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A blockbuster in a Tudor cinema, a sell-out Folk Festival and the world’s oldest Flower Show.

Shrewsbury is full of finds to be discovered during your visit. By foot or by boat, the River Severn is a must, as is the café culture, the castle and the churches that dominate Shrewsbury's famous skyline. Learn more about one-off attractions, activities and things to do in Shrewsbury and Shropshire.

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Autumn Winter Events

Autumn Winter Events

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The weather may be cooling but Shrewsbury's calendar is still bursting with activity. Experience original events from Shrewsbury Chocolate Festival to Shrewsbury Festival of Literature, and not forgetting our seasonal Christmas celebrations.

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Belle Vue Arts Festival 2020

2nd May to 13th Jun 2020
Various locations around Belle Vue
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, Belle Vue Arts Festival 2020 has gone digital! One of Shrewsbury’s longest-running festivals, Belle Vue Arts Festival will...
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Virtually Shrewsbury Folk Festival

29th to 30th Aug 2020
West Mid Showground
Gravel Hill Lane
SY1 2PF Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury's annual Folk Festival is one of the top events of its kind in the country - but this summer the Folk Festival goes digital!...
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Cycling in Shrewsbury

For many, cycling in Shrewsbury is not just a passion, it's an obsession.

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Getting afloat in Shrewsbury

Seeing Shrewsbury from a different perspective has never been easier, with countless tours and activities available to help get you out on the water.

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Your guide to 24 hours in Shrewsbury

Are you visiting Shrewsbury for only one day? With a wealth of history, culture, retail and cuisine it's easy to become overwhelmed with everything our town has on offer. We have selected some of the experiences and places that make Shrewsbury a true one-off.

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Callaghan Fine Paintings

Castle Quarter
See & Do Museum & Art Gallery
Callaghan Fine Paintings and Contemporary Bronze is a family-owned art gallery and fine art dealers located on St Marys Street. The gallery specialises in European 19th and 20th...
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Darwin's Den

Pride Hill & the Shopping Centres
See & Do Attraction
Darwin’s Den is a FREE to use soft play area for children aged eight and under, located on the Middle Level of The Darwin Centre next to M&S. We have tables and chairs...
Flaxmill Maltings Visitor Centre
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Flaxmill Maltings Visitor Centre

See & Do Attraction
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings is the first iron framed building in the world and is proudly known as the "grandfather of all skyscrapers", despite being only 5 storeys tall...
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Old Market Hall

The Square, High Street & Milk Street
See & Do Cinema
Built in 1596, Shrewsbury's iconic Old Market Hall was lovingly restored and re-opened as a contemporary cinema and cafe bar in 2004. The intimate 81-seat cinema screens a diverse...
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Paws Cafe

Mardol, Roushill & Smithfield Road
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Step into Shropshire's first cat cafe! Enjoy your coffee and cakes surrounded by the cafe's 11 resident cats. Visits are charged by the half-hour. We also run regular events...
Quarry Swimming & Fitness Centre
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Quarry Swimming & Fitness Centre

West End
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Welcome to The Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre where you can enjoy a swim in one of the 4 swimming pools, try a water workout or visit the gym with a range of CV and resistance...
Sabrina Boat on the river Severn
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Sabrina Boat

West End
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Sabrina boat is a passenger boat on the River Severn in Shrewsbury and sets sail from Victoria Quay, next to the Welsh Bridge. Sabrina offers scheduled day trips, private hire and...
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Shrewsbury Abbey

See & Do Churches
There has been a place of worship on the Shrewsbury Abbey site since Anglo-Saxon times. The Abbey was founded as a Benedictine Monastery by Roger de Montgomery in 1083. After the...
Shrewsbury Castle and the Soldiers of Shropshire Museum View

Shrewsbury Castle and the Soldiers of Shropshire Museum

Castle Quarter
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Weapons, medals and uniforms from the 18th century to the present day sit within the ancient, red sandstone walls, which tower above the town. Hunt down some regimental history at...
Shrewsbury Cathedral
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Shrewsbury Cathedral

The Square, High Street & Milk Street
See & Do Churches
The Cathedral was designed by Edward Pugin, son of Augustus Pugin, and was completed in 1856. The building was paid for by Bertram, Earl of Shrewsbury, who died three months...