See & Do

Shrewsbury is full of finds to be discovered during your visit – a blockbuster in a Tudor cinema, a sell-out Folk Festival and the world’s oldest Flower Show. 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.

Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery

The Square, Princess Street and Market Street
See & Do Attraction

Re-opened at the old Music Hall in April 2014, Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery tells the stories that make Shropshire unique through its’ amazing galleries: Roman Gallery, S

Shrewsbury Library

Castle Street
See & Do

Shrewsbury Library is a busy lending library situated in a Grade I listed building in Castle Gates.

Shrewsbury Castle and Shropshire Regimental Museum

Castle Street
See & Do Attraction

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

The Wightman

The Square, Princess Street and Market Street
See & Do Event space

The Wightman is a multi-purpose venue that hosts a rich variety of events, including arts, exhibitions, concerts and productions.

Theatre Severn

The Quarry, Victoria Quay and Frankwell
See & Do Attraction

If entering on the street side, look out for the old chapel building which is embedded between the Stage Door and public entrance.

Old Market Hall

The Square, Princess Street and Market 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 Hive

The Square, Princess Street and Market Street
See & Do Event space

The Hive is an arts and entertainment venue, as well as a charity working with vulnerable and disadvantaged young people, offering a varied programme of events, from cinema to l

Sabrina Boat

The Quarry, Victoria Quay and Frankwell
See & Do

Sabrina boat is a passenger boat on the River Severn in Shrewsbury and sets sail from Victoria Quay, next to the Welsh Bridge.

St Alkmund's Church

Butcher Row and Fish Street
See & Do Churches

At the heart of the historic and beautiful town of Shrewsbury, founded about the year 900, stands the church of St Alkmund which celebrated its 1100th anniversary in 2012.