See & Do

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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 Cathedral

Town Walls, Claremont Bank and Claremont Hill
See & Do Churches

The Cathedral was designed by Edward Pugin, son of Augustus Pugin, and was completed in 1856.

Paws Cafe

Mardol, Roushill, and Claremont
See & Do Attraction

Step into Shropshire's first cat cafe!

Enjoy your coffee and cakes surrounded by the cafe's 11 resident cats.

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.

The Buttermarket

Castle Street
See & Do Event space

The Buttermarket, an iconic grade 2 listed building, is Shropshire’s biggest entertainment venue, comprising of three unique floors – The Cellars, Main Arena and VIP Mezzanine l

The Cut Visitor Centre, Shropshire Wildlife Trust

Abbey Foregate
See & Do Attraction

The Shropshire Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre and Shop, or The Cut, is a beautiful arrangement of buildings and garden situated near Shrewsbury Abbey.

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

The Soden Collection - Art Gallery

Wyle Cop
See & Do Museum & Art Gallery

The Soden Collection is a eclectic mix of contemporary, modern british art and contemporary sculpture.

Callaghan Fine Paintings

Dogpole and St Mary's
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.

Darwin's Den

Darwin and Pride Hill 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 tabl