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 Prison

Castle Street
See & Do Attraction

The current prison buildings are Victorian, built in 1868 but there has been a prison on that site since 1793.

St Mary's Church

Dogpole and St Mary's
See & Do Churches

The spire of St Mary's is one of the tallest in England and for over 500 years it has dominated the skyline of Shrewsbury's old town.

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