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800AD

If you’re looking for events in Shrewsbury, then look no further, there’s an event calendar packed with something for everyone.

With an independent cinema in an old market hall, the 29-acre Quarry Park and an impressive theatre sitting upon the river, Shrewsbury is at the heart of cultural activities in Shropshire.

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Autumn and Winter events in Shrewsbury

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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Free entry to Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery

28th Jul to 31st Oct 2020
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
The Square
SY1 1HL Shrewsbury
Welcome to Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery. To celebrate re-opening to the public the museum is FREE ENTRY for a limited period. To keep everyone...
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Shropshire Produce Market: Autumn Fair

24th Oct 2020
9:00am - 3:30pm
The Shropshire Produce Market brings the fields of Shropshire to Shrewsbury Square. There is a plethora of delicious food and drink to tempt people to...
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Free entry to Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery

28th Jul to 31st Oct 2020
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
The Square
SY1 1HL Shrewsbury
Welcome to Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery. To celebrate re-opening to the public the museum is FREE ENTRY for a limited period. To keep everyone...
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The Tiger Who Came to Tea

6th Sep to 31st Oct 2020
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
The Square
SY1 1HL Shrewsbury
Celebrating 50 years of the iconic children’s book by Judith Kerr, the exhibition feature 10 facsimile artworks and a tiger trail for our youngest visitors...
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The Tiger Who Came To Tea: Bubble Party

7th Sep to 31st Oct 2020
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
The Square
SY1 1HL Shrewsbury
Have tea with the Tiger and enjoy a special party in your social bubble. You will have exclusive use of the museum balcony and access...
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Ghost Tours by Boat

5th to 26th Oct 2020
8:00pm
The Sabrina Boat
Victoria Quay Victoria Ave
SY3 8LH Shrewsbury
Every Monday Night in October, 7PM Shrewsbury's Ghost Cruise sets sail down the River Severn Shrewsbury is an ancient town and one which has endured...
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Where's Wally? Spooky Museum Search

17th Oct to 1st Nov 2020
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
The Square
SY1 1HL Shrewsbury
Can you find Wally in our collections? We’re part of the national Where’s Wally? Spooky Museum Search from Kids in Museums & @WalkerBooksUK. Join us...
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Shrewsbury Cartoon Festival

18th to 30th Oct 2020
Bear Steps Art Gallery
2 St Alkmonds Place
SY1 1UJ
The Shrewsbury Cartoon Festival exhibition WILL go ahead this year at the Bearsteps Gallery from 18th to 30th October. Each year the Festival adopts a...
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Shrewsbury Charity Christmas Card Shop

23rd Oct to 5th Dec 2020
10:15am - 4:00pm
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Place
SY1 1DX Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Charity Christmas Card Shop opens in St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury on 25th October for six weeks, from 10.15am until 4pm, Monday to Saturday. The...
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Pick up a FREE Pumpkin

24th to 31st Oct 2020
Charles Darwin Shopping Centre
Pride Hill
SY1 1PL Shrewsbury
Grab a free pumpkin for Halloween! Just because we all have to be careful doesn’t mean the spooky fun should stop. We’re giving away free...
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Pumpkin Picking

24th to 31st Oct 2020
9:30am - 5:30pm
Battlefield 1403
Pick the perfect pumpkin at Battlefield 1403 this half term. Our annual Pick a Pumpkin event returns! We have lots of safe space for you...
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Kids go FREE on the Sabrina

26th to 30th Oct 2020
11:00am - 4:00pm
The Sabrina Boat
Victoria Quay Victoria Ave
SY3 8LH Shrewsbury
Kids go free on The Sabrina Boat during half term from Monday 26/10/20 to Friday 30/10/20* 1 free child per paying adult or concession Please...
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Cats & Craft

29th to 30th Oct 2020
9:45am
9:50am
9:55am
Paws Cafe
Decorate your very own Halloween cat mask to take home! Children will be given the opportunity to create their own cat mask, using papier mache...
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Spooktacular Halloween Parties

29th to 31st Oct 2020
4:00pm - 5:30pm
The River View Cafe
The Parade Shops
SY1 1DL
Book your table for a fun-filled hour and a half, packed with Halloween games, pumpkin trail, cake decorating yummy party food and fancy dress competition...
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Andy O'Brien

30th Oct 2020
6:00pm
The Buttermarket
HE’S BACK! Following an awesome first gig back at The Buttermarket, Andy O’Brien is so keen to come back, we thought “Why not?”! So come...
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Gin Therapy: The Dark History of Gin

30th Oct 2020
7:30pm - 10:00pm
Gindifferent
Does Gin effect you in mysterious ways? Do you struggle to resist its tantalising delights? Does it call to you and your friends on a...
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Bedlam & Broomsticks: the murderous past of our County Town

31st Oct 2020
7:00pm - 8:00pm
This is a virtual event from Tanners Wines
Join Tanners Events Manager, Alix Chidley-Uttley, as she chats ghosts and Shrewsbury true crime stories with local history enthusiast, Richard Tisdale. Over a glass of...
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Severn Jesters

1st Nov 2020
8:00pm
Theatre Severn
Frankwell Quay
SY3 8FT Shrewsbury
DISCOVER the new stars of stand-up and the best from the fringe at our popular comedy club. Previous Jesters line-ups have featured GREG DAVIES, RUSSELL...
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