Events
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.
Featured Events
Coracle World Championships
The River Severn in Shrewsbury will be filled with thrills and spills as the Coracle World Championships returns this September!The event will see…
Shrewsbury Storybook Trail
Celebrate the joy of reading and explore Shrewsbury with our unique Storybook Trail - featuring beautiful illustrations by artist Sarah Millin.…
Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2026
Shrewsbury Folk Festival is where world-class music meets laid-back riverside vibes. Every August Bank Holiday, it brings together a brilliant mix of…
so many things to do
Shrewsbury Summer of Wellbeing
A community led celebration of calm, connection & creativity.Slow down, reconnect and celebrate our beautiful town.Browse Summer of Wellbeing…
Summer Stories from the Shire - The River
Join artist Sarah Evans and story-teller Jake Evans for one of their four sessions this summer. Art activities are interspersed with storytelling…
Family Yoga with Tessa Durham Yoga
For parents, carers, babies and children of all ages. Free, but book to save your space.
Creative Pop Up Day
A free drop in event where we will have creative stations for you to get involved in! From painting, to clay pressing, to bracelet making! We had so…
Summer reading challenge - musical instrument decorating
Come along and decorate your own musical instrument, from music blocks to wooden guitars, we've got plenty to choose from. These sessions are free…
Summer of Bunting
Continuing the summer theme of storytelling and creativity, Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings is inviting you to make your own bunting to decorate the Dye…
Yoga at the Museum with Earthed Wisdom (Alana)
A special Summer of Wellbeing yoga session in the beautiful surroundings of the museum.
Natural bath bomb workshop
Join us for a super fun and hands-on experience where you'll learn to make your very own natural bath bombs from scratch! Perfect for a relaxing…
Get Creative
Join our fun art workshops where children aged 5+ can explore drawing, painting, sculpture, and printing. Sessions are playful and creative, held…
Mixed Media Memory Collage
Join a relaxed, friendly and inspiring mixed media collage workshop where you will be encouraged to create something truly meaningful.Mixed Media…
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