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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.

so many things to do

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Nests and Eggs

Explore the fascinating world of birds’ eggs and nests. Our collection of replica eggs lets you compare sizes, colours and shapes – see the biggest…

28 March 2024

Wildflower seed bomb
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Make a wildflower seed bomb

Get green fingered and make a wildflower seedbomb to take home and watch it grow! Please wear old clothes as you might get muddyAll children are to…

28 March 2024

Migration
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Migration (U)

When a family of ducks leave the safety of home to fly south for the winter, their well-laid plans quickly go awry. The experience inspires them to…

28 March 2024

Shropshire Archives
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Off the Shelf – Lily Chitty Archives

Shropshire Archives' free Off the Shelf talk for March features documents from the Lily Chitty Collection. Museums Collections Officer Dr Katie…

28 March 2024

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Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice and the White Rabbit as they set off on a colourful, topsy-turvy adventure and meet a host of outlandish characters including Tweedle…

28 March 2024

Vindication Swim
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Vindication Swim (PG)

The inspirational true story of Mercedes Gleitze, who in 1927 became the first British woman to swim the English Channel, and her upstream struggle…

28 March 2024

Buttermarket
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Comedy Hotspot in Shrewsbury

The award-winning Comedy Hotspot proudly presents Comedy at The Buttermarket starring: Ryan McDonnellLouie GreenKevin DanielsRaymond & Mr Timkins…

28 March 2024

Magic Of Motown
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Magic of Motown

Seen by over a million people, now in its 19th year touring the UK. It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British…

28 March 2024

Library 4
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Shrewsbury Library Lego Club

Children of all ages welcome. Come along and enjoy building and playing!

30 March 2024

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Easter Mini Golf

Golf fans of all ages will be able to take part in a fun – free – nine-hole mini-golf event at The Darwin shopping centre in Shrewsbury this…

29 March 2024

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