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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.

so many things to do

Library 4
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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…

9 May
10:30am - 12:30pm
Steeleye Span
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Steeleye Span

Shrewsbury Abbey is just the perfect setting for Steeleye Span to visit on their current tour – a unique and iconic group performing in a unique and…

9 May
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Watson and thornton
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Professional Curtain Sampler

Perfect the art of finishing your curtains, fully lined, hand-finished hems, overlocked seams and crisp headings. Learn how to correctly measure your…

23 May
10:00am - 12:00pm
Linocut
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Introduction to Linocut: Lines of the Landscape

A relaxed intro to lino printing inspired by the Shropshire landscape. Learn carving, inking and printing.Come and get creative with us as we dive…

23 May
10:00am - 1:00pm
EOS Frida Kahlo
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Exhibition On Screen: Frida Kahlo

EXHIBITION ON SCREENThis award-winning film – first released during COVID to a restricted audience - is back by popular demand with an exciting new…

19 May - 23 May 2026
11:00am - 1:00pm
Learn patchwork
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Patchwork by Numbers Class

Let's Sew with Abakhan!Welcome to the world of Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP)!Unlike English Paper Piecing, which is done by hand, FPP is all done by…

23 May
10:30am - 4:00pm
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Shropshire County Show

The Shropshire County Agricultural Show was created in the late nineteenth century when it was launched as part of the co-operative venture - The…

23 May
9:00am - 5:00pm
Flaxmill 2
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Spotlight Indie Live 2026

Spotlight Indie Live is a free to attend one-day celebration of indie fantasy, science fiction, horror and speculative fiction, art and storytelling,…

23 May
9:30am - 5:45pm
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THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO

Adapted by Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler (The Kite Runner), from the International No.1 Bestseller Christy Lefteri, The Beekeeper of Aleppo is…

19 May - 23 May 2026
7:30pm - 9:30pm
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A Tribute to Sting & The Police - starring The Rozzers

Fronted by Sting look and sound-a-like Owen James, The Rozzers have been entertaining audiences as the No. 1 tribute to Sting and The Police for over…

23 May
7:30pm - 9:30pm

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