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Myths, Legends and Magic Trail
Discover magical stories and legendary characters as you explore the museum this October half term. Follow the clues, find fascinating objects and…
Halloween At The Museum
Visitors aged 2 to 8 can enjoy the Halloween At The Museum drop-in activities, mixing magical potions, writing spooky spells, creating Halloween…
Spiders, Spooks and Ratssss
Join us at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings to make you very own haunted decorations for Halloween. Get yourself ready for the scary season by making a…
October half-term 2026 - Rat Trail
As part of the October half term event Spiders, Spooks and Ratssss, you can enjoy a special Dorothy Clayden Rat Trail in the Mill exhibition.Find out…
A Christmas Carol
Dickens Theatre Company present A Christmas Carol as part of their Revision on Tour programme, staging exciting adaptations of classic English GCSE…
Lego Club
Drop in every Saturday for our free Lego Club. All ages welcome - you're never too young or old to let your imaginations run wild with everyone's…
Rhyme Time
Join Shrewsbury Library every Monday for rhymes and songs for children up to five years old. The session encourages families to share books and…
Storytime
EVERY WEDNESDAYFree story session for toddlers and pre-school children, including a simple craft activity.
Aladdin - The Christmas Pantomime
Don’t miss this year’s spectacular, fun-filled pantomime, ALADDIN! Starring Shrewsbury’s legendary pantomime dame BRAD FITT, and back by popular…
Brick Building Fun at The Darwin
Looking for a fun and creative way to entertain the kids while you shop? Join us in Darwin’s Den for free brick-building fun! Let your little ones…
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