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If you’re visiting Shrewsbury with kids, we've plenty of exciting and child-friendly venues and activities to choose from.
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Posted 25 March 2024
Easter in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury has plenty to offer this Easter, with workshops and activities taking place across the town centre. And don't forget to pick up your…
Posted 25 March 2024
Easter Holidays in Shrewsbury
It can be tough to keep the kids entertained during the holidays - but Shrewsbury has you covered! From craft sessions to film screenings and free…
Posted 22 March 2024
Queen Camilla is Coming to Shrewsbury - Here’s Where to See Her
Join us in welcoming Her Majesth to town!
Posted 1 March 2024
Enjoy spring in Shrewsbury this March
This month has lots to offer as we hurtle into spring -- from celebrating women and mothers to hunting down sweet treats for Easter, do it all in…
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Posted 1 March 2024
Celebrate Mother's Day in Shrewsbury
Whoever you're celebrating this Mothering Sunday, you’re sure to find an indulgent treat guaranteed to impress from these Shrewsbury businesses.
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Posted 22 February 2024
Celebrating the first five years of Shropshire’s first cat café
Paws Café recently celebrated five years since it was enthusiastically welcomed to Shrewsbury
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Posted 2 February 2024
Discover Shrewsbury this February
Make the shortest month count with everything Shrewsbury has to offer – from romantic meals to half-term play.
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Posted 31 January 2024
The 21st DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival
Through February, Shrewsbury celebrates its connection to the father of evolution with a month-long festival.
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Posted 29 January 2024
Shrewsbury Market Hall is Britain’s Favourite Market – again!
This is the second win in a row for the Market Hall and the third win since 2018.
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Family Friendly events
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
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
Shrewsbury Library Lego Club
Children of all ages welcome. Come along and enjoy building and playing!
30 March 2024
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
Motionhouse: NOBODY
NOBODY has been wowing audiences in the UK and Europe since September 2021. With its raw physical strength, gravity-defying choreography and…
02 April 2024
Wildlife Detectives
Do you think you never see any wildlife? Learn how to recognise the traces creatures leave behind, and get a whole new insight into what lives around…
04 April 2024
Family Friendly businesses
Amplifon
Founded in 1950, Amplifon is now the foremost hearing aid specialist in the world. Amplifon offers hearing care tailored to each individual's hearing…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
The Shrewsbury Hotel
The Shrewsbury Hotel is located opposite the Welsh Bridge and River Severn. It is a J D Wetherspoon hotel, offering superb quality, choice and value,…
Open Today 8:00AM - 12:00AM
4 Wyle Mews
Situated in 'The Loop' of the historic Medieval town of Shrewsbury, this cosy Grade II Listed mews cottage is a perfect base for exploring the town…
The Boathouse
The Boathouse is one of Shrewsbury's most loved historic pubs, winning 'Shropshire's Pub Of The Year' 6 times, and placing in the top 25 of…
Open Today 11:30AM - 11:00PM
Appleyards
Appleyards is a long-established delicatessen on Wyle Cop, which draws customers in with its spectacular window display of delicious deli food. This…
Open Today 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Shrewsbury Market Hall
Voted Britain's Favourite Market in 2018, 2023 & 2024! Beneath Shrewsbury's iconic clocktower is the town's award-winning indoor…
Open Today 8:00AM - 4:00PM
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