Fall in love with Shrewsbury this February! Dig out your favourite fleece and discover everything Shrewsbury has to offer you this month, from the return of Shrewsbury's monthly markets and the annual DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival to Pancake Day indulgence.
Treat your loved one this Valentine's Day
Roses are red, violets are blue, if you're after romance then Shrewsburys for you! From out-of-the-ordinary date ideas and exciting events to Valentine's offers and the perfect gift shopping guide, you can find it all in Shrewsbury.
Indulge this Pancake Day
Pancake Day is just around the corner, and is the perfect excuse to indulge! Whether you're a sweet or savoury person, you're sure to find your perfect pancake at one of these Shrewsbury eateries.
Keep your little monkeys entertained this half term
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 entry to Shrewsbury Flaxmill, we've rounded up a few ideas to help keep those little monsters at bay.
Say hello to new faces
Over the festive period, we welcomes a number of new businesses to Shrewsbury's town centre!
Steadys, The Market Hall, an Aladin's Cave of quality, hand-picked vintage clothing.
The Enchanted Labyrinth, St Alkmunds, home to all things spiritual, make sure to check out the spell jar station!
Nooch, Barracks Passage, 100% plant-based cafe from the CSons' former head chef.
Patisserie Clementine, Butcher Row, a dog-friendly cafe boasting delicious homemade cakes, with books and wine for sale.
LevelUp Escapes Shrewsbury, The Darwin Centre, a family-run Ark Rader-themed escape room.
Archive Shrewsbury, The Parade, a treasure trove of original photographs, featuring rare behind-the-scenes images of iconic stars through the ages.
The Wellness Atelier, Dogpole, takes a holistic approach to aesthetics, blending science and natural beauty to achieve your desired results.
We also saw some businesses expand to larger premises within the town centre:
DVD Megastore and Buttercup Bookshop, The Darwin Centre, an Aladdin's cave of DVDs, books, games and more.
Get Your Wigle On, Princess Street, a multi-award-winning theatre company offering training and performance experience.
Key events this month
If you're looking for events in Shrewsbury then look no further! We have an event calendar packed with something for everyone. Click here to explore our full event listings.
February welcomes the return of Shrewsbury's monthly markets! The Square will be a hive of activity with Shrewsbury Farmers Market, Friday 3rd Feb, and the Made in Shropshire Fair in The Square, Saturday 11th Feb.
Discover Shrewsbury's history
Founded in the 8th century by the Saxon rulers of Mercia, Shrewsbury is a town steeped in history and stories,waiting to be discovered.
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