October signals the beginning of autumn, and there's no better time to explore Shrewsbury. Dig out your favourite fleece and discover everything our beautiful market town has to offer you this month, from seasonal markets to beer festivals and exploring our history and heritage!
Explore the Shrewsbury Stories
Scooped in the loop of the River Severn, Shrewsbury is a town oozing with history. Whether from the comfort of your home, whilst commuting, or out and about in Shrewsbury be transported to the heart of Shrewsbury's history with the new Shrewsbury Stories.
Join local experts and explore the history, heritage and intrigue of some of Shrewsbury's most iconic locations, including Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury Abbey, Grope Land and Old St Chad's.
Shrewsbury ghost tours return
The nights are drawing in and mist hangs in the air, that can only mean one thing... Shrewsbury's ghost tours are back!
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery's ever-popular ghost tours return every Thursday from October 6th. Be guided around some of Shrewsbury's ghoulish spots and be regaled with terrifying tales.
Take to the water with The Sabrina's evening ghost cruises, returning October 3rd. During the 45-minute journey, you'll discover the darker side of Shrewsbury and its history of bloody wards, treachery and cold-blooded murder.
The Worlds second most haunted jail, Shrewsbury Prison is bursting with ghoulish happenings this October, from overnight stays to guided ghost tours and hunts.
Take a step back in time with one of Shrewsbury's oldest retailers as Tanners Wines takes you down into their cellars. Explore their many rooms and cellars, and journey through the past with tales of ghosts, sightings and the dark history of the ancient market town.
Get in the spooky spirit
Halloween is a time for both children and children at heart. From ghost tours to family-friendly film screenings and nights out, there's plenty of ghoulish goings-on in Shrewsbury to keep monsters of all ages entertained. Find Shrewsbury's most extensive Halloween what's on here.
Say hello to old favourites
This month we're saying hello to The Hole in the Wall. Now under new management, this historic Shrewsbury centre pub has had a full refurbishment and is ready and waiting to welcome you back through its doors.
Also reopening is national favourite Moss Bros. Having relocated from Shrewsbury's Mardol Head to a bigger and better unit on The Square, they'll be throwing open their doors on September 29th.
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.
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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