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History & Heritage events

Immerse yourself in the Shrewsbury of a different time, from exhibitions to re-enactments. Take a trip through history and learn about the moments that shaped the town.

so many things to do

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Free Easter Family Activities

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings will be offering a host of lovely family activities this Easter. Working with LovelyLand, we will be exploring the…

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Castle Dragons & Eggs Trail

Come to Shrewsbury Castle Grounds this Easter Holidays and see if you can find all the Dragon's eggs before they hatch! Can you track-down all of the…

Escape the Ordinary
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Eggscape Rooms

1 HOUR, 1 ESCAPE ATTEMPT, THE CLOCK IS TICKING . . . 2 EGG’CELL’ent prison themes to choose fromBonus Easter eggs to findGreat for families and…

Gold bunny trail
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Gold Bunny Trail

Visit Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings this Easter Holidays and search for the colourful bunnies hiding around the site!Trails can be purchased from the…

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See Me

Made over a period of eight months in 2023, with older LGBT+ residents of Shropshire, the portraits are collaborative, made with individuals who…

Canal boat heritage
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Special Exhibition – Shrewsbury’s Canal Heritage

Shrewsbury and Newport Canal Trust is holding an exhibition at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, to celebrate the county’s and, particularly,…

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Off the Shelf Talk – Oakhurst Hall Plans

April's Off the Shelf will be led by historian John Pryce Jones. John will discuss Thomas Nicholson's original plans for Oakhurst Hall, near Oswestry…

25 April 2024

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Quiet Hour at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery

We are pleased to offer The Quiet Hour from 11.00-12.00 on the last Sunday of the month.Visitors can expect: a quieter time when we typically…

31 March 2024

Guided walking tours
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Walking Tours of Shrewsbury

Come and join one of our daily guided walks of Shrewsbury. Led by our team of knowledgeable guides, explore the history and buildings of Shrewsbury…

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Mini Mammoths

Mini Mammoths run every Friday during term timeThis is a very popular, whole-museum experience for children aged 1-5 to discover, play, connect and…

05 April 2024

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