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