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Shrewsbury is full of finds to be discovered during your visit. By foot or by boat, the River Severn is a must, as is the café culture, the castle and the churches that dominate Shrewsbury's famous skyline.

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Shrewsbury Cathedral

The Cathedral was designed by Edward Pugin, son of Augustus Pugin, and was completed in 1856. The building was paid for by Bertram, Earl of…

Open Today 9:30AM - 1:00PM

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West Mid Showground

The West Mid Showground occupies a riverside setting in the county town of Shropshire, just a few minutes walk from its historic town centre.As well…

Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM

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St Alkmund's Church

At the heart of the historic and beautiful town of Shrewsbury, founded about the year 902, stands the church of St Alkmund which celebrated its…

Open Today 9:30AM - 4:00PM

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Theatre Severn

Theatre Severn is Shropshire's premier arts venue. Home to a 650-seat auditorium, 250-seat studio theatre, dance studio and restaurant. Opened in…

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Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

Situated just outside Shrewsbury town centre, the internationally important Flaxmill Maltings site reflects a time when Shropshire led the way in…

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Shrewsbury Abbey

There has been a place of worship on the Shrewsbury Abbey site since Anglo-Saxon times. The Abbey was founded as a Benedictine Monastery by Roger de…

Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM

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Shrewsbury Castle

Shrewsbury Castle stands at the top of a hill and was built as a defensive fortification for Shrewsbury, which the River Severn otherwise…

Open Today 10:30AM - 4:00PM

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Bear Steps Gallery and Medieval Hall

Shrewsbury Civic Society’s home is at Bear Step’s Hall, St Alkmund’s Place in Shrewsbury. The society campaigns for the preservation, protection,…

Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM

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The Quarry Park

The Quarry is Shrewsbury's beautiful, 29-acre parkland, encircled by the majestic loop of the river Severn. The Quarry has been Shrewsbury's most…

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Shrewsbury Unitarian Church

Shrewsbury's Unitarian Church is a beautiful Grade II listed building overlooking the town's High Street. The Church is open Tuesday - Thursday,…

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