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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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Shropshire Archives

Shropshire Archives is the archives and local studies service for the historic county of Shropshire, which includes the Borough of Telford and…

Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM

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St Chad's Church

St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury occupies a prominent position in the county town of Shropshire. The current church building was built in 1792, and with…

Open Today 8:00AM - 4:00PM

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Darwin's Den

Darwin's Den is a free-to-use soft play area for children aged eight and under, located on the Middle Level of The Darwin Centre next to M&S. We…

Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM

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The Sabrina Boat

Join the Sabrina Boat and take in the beauty of Shrewsbury as you take a daytime cruise past the stunning Quarry Park and the town’s historic…

Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM

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Shrewsbury Prison

The current prison buildings are Victorian, built in 1868 but there has been a prison on that site since 1793. The prison was decommissioned by the…

Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM

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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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Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

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

Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM

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St Mary's Church

The spire of St Mary's is one of the tallest in England and for over 500 years it has dominated the skyline of Shrewsbury's old town. The church is…

Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM

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The Square

The beautiful 16th Century Square with the Old Market Hall at its centre is formed on three sides by gorgeous high-end boutiques and restaurants as…

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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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