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Things to Do in Shrewsbury
A castle, a river cruise, a Victorian prison and the remains of Roman Britain's fourth-largest city. Shrewsbury has more to discover than most people expect.
Shrewsbury Castle
A striking red sandstone castle dominating the skyline of Shrewsbury, with origins dating to the 11th century. Now home to the Shropshire Regimental Museum, with panoramic views across the town loop and centuries of military and local history brought vividly to life.
Explore →Sabrina Boat
A 40-minute circular cruise along the River Severn, offering a completely different perspective on Shrewsbury. The Sabrina glides through the town loop, passing under historic bridges and beneath the backs of centuries-old buildings. A genuinely delightful way to see the town.
Explore →Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
Award-winning museum and art gallery housed in the beautifully restored Music Hall on The Square. Free entry, with permanent collections spanning natural history, fine art and Shrewsbury's story from Roman Viroconium to the present day. One of the best free attractions in the region and great for all ages.
Explore →Shrewsbury Prison
A former working Victorian prison now open for some of the most atmospheric tours in Shropshire. Walk the landings, visit the condemned cell and hear the stories of those who passed through the Dana. Ghost tours run on selected evenings for those who want an extra dimension to the experience.
Explore →The Quarry Park
Shrewsbury's iconic 29-acre riverside park, sweeping along the Severn within the town loop. Free to visit year round, with formal gardens designed by Percy Thrower, mature trees and a lively events programme. Best known as the home of the world-famous Flower Show each August.
Explore →Wroxeter Roman City
The remains of Viroconium Cornoviorum — the fourth-largest city in Roman Britain — just five miles from Shrewsbury. An English Heritage site with the remarkable ruins of the municipal baths, a reconstructed Roman townhouse and two thousand years of history laid open to the sky. One of the most significant Roman sites in England and genuinely underrated.
Explore →Walking Tours of Shrewsbury
A 90-minute guided walk through 1,500 years of Shrewsbury history, led by knowledgeable Blue Badge guides. Starting at the Clive of India statue on The Square, the tour winds through medieval lanes, past half-timbered buildings and down to the river. The best single way to understand what makes this town extraordinary.
Explore →Shrewsbury Market Hall
Voted Britain's Favourite Market multiple times and a genuine heart of Shrewsbury's trading tradition. Dozens of independent traders selling fresh produce, crafts, street food and local goods under one roof. A living, working marketplace that has served the town for centuries and continues to thrive.
Explore →Shrewsbury Abbey
A Benedictine abbey founded in 1083 by Roger de Montgomery, still standing and still in use as a parish church nearly a thousand years later. Famous as the setting for Ellis Peters's Brother Cadfael novels, with a genuine atmosphere of medieval calm just across the English Bridge from the town centre. Free to visit, with a small museum and beautifully kept grounds.
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