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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 on The Dana, closed in 2013 and now open for day tours, ghost tours and overnight experiences. One of the best-preserved Victorian prisons in England — the landings, cells and condemned block are all intact.
Explore →The Quarry Park
Shrewsbury's 29-acre riverside park inside the Severn loop, free to visit year round. The formal gardens, known as The Dingle, were designed by Percy Thrower in the 1950s. One of the best free green spaces in any English market town, with riverside paths connecting to the Welsh Bridge and the Abbey.
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 over a thousand years of Shrewsbury history, led by Green Badge and Blue Badge accredited guides. Departing daily from the Clive of India statue on The Square, the route covers the medieval lanes, half-timbered buildings and the river. The most efficient way to understand the town.
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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