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Vineyards with roots that stretch all the way back to the Romans.
Whatever you’re into, this is the place to find that bit of what you fancy.
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WELCOME
Shrewsbury, the county town of
Shropshire, is not just a place full
of flowers, medieval passages,
quaint cafes and beautiful views.
Voted both the healthiest high
street and the second happiest
place to live in the UK, there’s so
much to explore.
The town retains a nostalgic feel
with listed buildings and historic
landmarks but also has a modern,
vibrant quality with high street
names, national restaurants and
international festivals.
This guide will give you a
small glimpse of everything
wonderful about the town, but
for more details, please call the
Visitor Information Centre on
01743 258888.
Visit Shrewsbury, it’s an original
one-off.
Arrive
By planes, trains and automobiles,
everything is easily reachable
Discover
A quiet town with a
world-famous history
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Do10-11
Something different every day
Eat/Drink
In award-winning restaurants
and quirky coffee shops
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Enjoy16-17
A relaxed atmosphere
and friendly locals
Events
18-19
Explore
21-23
Roam
25-27
Shop
28-29
International occasions
and unusual events
Britian’s longest river and
ancient places
World Heritage Sites and Areas
of Outstanding Natural Beauty
With independent retailers that
can’t be found in the next town
Stay30-34
In comfort
Town Map
So you don’t get lost
Find
Hidden clues to win a prize
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visit us at
the dana prison,
shrewsbury
Attingham
Park
Attingham offers a whole day
out all year round. With a
mansion and working walled
garden both full of life, as well
as a playfield, woodland walks
and tea-rooms; why not rediscover Attingham this year?
01743 708162
nationaltrust.org.uk/attingham-park
Our GLORIOUS
SHREWSBURY
CATHEDRAL
Designed by Edward Pugin for the Earl of Shrewsbury
with magnificent stained glass by Margaret Rope
Open to visitors or
for personal prayer
Easter to the end of October:
Mon-Sat 1-4.00 pm
At other times of the year:
Saturday only 10.30-2.30pm
Mass times
Sunday 8.30am,10.45am, 6.00pm
Mon-Fri 12.15pm, Saturday 9.30am
Town Walls, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 362 366 or email:
admin@shrewsburycathedral.co.uk
www.shrewsburycathedral.org
guided tours, dana in the dark,
tunnel tours, private hire,
events and more
www.jailhousetours.com
01743 343100 |
ARRIVE
There are many ways to get to the Shrewsbury. There is the Grade
II listed train station, bridges across Britain’s longest river and old
Roman roads. But don’t take our word for it, come and see for yourself.
BY CAR
Call 08717 818178 or visit The town centre car parks
Shrewsbury is accessible via www.nationalexpress.com for have extra wide bays but you
have to pay. Please be aware
more information.
the A5 and M54.
that your badge and clock
There is a Park & Ride service TAXIS
must be on display.
from three car parks with buses There is a taxi rank at the train
All Park & Ride buses are
running every 10 minutes from station or you can phone:
wheelchair accessible and
Monday to Saturday. You can
01743 344444 normal charges apply.
hop-on and hop-off the Park & Comet Cars
Ride buses around the town Vincents Taxis 01743 367777 There is also a Shopmobility
centre and anyone with a valid Access Cars 01743 545454 service from Raven Meadows
01743 441144
English bus pass can travel for Go Carz
car park which is available
half price.
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES from Monday to Saturday,
There is a Pay & Display If you’ve got a disabled badge 9.30am - 4.30pm. You can
system in the town centre from and clock you may park free of hire electric scooters and
Monday to Saturday, 8.30am - charge in designated spaces wheelchairs but reservations
recommended
on
6pm. There are also a number on Shoplatch, Castle Street, are
of Pay & Display car parks St. Mary’s Street, Claremont 01743 236900.
shown on the map at the back Street, Princess Street, High
Many taxis are wheelchair
of this guide.
Street and Roushill but check accessible.
If you’re in a camper van, you the signs to see how long you
can park at Park & Ride sites can park. Disabled drivers ANY QUESTIONS?
(by request) and at Abbey may also park free in other For more advice call the
on-street parking spaces, as Car Park Service Office
Foregate Car Park.
long as your badge and clock on 01743 356628 or email
BY TRAIN OR COACH
info@shrewsburytourism.co.uk.
are on display.
There are direct train services
to and from Birmingham,
Cardiff, Holyhead, London
and
Manchester.
Call
08457
484950
or
visit
www.nationalrail.co.uk
for
more information.
The Bus Station has a regular
local service and there are
two daily National Express
Coach services from London
and connections from other
towns
on
the
network.
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DISCOVER
There are more than 600 listed buildings in Shrewsbury, many of them
Tudor. All of them are steeped in history with fabulous architecture.
Traces of medieval life are common with a maze of narrow streets and
unusual names. Not much has changed since those days and Charles
Darwin, our famous son, would recognise his favourite haunts today.
If you are interested in British
history you will know that the
ancient Britons called us
Scrobbesbyrig,
(meaning
Scrobb’s fort) and the Welsh
word for Shrewsbury is
Amwythig (meaning fortified
place). Even now the locals
can’t decide on the exact
pronunciation but the basis
of the name, the 11th-century
castle, still nestles in the
horseshoe of the river that
nearly encircles the town.
MUSEUMS AND TOURS
One of the best places to start
your journey into Shrewsbury’s
history is the Shrewsbury
Museum and Art Gallery in The
Square. Re-opened in 2014, it
is based in the old Music Hall
and forms an extraordinary
complex of buildings that
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includes the rare, medieval Shrewsbury also has bus and
guided walking tours. Contact
stone Vaughan’s Mansion.
the Visitor Information Centre
A new must-see is the
for more details.
recently converted prison,
known locally as The Dana. THE CASTLE AND ABBEY
Built in 1793, it closed as a Roger de Montgomery was
working prison in March 2013 one of William the Conqueror’s
and recently began a second right-hand men. He became
life where you can sample the first Earl of Shrewsbury and
the prisoners’ experience. in his day he owned around
Jailhouse Tours will be running 90 percent of Shropshire. He
guided tours of the old prison built the original Shrewsbury
in 2016.
Castle and the historic
A unique way to see and learn Shrewsbury Abbey not long
about Shrewsbury is on-board after the Norman Conquest
Sabrina Boat as she gently of 1066. The stone castle you
see today was built about a
sails around the river loop of
hundred years later but you
the town centre.
can still see the mound where
For the more daring the de Montgomery’s original
Sabrina Boat and Jailhouse once stood. However, three
Tours operate regular evening days before his death, he
ghost events.
renounced his former life to
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enter the Abbey as a monk.
Shrewsbury Abbey was also
the setting to another famous
but fictional monk ,Ellis Peters’
eponymous detective, Brother
Cadfael. If you are a fan of the
books and the ITV series you
can follow a special Cadfael
trail around the Abbey.
POETRY
Another Shrewsbury son,
Great War poet Wilfred Owen,
author of Anthem for Doomed
Youth, was killed in action
during the crossing of the
Sambre-Oise Canal just one
week before the signing of the
Armistice Treaty. His mother
was notified of her son’s
death by telegram as the local
church bells were rung to
announce the end of the war.
The Wilfred Owen memorial is
in the grounds of Shrewsbury
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a local school that built in 1792. It is the proud
owner of the largest circular
bears his name.
knave in the country. If you
In A Shropshire Lad, the poet
enter the graveyard to the
A.E. Housman enthusiastically
back of the church you will
portrays the ‘steepled crest’
spot Ebeneezer Scrooge’s
of the Shrewsbury skyline.
tombstone - a leftover prop
Those steeples belong to
from A Christmas Carol,
the beautiful churches of
filmed in 1983 in Shrewsbury
St Mary’s, St Chad’s and
with many proud Salopians
St Alkmund’s.
playing roles.
LOCAL CHURCHES
Lastly, St Alkmund’s, next
Housman’s ‘steepled crests’ to the Bear Steps in its own
are all within walking distance secluded square, is a nice
of each other and welcome spot to sit and relax for a
visitors during the day.
moment. It is possible to see
St Mary’s lays claim to a 500 a copy of Reni’s Assumption
year old medieval spire and of the Virgin Mary in the East
is one of the tallest in England window.
but amongst other things you
will see is a plaque near the
west door enlightening us that
in 1739, a local steeplejack
called Robert Cadman tried to
slide down the spire headfirst.
It is worth a visit to the church
to find out how he did.
THE DRAPERS
The Drapers were wool
merchants and the most
powerful guild in medieval
Shrewsbury. As their wealth
grew they built many of the
timbered mansions you see,
including Rowley’s House and
the Old Market Hall - possibly
the only cinema in the country
with a Tudor beamed ceiling
and a lovely way to spend an
evening watching a film with a
glass of wine!
But St Mary’s prized treasure
is it’s glorious stained glass
windows – including the
world-famous
14th-century
Jesse window, which traces
Christ’s family tree all the way
back to Jesse of Bethlehem,
Outside of the Old Market Hall,
King David’s father.
you’ll notice some strange
The original St Chad’s was holes in its walls. No one’s
founded in the 9th century but completely sure what they
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Princess Street, Shrewsbury
(Back of the Square)
Located at the top of Wyle Cop, you will find
Marianne Exclusive Fashions. A family owned
and managed business with an independent
spirit, Marianne fashions have been trading
since 1985.
4-5 Wyle Cop,
Shrewsbury SY1 1UT
www.marianneexclusivefashions.co.uk
Independent, licenced cafe
serving a variety of homemade
food, from light lunches and
sandwiches to cakes and crepes.
Stockists of Shrewsbury
Biscuits made honouring
Mr Palin’s original
1760 recipe.
also available online
www.shrewsburybiscuitsandcakes.co.uk
8 Shoplatch, Shrewsbury SY1 1HF
01743 340222
Great coffee
Friendly atmosphere
Homemade cakes
Fresh light lunches
Loose-leaf teas
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Locally sourced
@ginger_and_co
VISIT SHREWSBURY MUSEUM
& ART GALLERY
IN THE SQUARE, SHREWSBURY SY1 1LH
Five galleries of Shropshire history
Special Exhibitions ■ Cafe ■ Gift Shop
Guided Tours of Historic Town Centre
VISIT SHREWSBURY CASTLE
AND SHROPSHIRE REGIMENTAL MUSEUM
CASTLE STREET, SHREWSBURY SY1 2AT
One of Britain’s best military museums,
free access to Castle grounds.
For full details contact the Visitor Information Centre.
The Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
Tel: 01743 258888
Email: visitorinfo@shropshire.gov.uk
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were used for but we think
the original market traders
used them as some kind of
medieval abacus.
THE SHUTS
The narrow alleyways that
criss-cross the medieval town
centre are known as ‘shuts’.
If you look at them from a
bird’s eye view they reveal
the medieval town plan. The
streets’ personalities can be
seen in their names which
reveal their past history:
Milk Street, Butcher Row and
no prizes for guessing what
used to go on in Grope Lane! THE BEGINNINGS OF ‘ON
THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES’
18TH CENTURY
Charles Darwin was born, bred
SKYSCRAPER
and educated in Shrewsbury.
On the outskirts of town on For mankind it was a good
the edge of the canal stands thing too for if he’d grown
another world first, the up anywhere else he might
Ditherington Flax Mill. Built never have been inspired to
in 1797, it’s thought to be become a naturalist and solve
the world’s oldest surviving
the riddle behind evolution.
metal-framed
building.
It
served as a barracks during Charles didn’t particularly
the Second World War and is enjoy his time at school,
currently undergoing major describing it as having “too
renovations. The new Visitor much Classics for his liking”.
Centre opened in November He preferred to fish for newts
2015 and there are open days in the River Severn, collecti
and tours if you want to take insects and inspect rocks
a peek inside. Please contact before carrying out his own
info@flaxmill-maltings.co.uk science experiments in the
garden shed.
for more information.
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knew it, is now the main town
library and the banks of the
Severn haven’t lost any of their
power to inspire with plenty of
local wildlife still abundant.
Walking along the river you
will see at the top of the
bank the current site for
the renowned Shrewsbury
School, founded in 1583, and
boasting alumni such as poet
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Sir Philip Sydney, journalist/
presenter and Monty Pyton
actor Michael Palin, politician
Michael Heseltine, DJ John
Peel, and TV presenter Nick
Owen. It also lays claim to
being the birthplace of the
forerunner to the satirical
magazine, Private Eye.
THE CHAPEL THAT ISN’T
A CHAPEL
In
Longden
Coleham,
you’ll see what looks like
a Victorian chapel. In fact,
it’s the Coleham Pumping
Station, once the heart of
Shrewsbury’s sewer system
and a proud testament to
Victorian engineering. It was
opened in 1901 and today
it’s a museum with open
days throughout the year.
The buildings, boiler and two
steam engines are all listed by
English Heritage.
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DO
A guided tour, ten pin bowling or a movie and a glass of wine in the
Old Market Hall. A world famous comedian or nationally renowned hit
play at Theatre Severn or see the town from above. Shrewsbury is the
town with something for everyone.
BATTLES, FALCONS
AND FINE FOOD
Near the site of the famous
Battle of Shrewsbury you will
find the Battlefield Falconry
Centre. Open every day,
you can book a special Bird
of Prey Experience, a Hawk
Walk or spend time learning
to handle the birds which is
a unique opportunity to have
close contact with some of the
most enigmatic creatures on
our planet under the guidance
of one of their experienced
bird handlers.
It shares the site with the
Battlefield 1403 Visitor Centre
which is host to a simply great
farm shop, one of the best
butcheries in the UK, a well
stocked deli counter, a shop
full of specialty local goodies,
a museum celebrating the
Battle of Shrewsbury and a
cafe full of homemade fresh
food. After visiting the shop
at Battlefield 1403, walk off a
delicious sausage roll with a
stroll around the 100-hectare
battlefield.
THEATRE AND CINEMA
The imposing Theatre Severn
was opened in March 2009
and is situated overlooking
the river on Frankwell Quay.
A stunning riverside location
next to the Welsh Bridge, one
of the main gateways into the
town. All ages are welcome
and many famous names
have strutted the stage in the
short time it has been open,
with comedian Jason Manford
describing it as “easily one
of the top five theatres in
the country” and we don’t
think he was joking! Visit
www.theatresevern.co.uk for a
list of what’s on.
Originally built in 1596 the Old
Market Hall was a reflection
of the town’s prosperity.
Converted as late as the 1870s
into offices and a courthouse,
it fell dormant in 1995 for
seven years. In January 2004,
it was re-opened as a film
and digital media centre with
a sold out preview of Maggie
Smith’s, My House in Umbria.
Visit www.oldmarkethall.co.uk
for upcoming films or pop in
for a coffee, wine or simply to
see the magnificant building.
You could also try our newest
performance venue, The
Wightman. Just off The Square
it is a multi-purpose venue
suitable for music gigs, art
exhibitions and theatre events
as well as the occassional
pop-up market or fair. Built
in 1863 as a Temperance
Hall it has a rich and varied
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past and an equally exciting
and vibrant future. Visit www.
thewightman.co.uk for the
latest news and events.
STRIKE!
The AMF Bowling Centre
for some fantastic all-round
entertainment. There are
twenty lanes, food and drink
served from the fully licensed
Harry’s Bar where you can
sit down to eat or have your
food served direct to your
lane. Then finish off in the
amusement zone with all the
latest fun games.
FLY AWAY
If you fancy letting someone
else do the hard work then
you must book a ride in a
hot-air
balloon.
Usually
launching from Battlefield to
the north of the town, the right
wind direction would take you
over the town where you can
see the medieval street plan,
the loop of the River Severn
and Shrewsbury Castle. Or it
may decide to guide you over
Shrewsbury Abbey before
heading into the countryside
populated with interesting
villages over the patchwork landscape, while the
Wrekin and beautiful South
Shropshire Hills can be seen
if the wind takes you south.
WANDER INTO WILDLIFE
Situated directly opposite
the Shrewsbury Abbey is
the Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Visitor Centre. In a rural
county like ours, the Trust
performs a vital service by
helping to preserve the local
wildlife and as part of its remit,
cares for 38 nature reserves.
During your visit you can find
out where best to explore
our local inhabitants in their
natural surroundings.
STUCK BETWEEN A ROCK
AND HARD PLACE
The Dingle, situated in the
middle of town, is formerly
a stone quarry but now a
floral masterpiece created
by world renowned gardener
Percy Thrower of Blue
Peter fame. The Dingle is
a beautiful sunken garden
landscaped
with
alpine
borders, colourful bedding
plants, shrubbery and water
features. There are seasonal
floral displays here all year
round which have helped to
secure Shrewsbury’s ‘Britain
in Bloom’ status and is a key
part of the country’s longest
running flower show that has
exhibited on the same site
since its inaugural year.
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DON’T MISS...
The Shropshire
Regimental Museum
at Shrewsbury Castle
St Nicholas Spa &
Beauty Retreat
Sabrina Boat
River Cruise
Hawk Walks at
Battlefield 1403
Lord Hill’s Column
Battlefield 1403
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townhouse hotel shrewsbury
S O U LT O N H A L L
Nr. Wem, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 5RS
Tel: 01939 232 786 www.soultonhall.co.uk
enquiries@soultonhall.co.uk
Romantic Country House Hotel comfort is
combined with a friendly and personal approach
at this family-run Elizabethan manor with excellent
candle-lit dining. Private 500 acre estate.
“Idyllic Retreat”
The Observer
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Gourmet burgers
Milkshakes
Twice-cooked chips
Handmade desserts
Fully licensed bar
Vegetarian & gluten-free options
The Lion + Pheasant Hotel is a
AA 3 star boutique town house hotel with
22 individually designed bedroom suites,
oak beamed restaurant, inglenook bar with
open log fire, and Crystal dining room in
the heart of the historic town.
50 Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, SY1 1XJ
Tel: 01743 770345
email: info@lionandpheasant.co.uk
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EAT/DRINK
Pubs with medieval paintings on the walls and half-timbered ruins out
back. Restaurants that predate the Wars of the Roses. Vineyards with
roots that stretch all the way back to the Romans. Whatever you’re
into, you won’t be short of something to satisfy your appetite.
A REAL ALE TRAIL
The Salopian Brewery has won
awards for its real ale, and
is famous for its Shropshire
Gold, which is something of
a local legend and served in
almost all of the real ale pubs
in the town and local area.
The Battlefield Brewery is due
to open in 2016 and will be
hosting fully guided tours.
If you like to sample local
beers, we have over 60 real
ale pubs where you can take
a sip and enjoy the CAMRA
trail. The King’s Head towards
the bottom of Mardol, with its
medieval wall paintings and
the Nag’s Head on Wyle Cop
with the remains of a medieval
mansion in its beer garden are
two of the more unusual.
For those that like a more
modern feel, Henry Tudor
House often plays host to
international musicians and
touring comedy acts.
A 2,000 YEAR-OLD
VINTAGE
On the edge of town is our
very own Roman vineyard in
Wroxeter – or Viriconium as
the Romans called it – near
the famous Wroxeter Ruins.
The vineyard has been
revived by the Millington
family using an ancient
tradition of viticulture that
stretches back over 2,000
years and is giving English
wines a good name. If
you’ve had enough of the
real ale they run guided
tours and tasting sessions.
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If wine tours are the activity for
you, Tanners Wines on Wyle
Cop also offer tasting and
tours. Contact them or see
their website for details.
A LOCAL DELICACY
Once a month, there’s a
farmers’ market in The
Square, with fresh local meats,
cheeses, fruit and vegetables
from all over Shropshire on
offer - it really is worth a visit.
Many of the local produce is
supplied to the restaurants in
the area and served by the
fabulous selection of awardwinning chefs in the region.
Don’t panic if your trip doesn’t
align with the dates of the
market as there is also an
unmissable bazaar in the
indoor Market Hall (look for the
clock tower) every Tuesday,
Wednesday,
Friday
and
Saturday – local merchants
defy the supermarkets by
producing quality produce at
competitive prices from the
best ingredients on offer. It
is a thriving authentic market
place with the sounds of local
traders and artisans selling
their wares often at the top of
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their voices. There is even a
resident art gallery.
At the top of Wyle Cop (you
might even feel you’ve already
reached the High Street) you
will find Appleyards Deli, a
stalwart of the town where
some of the best gourmet
foods from around the UK and
the Continent are on offer.
CAFE CULTURE
SHREWSBURY STYLE
Drinking great coffee is fast
becoming a national pastime
– especially when served
in a very British cup – and
Shrewsbury has its pick of
fabulous barista artists with
a passion for their art. In
typical Shrewsbury style we
have the big international
chains nestled alongside
one-off independent cafes.
Ginger & Co. sits just off The
Square and offers amazing
coffee and delicious cakes
in a quirky setting. Inside
the Museum is Stop. cafe
and The Old Market Hall is a
fabulous place to relax on a
huge sofa with a freshly made
drink of your choice. Nearby
you’ll also find the Cafe off the
Square; a friendly place with
a selection of light bites and
of course, great coffee. And
if tea is your tipple you won’t
go far wrong with a visit to The
Gallery Tearooms, again, off
The Square. It’s a place that
prides itself on its traditional
approach and you’ll be made
very welcome.
A MEAL TO REMEMBER
As well as being one of our
finest restaurants, Draper’s
Hall is also one of our most
historic buildings. Think oakpanelled walls, flagstone
floors and beamed ceilings all conspire to make it a venue
with a difference.
For something equally historic
head out on the B4359 and
try The Mytton and Mermaid
Hotel, an old coaching inn
that sits at the point where two
stone bridges cross the River
Severn opposite the main
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DON’T MISS...
TripAdvisor®
Top 10 Restaurants
La Dolce Vita,
Istanbul Restaurant
Renaissance
The Haughmond
Barkworths Seafoods
The Good Life
with a real moat or stay within
the loop of the river to visit The
Hayward Restaurant at The
Lion Hotel on Wyle Cop and
the restaurant at The Lion &
Pheasant Townhouse Hotel,
two of our most historic hotels.
entrance to the National Trust’s
estate, Attingham Park, and is
named after infamous local
eccentric landlord Mad Jack
Mytton – who once took 2,000
bottles of port with him when
arriving for his first day at the
University of Cambridge.
On the outskirts of town is The
Albright Hussey, a charming
15th-century manor house
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TASTES OF THE WORLD
We have cuisine from many
cultures: La Lanterna, Osteria
da Paolo, Carluccio’s, ASK
and La Dolce Vita form part of a
strong Italian contingent. You
can head East to savour the
spices of India and Thailand,
fly south to the Pacific with
the House of the Rising Sun
or keep it British with fish and
chips at The Drayton. In the
indoor Market Hall diners can
enjoy an international menu
including Spanish tapas,
continental-style
seafood,
Chinese dumplings and Thai
street food.
Even if you’re not in the
mood for a Big Mac, it’s
worth popping your head into
McDonald’s on Pride Hill.
It’s the oldest McDonald’s
building in the world and
you can see part of the old
medieval town walls on the
lower floor.
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The Peach Tree
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ENJOY
When you’ve finished exploring for the day there’s plenty of live music,
dance and theatre on offer for you to enjoy. There are formal venues,
like Theatre Severn, and informal venues such as Henry Tudor House
and The Buttermarket. But we’re also home to some of Shropshire’s
biggest fairs and festivals.
music ranging from opera next page but here are some
to jazz and plenty of family that stand out.
activities and fun workshops.
DARWIN’S BIRTHDAY
One of our favourite and oldest PARTY
festivals is the celebrated Every February, to mark
Shrewsbury Flower Show, Charles Darwin’s birthday
popular with visitors from all (12th February), we dedicate
over the country. Trust us
a whole fortnight to our most
when we say three million
famous former resident with
blooms is a spectacular sight
lectures, walks and plenty
so make sure you bring your
of activities to inspire the
Even though Shrewsbury’s camera. However, one of its next generation to follow in
Summer Season first started truly spectacular sights is the Charles’ footsteps.
in the 1700s, our modern famous firework display at the
end of each day’s concert.
GET SKETCHED
version now brings together
a celebration of theatre, live There’s a list of events on the In April, cartoonists from all
Our events and festival scene
provides vibrant entertainment
all year round. Shrewsbury
hosts a wide range of events
throughout the year, including
the
International
Cartoon
Festival in April, Shrewsbury
Food
Festival
in
June,
Shrewsbury Flower Show in
July and the Shrewsbury Folk
Festival at the end of August.
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FLOWERS WITH
FIREWORKS
The
Shrewsbury
Flower
Show, in early August, has
been going for 157 years and
Shrewsbury won the ‘Britain
in Bloom’ contest in 2014
and were crowned National
Champion of Champions. The
flowers are the undisputed
stars of the show, but they’re
not the only draw. There are
also live bands, including
some of the UK’s top military
bands and choirs, horse
FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD
shows and a celebrity guest
There are other food festivals or two – so you don’t have to
but
Shrewsbury
Food have green fingers to enjoy it.
Festival, in June, is something
a little bit different. It has a PITCH UP
restaurant safari which sounds Imagine a music festival
exotic, doesn’t it? Don your where you can park right
explorer’s hat and experience next to your tent or caravan,
gastronomic delights at local hop on a bus to town and
participating restaurants from back, enjoy proper toilets
£5 per course. Over 200 with proper showers, use as
of the county’s best artisan much free WiFi as you want,
producers and craftspeople take the children and see
set up shop in The Quarry world famous musicians in
Park where top chefs are on an incredibly laid back style:
hand to impart some of their that’s the unique feel of the
culinary whizz.
Shrewsbury Folk Festival.
over the world come for the
Shrewsbury
International
Cartoon Festival – the only
one of its kind in the UK.
They fill The Square with
giant cartoons all on a
common theme. You can
get your caricature done for
free as long as you’ve got
a reasonably thick skin and
allow some artistic license.
There are lots of workshops
where you can learn some of
the tricks of the trade too.
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DON’T MISS
The Annual Dragon
Boat Race on the 3rd
July 2016 – a great day
out for the participants
and spectators and all
to raise funds for the
Severn Hospice.
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EVENTS
Fireworks and dragon boats. Air shows and regattas. Weekly Park Runs.
Food festivals, book festivals, music festivals, science festivals and a
festival for kids! There’s always something happening around town.
Feb
12-14
Feb/Mar
29-13
Apr
2
Darwin Festival
June
www.discoverdarwin.co.uk
Fairtrade Fortnight
www.shrewsburyfairtrade.com
Big Busk
www.thebigbusk.co.uk
Apr
Cartoon Festival
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www.shrewsburycartoonfestival.com
Apr
23-24
Apr/May
Shropshire Kids Festival
www.shropshirekidsfest.co.uk
Children’s Bookfest
29-2 www.shrewsburybookfest.co.uk
May
Shrewsbury Regatta
7-8
www.pengwernbc.co.uk
May
Shropshire County
Agricultural Show
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www.shropshirecountyshow.com
May
Shrewsbury Cycle Grand Prix
tbc
www.shrewsburygrandprix.co.uk
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June
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June
River Festival
www.shrewsburyriverfestival.com
Shrewsbury Carnival
www.shrewsburycarnival.co.uk
Shrewsbury Half Marathon
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www.ukrunchat.co.uk/nuffield-healthshrewsbury-half-marathon
June
Food Festival
25-26 www.shrewsburyfoodfestival.com
July
3
Aug
Dragon Boat Festival
www.severnhospice.org.uk/support-us/
events/severn-hospice-events
Flower Show
12-13 www.shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk
Aug
Shrewsbury Folk Festival
26-29 www.shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk
Aug
Steam Rally
28-29 www.shrewsburysteamrally.co.uk
Sept
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Sprint Triathlon & Quadrathlon
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Oct
tbc
Nov
West Mid Bonfire and
Fireworks Extravaganza
www.shropshirecountyshow.com
Shrewsbury Chocolate Festival
tbc www.shrewsburychocolatefestival.co.uk
Dec
Shrewsbury Christmas Festival
tbc www.shrewsburychristmas.co.uk
Dec
23-24 April
The Quarry Park
Creative Crafts | Drama | Sports
Inflatables | 100m water slide & MORE
£15 per child, adults FREE
www.shropshirekidsfest.co.uk
Celebrations around town
• Christmas Lights Switch On
• Christmas Panto
• Shrewsbury Christmas Festival
• St Chad’s Christmas Tree Festival
• Carols in The Square
•C
harity Christmas Card Shop at
St Mary’s Church
• Christmas Farmers’ Market
Weekly markets
•F
armers’ markets held on the first
Friday of each month
•A
rts and Crafts market held on the
second Saturday of each month
• I ndoor market open on Tuesday,
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
•S
mall selection of stalls open
Thursday morning.
For more events & information about
visiting Shrewsbury contact:
Visitor Information Centre
T: 01743 258888
E: visitorinfo@shropshire.gov.uk W: www.originalshrewsbury.co.uk
Please note that dates are subject to change
and we advise checking before travelling.
25-26 June
The Quarry Park
Chef Demos | 200 Exhibitors
Live Music | Family Fun
£6 per person, £12 families
www.shrewsburyfoodfestival.co.uk
30-31 July
Southwater,
Telford
Music | 150+ Exhibitors
Free kids entertainment
£5 adults, £1 children, £10 families
www.telfood.co.uk
10-11 December
The Quarry Park
Ice Rink | 150+ Exhibitors
Free craft and food workshops
£5 adults, £1 children, £10 families
www.shrewsburychristmas.co.uk
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historic Days out
Don’t just visit, live it.
See the past come to life at
Shropshire’s historic properties.
Open 7 Days a Week
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If you look down on Shrewsbury from above, you can see that the River
Severn forms an almost perfect loop around the town. Like a moat,
designed and built by nature. You can walk the whole loop by following
the towpath, from the Welsh Bridge to the English Bridge or take it all
in by water on board the Sabrina Boat.
The towpath along the bank
of the River Severn, lined
with willow trees and pasture,
passes right through the
heart of town and is best
seen along The Quarry Park
as it meanders its way from
North Wales to the Severn
Estuary near Bristol. When
you’re ready for a rest, you
can call in at one of the many
inns that overlook the river for
refreshments or pack a picnic
and choose your own patch
of grass. There is plenty of
space!
Stone that is said to be the
anchor stone of the last
surviving grazing allotment
where livestock was tethered
on a leash of no more than 16
yards.
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of Remembrance Sunday
is within the boundary of
the park near the St Chad’s
entrance and there is also the
impressive statue of the heroic
Hercules standing proudly on
the riverbank.
TWO BRIDGES
The English Bridge and Welsh
Bridge sit on opposite sides
of the town but are the main
A QUARRY FULL OF
FLOWERS
The Quarry Park wasn’t always
the idyllic place it is today.
Prior to 1719, it was not only
a working mine but the site
of several tanneries and the
spot where women of the town
came to wash their laundry.
Today, it’s a very different
story as it is now a pictureperfect 29-acre park.
The Quarry Park has many
iconic
landmarks.
The
Bandstand was built in 1879
and donated to the park by
the Shropshire Horticultural
Society. There is the Harley
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thoroughfares into the town
centre. Easy to remember
which is which – Welsh to
the west, English to the east.
In current form they were
both built in the 18th century
but there’s been a bridge on
the site of the English Bridge
since Norman times. The
Norman bridge, however, was
a much grander affair, with
a tower, gatehouse, shops,
drawbridge and houses. The
English Bridge you see today
was rebuilt in 1926, from the
original stones.
SABRINA OF THE SEVERN
The Quarry Park is also the
home of Sabrina, the Goddess
of the Severn. ‘Severn’ and
‘Sabrina’ are actually two
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versions of the same word.
Severn is the English name,
Sabrina the Roman one.
According to the myth, she
was an innocent girl who
was drowned in the river by
her father’s first wife after he
was unfaithful. She became
a water nymph, goddess
and guardian of the river and
she pops up in John Milton’s
poem Comus and a statue
of her, presented by the Earl
of Bradford in 1879, can be
found in The Dingle.
Enjoy the beautiful River
Severn aboard the aptly
named
Sabrina
Boat,
Shrewsbury’s own goddess
of the river and passenger
boat. You can join one of
their day trips for a 45-minute
cruise round the River Severn
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loop with full refreshments
available onboard and an
enthralling and sometimes
quirky commentary. The trips
leave 11am - 4pm on the hour.
TOWN WALLS
The remains of the former
that
once
Town
Walls
protected the citizens from
hostile neighbours can still
be seen today. Along the
Wall sits one last remaining
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14th-century watchtower. It is
now surrounded by buildings
but would have given fantastic
views to the posted guards of
the landscape and, hopefully,
the approaching enemy.
brigade, employed directly by
an insurance company, would
only attend buildings under
the wing of their insurance
provider. If you had insurance
with another company you
quickly needed to negotiate a
Further along the former price with whoever turned up!
fortification sits the impressive
Shrewsbury Cathedral and its WHAT DO YOU KNOW?
stained glass windows are an The Public Library, is housed
absolute must-see. Six out in a Grade 1 listed building
of the ten windows are the situated on Castle Gates. Preoutstanding work of Margaret 1882 it was the main building
Rope which were produced in for
Shrewsbury
School
the period between the First during the days of Charles
and Second World Wars.
Darwin and you can still
find evidence of schoolboy
SHREWSBURY’S BURNING graffiti from that time. Above
Looking at many of the older the main entrance are two
buildings in the town centre statues bearing the Greek
you will see a variety of metal inscriptions
“Philomathes”
plaques on the walls. These and “Polymathes”. These
are the emblems of insurance portray the virtues “Lover of
companies and acted as learning” and “Much learning”
a guide to the local fire to convey the lesson that it
companies. Known as “Fire is good to gain knowledge
Insurance Plaques”, each fire through a love of learning.
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DON’T MISS...
DON’T MISS...
Battlefield Falconry
Centre
The Quarry Park
Attingham Park
The Adventure Rope
Course
St Mary’s Church
Sabrina Boat
Theatre Severn
Shrewsbury Museum
and Art Gallery
Battlefield 1403
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Wilstone
“A shop of discovery in the heart of Shropshire”
An eclectic collection of beautiful Indian antiques, interior and exterior furniture, unique gifts and outdoor living
Home of the AWARD WINNING KADAI FIREBOWL
Heather Brae, Leebotwood, Shropshire, SY6 6LX Tel: 01694 751747
www.wilstone.com
It’s time to come back
Blists Hill Victorian Town
Ironbridge
Join the Victorians at
Blists Hill Victorian Town
and discover
hands-on design &
technology at Enginuity.
The IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUMS Coalbrookdale Telford Shropshire TF8 7DQ
Visit www.ironbridge.org.uk, email tic@ironbridge.org.uk or call 01952 433424
ROA M
If you’ve been here before and seen it all, don’t worry, as Shrewsbury
is a fantastic base from which to explore the surrounding area. There
are two World Heritage Sites, a Roman city, Britain’s first Parliament,
grand estates, castles, abbeys and the outstanding natural beauty of
the magnificent Shropshire Hills.
WROXETER ROMAN CITY
Two thousand years ago,
Viriconium was the fourth
largest city in Roman Britain –
they built roads that led here
and they still exist today. The
excavation of the second
century baths began in 1859,
making it one of the first
archaeological sites to open
to the public in the United
Kingdom. One of the on-site
highlights is the reconstruction
of a typical Roman town house.
Complete with frescoes and
mosaics that take you back
2,000 years, it was built as a
joint effort by English Heritage
and Channel 4 as part of a
TV documentary called Rome
Wasn’t Built in a Day.
WORLD HERITAGE SITES
Shrewsbury sits near two
World Heritage Sites. Firstly
is the Ironbridge Gorge where
you can see the world’s first
iron bridge and ten museums
that are spread along the
valley beside the wild River
Severn. You can also see the
tools that set the Industrial
Revolution on its path and
the machines that made them
which helped to form the
world as we know it today.
and neglect and how its role
changed over the decades.
Hawkstone Park & Follies,
just north of Shrewsbury, is a
magical fantasy land of cliffs,
crags, caves and monuments
built over 200 years ago. It
also served as the backdrop
for the TV version of The
Chronicles of Narnia (which
also stars the great-greatgreat Grandson of Charles
Darwin).
Secondly,
there
is
the
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and
Canal. Built by Thomas Telford
and William Jessop, it was
completed in 1805 and is the
longest (307m) and highest
(38m) aqueduct in Britain. It is
often called ‘the stream in the
sky’ – can you cross it without
looking down?
GRAND HOUSES AND
GARDENS
Attingham Park is an 18thcentury mansion with its own
deer park, built by the first
Lord Berwick in 1785. As
their family fortunes rose and
fell, the Berwicks went from
being spenders, to savers,
to saviours. Today, the house
tells a gripping story of love
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THE HILLS ARE ALIVE!
The Shropshire Hills have
been designated as an Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty,
You can go walking for miles
across hills that include the
Long Mynd, Stiperstones,
Wenlock Edge and The
Wrekin, each one different but
all having breathtaking views.
Do, however, look out for the
golfers struggling on the golf
course up Carding Mill Valley!
When you’re ready to put your
feet up, the historic town of
Ludlow is nearby – famous for
its Michelin starred restaurant,
specialist food shops, local
beer and annual Food Festival.
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STEAM RAILWAYS
Any steam rail enthusiasts will
know the effect the Beeching
cuts of the early 1960s had on
the railways of Britain, but it
is testament to the hard work
of so many volunteers in the
region that they have kept
these historical sites chugging
along. The most famous is
the Severn Valley Railway;
travelling from Bridgnorth to
Kidderminster and through
the grounds of West Midland
Safari Park, the Cambrian
Heritage Railway; embarking
from
Llynclys
to
Pant,
Welshpool & Llanfair Railway,
Bridgnorth Cliff Railway and
the Telford Steam Railway.
Wenlock Olympian Games
established by Dr William
Brookes in 1850 and credited
as a founding father of the
modern Olympic Games. One
of the mascots for the London
2012 Olympics was named
Wenlock after the town.
UP, UP AND AWAY!
The RAF Museum Cosford
is located in Shropshire and
offers a fun, entertaining day
out for everyone. Situated next
to an active airfield, this is the
only place in the Midlands
where you can get close to so
many impressive aircraft for
free. Visitors can either drive
there or there is a train station
just a few minutes walk away
For more information visit from the Museum site.
www.heritagerailways.com.
More than seventy aircraft
MUCH WENLOCK
of international importance
Much Wenlock is a small and are housed in three Wartime
picturesque town situated Hangars and within the
on the A458 road between National Cold War Exhibition.
Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth. It See the world’s oldest Spitfire
is worth a visit in its own right and a Lincoln Bomber, just
but its claim to fame are The two of the highlights in the
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War in the Air Collection. The
engine and missile collections
total over 60 and are arguably
among the finest in the world.
ELLESMERE LAKES
Shropshire’s Lake District is
noted for its wildfowl, gardens,
picnic areas, rowing boats,
playground, visitor centre and
woodland walks.
The Mere Visitor Centre
includes
a
Tourist
Information
Centre
with
facilities for booking local
accommodation. The centre
also features a natural history
exhibition and telescopes
from which to view nesting
herons
between
Easter
and early May. There are
numerous walks in the area
including scenic views of the
mere from the traditionally
managed meadows.
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Shrewsbury
and
the
surrounding areas also have
much to entertain children,
young and old.
For the younger generation
there is Hoo Farm Animal
Kingdom. A clean, friendly
farm that appeals to all ages
and offers close contact with
over 120 different species
of animals from fluffy chicks
and lambs to servals, otters,
meerkats and lemurs.
A daily programme of events
encourages
audience
participation in the form of
bottle-feeding lambs and
goats, collecting freshly laid
eggs, meeting the reptiles
and placing a bet on the
highly entertaining Sheep
Steeplechase!
The Shropshire Hills Discovery
Centre in Craven Arms boasts
a mammoth to meet, a virtual
hot-air balloon ride and a
30-acre meadow to explore.
There are special events and
an award-winning cafe so
make sure you don’t miss it!
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DON’T MISS...
RAF Museum Cosford
British Ironworks
Centre
Blists Hill
Victorian Town
Stokesay Castle
Hoo Farm
Carding Mill Valley
The Ironbridge
Gorge Museums
Bridgnorth Cliff
Railway
Hawkstone Park
Follies
Wollerton Old
Hall Garden
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SHOP
In a world of shopping centres and faceless online shopping,
Shrewsbury is one of the few places in the UK where the independent
shops outnumber the big chains. Shops with names you’ve never
heard before. Shops where families have passed down their knowledge
through the generations. Shops with a modern twist.
QUIRKY AND
UNCONVENTIONAL
Throughout the town there
are endless boutiques and
quirky independents that pull
the shoppers in as if with
magnets. Take a stroll on Wyle
Cop; it’s all cobbled streets
and timbered Tudor houses
and you can buy anything
from a kimono, a chocolate
pizza, to a mandolin or a rare
first edition. Many big names
have arrived but still the
independent traders have
held strong and every year
new shops find a new niche in
the boutique market.
of the town centre and can
be accessed off Pride Hill.
In them all you’ll find a host
of flagship fashion, jewellery
and accessory stores offering
Turn right up the wonderfully
modern, high quality fashion.
named Dogpole and you’ll
find that even the shopping FAMILY SECRETS
centres have more character
Many of Shrewsbury’s most
than most. The Parade, a
famous shops have been in
Grade II listed building, with its
the same hands, on the same
grand neo-classical exterior
site, for generations.
and quaint Victorian interior,
has 30 independent shops A prime example is James
from tailors and cobblers Tanner, of Tanners Wines,
to
artists
and whose great great uncle
jewellers.
These started the business and
shops aren’t about even today, their shop on
express lanes and Wyle Cop looks much the
s e l f - c h e c k o u t s . same as it did in 1842. The
These shops are cellars actually doubled as
made for lingering Fezziwig’s warehouse in the
film A Christmas Carol.
and browsing.
MODERN NAMES
In our modern
malls, Pride Hill
Centre, the Darwin
Centre
and the
Riverside
you’ll
find a healthy mix
of the familiar and
the
fashionable.
The Pride Hill and
Darwin
centres
are located on the
pedestrian
part
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HEALTH AND BEAUTY
You could treat yourself to a
relaxing pamper session at
one of our wonderful health
spas such as St Nicholas
Health and Beauty Retreat. Or
dip your feet into a pedicure at
Tootsies. The town also offers
great stores to pick up health
supplements or fabulous
beauty products. You’ll also
find a selection of hair salons
– and in time-honoured
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Shrewsbury style, there are
independent businesses and
national names.
TAKE A BREAK
The town has coffee houses in
abundance, both independent
and national chains. Rest your
shopping bags, sit outside in
the sun (hopefully) and watch
the serene pace of life trot
past – and make sure you try
a Shrewsbury biscuit.
FAIR TRADE
Shrewsbury’s been an official
Fairtrade Town since 2011.
That means you’ll find plenty of
Fairtrade products in our local
shops, cafes and restaurants,
as well as an entire shop full
over on St. John’s Hill.
MARKET
At the base of the big clock
tower is the town’s lively indoor
market that no visitor should
miss.
Artisan
producers,
vintage sellers and a host of
quality handcraft and gift stalls
stand alongside quirky cafes,
butchers and traditional stalls
selling fresh produce.
INSIDER INFO
The Parade Shopping
Centre was originally
the
Royal
Salop
Infirmary. Started in
1826 and built by
public subscription,
it was completed
in 1830. After the
hospital’s closure in
1979 it was converted
into its current form.
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Ryton Farm Holiday Cottages
Sandford House Hotel
Two star Metro Hotel in
Shrewsbury Town Centre
Sandford House is a Grade
II listed historic Georgian
town house, situated in
the town centre and close
to the River Severn with
scenic riverside walks.
Ryton Farm Holiday Cottages fully equipped for
2/4 historical towns/National Trust properties/
Ironbridge easily reached. Excellent coarse
fishing (5 pools) walks/pub close by.
Pet friendly. Weekly holidays/short breaks.
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for prices and brochure.
Tel 01743 343829 Fax 01743 231049
Email: sandfordhouse@hotmail.co.uk
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Bicton House Caravan & Camping
Bicton House, Bicton, Shrewsbury,
Shropshire SY3 8EQ
Wem, ShreWSbury, Shropshire. Sy4
T: 01743 850054 E: ahrr@bictonhouse.co.uk
www.bictonhousecampingandcaravanning.co.uk
All 19 rooms at Sandford
House and Garden Lodge
are fully-ensuite with tea/
coffee making facilities
and colour TV. The Garden
Lodge has specially
designed ground floor
bedrooms as well as ground
floor disabled rooms.
Peaceful, comfortable
cottage retreats with
open fires and their
own private gardens
located around 500 acre
country estate with
oak woodland.
BRIMFORD HOUSE
CRIGGION, FORD, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE SY5 9AU
Relax and unwind in our elegant Georgian farmhouse set in
tranquil, scenic countryside on the Shropshire/Welsh border.
Take a romantic break with wonderful walks and wildlife;
log fires & stylish spacious bedrooms (all en-suite).
Enjoy a hearty farmhouse breakfast served with
homemade preserves and free-range eggs.
Country pub only 3 min walk. Private fishing. No Smoking.
Between Shrewsbury & Welshpool, ideal base to explore
historic Shrewsbury, Welsh borders & Ironbridge.
Prices from £35pp Mid week discounts available.
Contact Liz Dawson
Tel: 01938 570235
Email: info@brimford.co.uk
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FIELDSIDE GUEST HOUSE
38 London Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 6NX
A warm and friendly welcome
awaits you at Fieldside,
where you can enjoy quality
accommodation in tastefully
decorated en-suite rooms.
Off road Parking & secure
garaging for cycles. Easy
access to all major routes. Conveniently situated for town centre.
Hospitality tray & colour TV in all rooms. Full English, vegetarian or
continental breakfast cooked to your liking.
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Anton Guest House
1 Canon Street Shrewsbury SY2 5HG
• 4 Star Quality Silver Award
• Luxury en-suite rooms
• Award winning breakfasts
• 10 mins walk to town centre
• Credit and Debit cards taken
• LCD digital TV/DVD player
• Tea/Coffee making facilities
• Lindt chocolates & luxury biscuits
• Recommended on Tripadvisor
• Great places to eat nearby
• Friendly, helpful hosts
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• Free unlimited WiFi
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Mill Farm Holiday Park
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College Hill
Guest House
Nationally recommended
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LISTED BUILDING
En-suite rooms available
with flat screen TV,
tea/coffee making facilities,
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11 College Hill,
Shrewsbury SY1 1LZ
Tel/Fax: 01743 365744
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Delightful town house at Wyle Cop,
Shrewsbury. Open plan kitchen,
dining, living, 2 bedrooms,
2 bathrooms (1 en-suite). Free Wi-Fi.
From £400 per week, nightly rates
available.
Hotspur, 38A Wyle Cop,
Shrewsbury, SY1 1XJ
Tel: 01743 770345
Email: info@lionandpheasant.co.uk
www.lionandpheasant.co.uk
Touring caravan, motorhome and holiday home owners
enjoy the best of both worlds at Oxon Hall Touring Park.
The scenic park boasts an attractive countryside setting yet
is conveniently located close to Shrewsbury town centre.
Welshpool Road | Shrewsbury | Shropshire | SY3 5FB
01743 340868 | www.morris-leisure.co.uk
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Buckatree Hall Hotel, in Wellington, is a
renowned country house hotel at the foot of
the famous Wrekin in tranquil Shropshire.
Conveniently situated off Junction 7 of
the M54 between Telford and Shrewsbury,
we are an ideal base for exploring the
local area. Many of the well appointed
bedrooms, some with balconies, overlook
the scenic gardens and private lake, offering
a peaceful and memorable setting.
A family owned and operated hotel
62 bedrooms - Lakeside Restaurant - Lander Bar & Lounge
sales@ buckatreehallhotel.com | 01952 641 821 | www.buckatreehallhotel.com
THE STABLES
Architect-designed house with
beautiful interior and vaulted ceiling.
Open plan living, dining, kitchen.
2 double en-suite bedrooms.
Rates from £350 a week and
nightly rates available.
The Stables, 48A Wyle Cop,
Shrewsbury SY1 1XJ
E: info@lionandpheasant.co.uk
T: 01743 770345
Ye Olde Bucks Head Inn
17th Century inn, situated in a
quiet part of town and within
easy walking distance to the
town centre. Sun terrace, beer
garden, cask ales. All rooms
en-suite, WiFi Access
Frankwell, Shrewsbury,
Shropshire SY3 8JR
Email: adminbucksheadinn@tesco.net
www.bucksheadinn.co.uk
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01743 369 392
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information in this publication is accurate
at the time of going to print. All information
contained in advertisements is provided by the
advertisors. Shrewsbury Tourism Association
recommends that visitors check with individual
establishments before bookings or visits are
made.
If you would like to advertise in the Shrewsbury
Visitor Guide or Town Map 2017, or become a
member of the Shrewsbury Tourism Association,
please email info@shrewsburytourism.co.uk or
call 01743 369741.
Published by Blueprint Travel Media Ltd. on
behalf of Shrewsbury Tourism Association
with assistance from Shrewsbury Town
Council and Shropshire Council.
Copyright 2015. All rights reserved.
Shrewsbury Tourism Association is also
supported by Andrews, Orme & Hinton.
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Photography Ltd, Richard Hannerton/
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National Trust, Sabrina Boat, Shrewsbury
Food
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Shrewsbury
Tourism
Association, Shropshire Council, Shropshire
Hills
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FIND
Learn about the medieval town of Shrewsbury and win a Sabrina Boat
family ticket, with drinks included, for your next visit to Shrewsbury.
1.The river loop surrounds the town and you can see the castle from both the Welsh and
English bridges. What year did Roger de Montgomery found the castle?
2.It is referred to as the father of all skyscrapers…what is the name of the first iron framed
building in the world which can be found here in Shrewsbury?
3. Which famous detective was based at The Shrewsbury Abbey?
4. Augustus Welby Pugin was a prolific architect and designed many buildings including
Houses of Parliament. Which building were Pugin and his son the architects for In
Shrewsbury?
5. Which shopping centre was previously The Salop Royal Infirmary?
6. Shrewsbury has a host of famous pupils, from Michael Heseltine, Michael Palin, Nick Owen,
Judge Jeffreys, Sir Philip Sidney, Joe Hart… but which famous pupil left the town for his
worldwide voyage of discovery on the HMS Beagle?
7. Where can you find the gravestone of a fictional famous Christmas miser?
8. In what year did Shrewsbury get crowned Britain in Bloom Champion of Champions?
9. What is the name of Shrewsbury’s most famous green-fingered son… his statue can be
found in the Dingle Garden ?
10.At 210 miles long, the River Thames is the longest river in England. Which is the longest
river in the UK and how long is it?
11.The model boat in the Tanners Cellars shop is a replica of which type of Portuguese vessel,
used to transport port up and down the Douro valley?
12. Which moral message can you find on The Welsh Bridge?
13. Prince Rupert stayed at the eponymous hotel during which years?
14. What is the name of the mansion in the Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery?
15. On the lower deck of the Sabrina Boat you can find the vessel’s age... when did she turn 40?
Please hand in your answers at the Sabrina Boat on Victoria Quay
near the Welsh Bridge. Their trips run on the hour 11-4pm.
T&C: Your quiz will be marked at the end of every month • Vouchers will be posted to the address provided • Vouchers
are valid for the duration of the Sabrina Boat 2016 season (March – Oct) • Only hot, or soft drinks available with this
voucher. Alcoholic drinks are excluded from this offer • A family ticket consists of 2 adults and 2 children • All quiz
questions must be marked by Sabrina Boat • To win a voucher, 14 questions must be correctly answered.
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PRINCE RUPERT
Following a significant £1 million renovation programme and the
addition of a 4th AA star, the first of its kind within the town centre, the
Grade II Listed Prince Rupert is now firmly established as the finest
hotel within the heart of Shrewsbury. Just a stone’s throw away from all
of Shrewsbury’s best attractions, the hotel is located within the
town’s most fashionable and cosmopolitan area on Butcher Row.
Family owned & managed since 1996
70 bedrooms including 12th & 15th Century historic suites
2 superb restaurants, Camellias Tea rooms & an Award-winning Executive Head Chef
Valet parking to our private town centre car park
SHROPSHIRE
Butcher Row, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UQ I www.princeruperthotel.co.uk I Tel: 01743 499 955
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