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Located 9 miles (14 km) east of the England–Wales border, Shrewsbury serves as the commercial centre for Shropshire and parts of mid-Wales, with a retail output of over £299 million per year and light industry and distribution centres, such as Battlefield Enterprise Park, on the outskirts.
- The Quarry Park. This glorious 29-acre park is on the western bulge of Shrewsbury’s loop in the River Severn, a leisurely walk from the town centre. For a moment of repose you could stroll along its avenues or have a picnic by the Severn.
- Shrewsbury Castle. Guarding the head of Shrewsbury’s river peninsula, Shrewsbury Castle was raised during the Norman conquest by Roger de Montgomery in 1070.
- Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery. This historic attraction, established in 1835, has recently relocated to the Music Hall, a grand Victorian building in the centre of Shrewsbury.
- Historic Town Centre. The oldest quarter of the city encircled by the Severn, is an absolute delight. Shrewsbury has an amazing 660 listed buildings, a large proportion of which are black and white, half-timbered houses raised when the wool trade was blossoming in Tudor times.
- Marvel at Shrewsbury Castle. This 11th-century castle with its red sandstone walls is a Shrewsbury landmark not to miss. The grounds are free to visit, sit and even have a picnic.
- Climb Laura’s Tower for the best views in town. Climb a few steps up to Laura’s Tower, a Grade II listed building since 1972, for wonderful views across the town.
- Take a Sabrina boat ride. For a fun activity in Shrewsbury, take a Sabrina Boat Cruise. They run six daily boat trips around the River Severn loop with live commentary and table service.
- Shop, eat & browse at Market Hall (my favourite thing to do in Shrewsbury!) Beneath the iconic clocktower is the town’s award-winning indoor market. From Beijing dumplings to Champagne and oysters, there’s a variety of vendors from cool cafes to thrift shops, fresh fruit stands, butchers, vinyl records, organic wine producers and gin bars.
- Wander the Tudor Town Centre. If you’ve been with us for a while, you know we love to explore places by foot, and Shrewsbury is another best explored by foot.
- Visit Shrewsbury Market Hall. We love a good market here at The Bumper Crew, and Shrewsbury comes to the rescue with its fantastic Market Hall. Established in 1869, this multi-award-winning indoor market has over 50 independent retailers ready to serve you almost anything you want.
- Have Coffee at a Cat Cafe. We love coffee, and we love cats, and this place combines the two! And if you love cats, this is something in Shrewsbury you can’t miss!
- Delve Into an Antiques Treasure Trove. If you’re into antiques, this one of the things to do in Shrewsbury is for you! Step inside and head downstairs to a world where your eyes won’t keep up with the amount of stuff to look at.
4 days ago · Shrewsbury, town, administrative and historic county of Shropshire, western England. It is the county town (seat) of Shropshire, and its strategic position near the border between England and Wales has made it a town of great importance. The older, central portion of the town lies on a peninsula.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Tucked in a loop of the River Severn near the Welsh border, this medieval market town is famous for its cobbled streets and Tudor centre. The town itself is a wonderful mixture of old and new.
Apr 22, 2022 · Want to know what makes Shrewsbury so special? It's more than just timber-framed buildings, churches and flowers. Scooped in the loop of the Severn for over 1,000 years, Shrewsbury is a bustling market town with a fierce sense of independence and individuality, striving to break the mould.
