Shrewsbury

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Tel code: 01743 | code search
Postcode: SY1 | code search
Population: 71000
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Birthplace of:
Charles Darwin Sandy Lyle Thomas Minton Ambrose Philips Charles Burney Christine Hawley Thomas Parr Lange
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Food Legends:
Shrewsbury Cakes
Cultural Britain:
Cadfael Country
Folk Customs:
Arbor Day

Shrewsbury Events

May
Medieval Weekend at The Follies

June
Shrewsbury Bikefest
Shrewsbury Town Carnival
Shropshire & West Mid Show

July
Shrewsbury Abbey Summer Fair
Shrewsbury Green Festival
Shrewsbury Local Food & Drink Fair
Shropshire Summer Show

August
County of Salop Steam Rally
Farmer Phil's Festival
Minsterley Show
Shrewsbury Flower Show
Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Shropshire Festival of Transport

September
Shrewsbury Carriage Parade
Shrewsbury International Street Theatre Festival
Shrewsbury Real Ale Festival

December
St Chads Christmas Tree Festival
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Prince Rupert Hotel
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Red Lion
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Almost an island, the historic town of Shrewsbury is surrounded on three sides by a loop of the meandering river Severn. It is not hard to see why a town was established and grew on this site at a time when attack from neighbouring groups or foreign invaders was often threatening. The water forms a natural defence to the east, south and west, while on the neck of land at the north is the highest of the two hills within the loop. Probably in Saxon times people began to settle on the land within the river loop and the town of Shrewsbury or Scrobbesbyrig began to grow. The years after the Norman conquest saw the establishment of the Castle and Shrewsbury Abbey. Today the river loop still defines the town centre of Shrewsbury and within this natural limit, the main shopping and business area retains its ancient and intricate street pattern. A maze of narrow passages, called shuts, criss-cross the town between the main streets. Together with a large number of magnificent black and white houses of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, these create a very distinctive, fine-looking and atmospheric town. The attractiveness of Shrewsbury's historic streets and riverside setting is enhanced by a wealth of independent shops. The town centre is remarkably rich in interesting individual shops of a type which have been lost from many high streets - these range from traditional - a proper hat shop, a real ironmongers, a toyshop to contemporary - stylish interiors, fine delicatessens and designer boutiques. Events in Shrewsbury include a thriving contemporary visual arts scene all year round in the galleries which reaches its peak in July with the annual Visual Arts. This is closely followed by the Shrewsbury Flower Show - the longest established in the country and one of the biggest.

Attraction

Acton Burnell Castle
Adcote House
Attingham Park
Bear Steps Hall
Coleham Pumping Station
Haughmond Abbey
Hawkins Falconry
Hawkstone Hall and Gardens
Longner Hall
Mythstories, Museum of Myth and Fable
Rowley's House Museum
Shrewsbury Abbey
Shrewsbury Castle and Shropshire Regimental Museum
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery
Wroxeter Roman City (Viroconium EH)
Wroxeter Roman Vineyard

Budget

Anton Guest House *book online*
Premier Inn Shrewsbury (Harmers Hill) *book online*
Travelodge Shrewsbury Battlefield *book online*
Travelodge Shrewsbury Bayston Hil *book online*

Camping

Cartref Caravan and Camping Site
Old Swan Pub (The)
Oxon Hall Touring Park
Severn House Camping and Caravans
Spring Lea Fishery

Caravan Park

Cartref Caravan and Camping Site
Ebury Hill Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Oxon Hall Touring Park
Severn House Camping and Caravans

Care Home

Ottley House
The Mount House & Severn View

Cinema

Cineworld

Classes

Dance - Jane Jones Dance Classes
Yoga - Lis Wharton

Club

Park Lane & Libertys
The Buttermarket

Cottage

Old Coach House
Piglets Place at Plealey Country Cottages
Shippon Cottage

Council

North Shropshire District Council

Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council
Shropshire Council

Dentist

Bayston Hill Dental Practice
Bellstone Dental Practice
Bowdlers House Dental Practice
Greenfields Dental Surgery
Greyfriars Dental Practice

Doctor

Albert Road Medical Centre
Claremont Bank Surgery
Mount Pleasant Medical Centre
Riverside Medical Practice
The Surgery

Estate Agent

Barber & Son
Cooper Green
D B J Property Agents
Halls Estate Agents
Holland Broadbridge
Norman Lloyd & Co
Property Pages

Farmers Market

Shrewsbury Farmers Market

Golf Club

Arscot Golf Club
Shrewsbury Golf Club

Health and Fitness Club

Fitness First Shrewsbury

Holiday Park

Beaconsfield Farm Caravan Park

Inn

Burlton Inn
Cromwells Hotel
Lion and Pheasant Hotel
Lion Hotel

Market

Shrewsbury Farmers Market
Shrewsbury Market Hall
Shrewsbury Sunday Market

Performing Arts

Music Hall
Shrewsbury Male Voice Choir
Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra
Stage 2 Drama School
The Ludlow Orchestra
The Shrewsbury Light Orchestra

Pub and Bar

Albion Vaults
Armoury
Belle Vue Tavern

Bulls Head
Burlton Inn
Cross Foxes
Dolphin Inn
Globe
Hop & Fryer
Prince Of Wales
Proud Salopian
Red Barn
Red Lion
Severn Apprentice
Swan Inn
White Horse Inn
Woodman Inn

Restaurant

Albright Hussey Manor Hotel
Armoury
Burlton Inn
Cafe Saffron
Chambers Restaurant
Drapers Restaurant

Good Life
Jester's
La Dolce Vita
La Trattoria
Osteria Da Paolo Restaurant
Poppy's
Rowton Castle Hotel
Royal Siam
Sheraz
Sky 7 Restaurant
White Horse Inn

School

Adcote School for Girls
Concord College
Kingsland Grange
Packwood Haugh
Prestfelde
Saint Winefride's Junior School
Shrewsbury High School GDST
Shrewsbury School
Stage 2 Drama School

Self-Catering

Beaconsfield Farm Caravan Park
Old Coach House
Piglets Place at Plealey Country Cottages
The Olde Granary
Tom Doby's Barn and Flemings.

Solicitor

Blackbourn Andrews
Graham Withers & Co
Mcloughlin Co
Moss & Poulson
Turnball Garradd

Taxi

A-Z Taxis
AAA Shrewsbury Taxis
Comet Cars
Shrewsbury Station Taxis Ltd
Vincent Taxis
Windsor Taxis

Theatre

Music Hall
Theatre Severn

Vet

Whitchurch Road Veterinary Centre

Sports Clubs

Beacon CC (Cricket)

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Bomere Heath CC (Cricket)
Bushido Judokawi Ford (Martial Arts)
Grasshoppers CC (Cricket)
Mid Shropshire Wheelers (Cycling)
Perkins CC (Cricket)
Shrewsbury (Men's Hockey)
Shrewsbury (Women's Hockey)
Shrewsbury Cricket Club (Cricket)
Shrewsbury Town Football Club (Football)

Shops

Freemans
Powneys Book Shop
Waterstones Booksellers
A.T Wilde & Son Ltd
Vertigo
Posies Of Shrewsbury
Floraline
Boots
Early Learning Centre
Rymans
Percy Throwers Garden & Leisure

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Dobbies Garden Centre
Severndale Nurseries
Claire Austin Plant Centre & Garden Shop
Harley Nursery & Plant Centre
Kennelgate Pet Superstore
The Pet Shop
Pets First
Five Acres
Pimhill Farm
Plealey Villa
R Mayall & Daughter
Sail and Ski Ltd
Whittard of Chelsea
Dorothy Perkins
S C Rhodes
Keith Oliver
Glamourous Nights
Shrewsbury Optometry
Shoe-B-Do
Marjorie Lowe
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Evans
Waterstones
J D Sports
SevernWindWorks
Staples
Carphone Warehouse
Halfords
Barry Ellis Photography
Discos Direct
Bistro 16 @ the pantry
Thorntons
Victorian Gallery
Manser Fine Paintings
Pictorials
Real Art Gallery
Art Framing
Lamplight Gallery
Hafren Organics
Wild Thyme Wholefoods
H Samuel
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Ernest Jones
Nail Heaven Nail Studio
Viyella
B&Q
Goldsmiths
Edinburgh Woollen Mill
Viyella
Barratt Shoes
Specsavers
Acupuncture Clinic Shrewsbury
Fat Face
T K Maxx
Cristal Clear Conservatories & Orangeries
Ironcraft Fires
White Stuff
Phase Eight
Wroxeter Roman Vineyard
House of Fraser
Pets At Home
Topman
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Topshop
Shropshire Rocking Horses
Prego Shoes
The Entertainer

Antiques

Wyle Cop Antiques
Shrewsbury Antique Centre
Quayside Antiques
Period House Shop
Manser F C & Son Ltd
D K Davies
Bear Steps Antiques
Elizabeth's Home & Garden Emporium
BodyShop
Belle Vue Antiques

Activities

Espiritu Balloon Flights Ltd(Airsports)
Bowbrook Archers(Archery)
Shrewsbury Bowmen(Archery)
Ingear RC(Cycling)
Powerleague Shrewsbury(Football)
Causeway Equestrian Centre(Riding)

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Causeway Equestrian Centre(Riding)
Long Mountain Centre(Riding)
Minsterley Ranges & Clay Ground(Shooting)

Places to Stay near Shrewsbury

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Shrewsbury Hotel (0.08 miles)

Shrewsbury Hotel

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The evolution of Shrewsbury has seen the town, first mentioned in a charter dating back to the year 901, develop into a stunning historic and artistic centre, with over 660 ... More

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Prince Rupert Hotel (0.09 miles)

Prince Rupert Hotel
Situated in the heart of medieval Shrewsbury, the Prince Rupert is firmly established as one of the town's finest hotels. The former home of Prince Rupert, the grandson of King James I, it combines old-world charm with modern ... More | visit website
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Bellstone Hotel, Bar & Brasserie (0.13 miles)

Bellstone Hotel, Bar & Brasserie

The Bellstone Hotel situated in the heart of medieval Shrewsbury, offers excellent value for money and is close to all amenities of this town. We have a contemporary Brasserie where you can enjoy our fine ... More | visit website

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Drapers Hall Boutique Hotel (0.14 miles)

Drapers Hall Boutique Hotel
Drapers Hall offers 5-star, luxury rooms and a contemporary restaurant within a historic, 16th-century building. Stylish rooms offer double jacuzzi baths, scenic views, and glass chandeliers.
All of the unique rooms at Drapers Hall are individually ... More | visit website
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Cromwells Hotel (0.18 miles)

Cromwells Hotel

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Cromwells Hotel, Restaurant and Bar in Shrewsbury ~offering quality, town-centre en-suite accommodation and contemporary food in traditional English surroundings. In the maze of Shrewsbury's medieval streets, amid Housman's steepled vision, Cromwells ... More

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Lion Hotel (0.20 miles)

Lion Hotel

A renowned 17th century coaching inn in the heart of Shrewsbury with a reputation for friendly hospitality and a traditional atmosphere. Roaring fires in winter characterise the warm, comforting ambience. The hotel is ideal for ... More | visit website

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The Vaults (0.25 miles)

The Vaults
The Vaults is friendly independent pub, located in the heart of Shrewsbury town centre, only strides away from the train station. We have a wide selection of drinks at reasonable prices, including guest ales – ... More | visit website
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Lion and Pheasant Hotel (0.28 miles)

Lion and Pheasant Hotel

In a 16th-century building, the charming Lion & Pheasant Hotel features a traditional restaurant and stylish bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. The hotel is situated on Wyle Cop, in Shrewsbury’s historical centre. With beautiful period features and ... More | visit website

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Sandford House Hotel (0.31 miles)

Sandford House Hotel

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Warm, friendly, smoke free and informal; our aim at this small, family hotel is to provide a homely, tasteful environment with high standards in food and cleanliness.
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Sydney House Hotel (0.56 miles)

Sydney House Hotel
Sydney House Hotel is less than a 10 minute walk from the town centre and is close to all railway, bus and road links. Please enjoy exploring our website and we look forward to welcoming ... More | visit website

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