Situated along the River Severn among the lush, verdant hills of Shropshire County, this charming market town holds plenty of attractions for tourists.
It was founded by the Romans and was once a center for the wool trade.
Today, Shrewsbury’s Old Town is a tourist attraction with its black and white Tudor houses, quaint cobbled streets, and medieval red-brick castle.
There are also a number of cultural attractions in the area, including the historic Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery and the more modern Theater Severn.
The river also offers plenty of opportunities for getting some fresh air, with numerous walking trails located along its scenic banks.
For those who prefer a more leisurely approach to exploring the town, there are several boat tours that run between March and October.
Want to know more? Keep reading for a list of everything this quaint medieval town has to offer
The 46 Most Popular Things To Do In Shrewsbury, England
46. Start and finish of the Shropshire way.
5.0 (1 review)
Location: Kingsland bridge Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-247404
Web Address: https://shropshireway.org.uk/
45. Regional Transport Ltd
5.0 (2 reviews)
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Location: 5b Tower Park Ennerdale Road Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-612002
Web Address: http://regionaltransport.co.uk/
44. Myddle Castle
4.0 (2 reviews)
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Location: Myddle Shrewsbury
43. Haughmond Hill – Forestry England
4.5 (6 reviews)
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Location: Haughmond Hill Shrewsbury
Tel: 300-067-4935
Web Address: https://forestryengland.uk/haughmond-hill
42. Kingsland Bridge
4.6 (7 reviews)
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Location: Shrewsbury
41. Mythstories Museum
4.5 (8 reviews)
Location: Guildhall Frankwell Shrewsbury
Tel: 7969-541552
Web Address: http://mythstories.com/
40. Welsh Bridge Books & Collectables
4.9 (9 reviews)
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Location: Welsh Bridge Frankwell Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-359995
Web Address: http://welshbridge.com/
39. Port Hill Suspension Bridge
4.8 (12 reviews)
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Location: 53 New Street Shrewsbury
38. Bear Steps Art Gallery and Medieval Hall
4.2 (19 reviews)
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Location: 2 Street Alkmonds Pl Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-344994
Web Address: http://shrewsburycivicsociety.co.uk/
37. St Andrew’s Church
4.6 (19 reviews)
Location: Shrewsbury
Web Address: https://visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-andrew-wroxeter.html
36. St Eata’s Church, Atcham.
4.9 (22 reviews)
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Location: Atcham Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-355300
35. Cantlop Bridge
4.2 (22 reviews)
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Location: Bridge House Longacre Dr Cantlop Shrewsbury
Tel: 370-333-1181
Web Address: http://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/cantlop-bridge/
34. Rodington Vineyard
4.8 (26 reviews)
Location: Rodington Rd. Sugden Lane Telford Shropshire Telford
Tel: 1952-770858
Web Address: http://rodingtonvineyard.co.uk/
33. Laura’s Tower
4.5 (33 reviews)
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Location: Shrewsbury
Web Address: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1246559
32. Coleham Pumping Station
4.7 (37 reviews)
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Location: Pumping Streetation Coleham Shrewsbury
Web Address: http://shrewsburysteamtrust.co.uk/
31. Rea Brook Valley
4.4 (42 reviews)
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Location: Rea Brook Valley Circular Walk Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-257610
Web Address: http://shrewsburytowncouncil.gov.uk/countryside-unit
30. Saint Alkmunds Church
4.4 (43 reviews)
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Location: 6 Street Alkmonds Pl Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-365478
Web Address: https://stalkmundschurchshrewsbury.org/
29. Abbey Gardens
4.5 (45 reviews)
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Location: Shrewsbury
28. Lord Hill’s Column
4.5 (64 reviews)
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Location: Column Roundabout Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-244668
Web Address: http://friendsoflordhillscolumn.co.uk/
27. Venus Pool Car Park
4.4 (66 reviews)
Location: Shrewsbury
Web Address: http://shropshirebirds.com/venus-pool-reserve/
26. Wroxeter Roman Vineyard
4.7 (74 reviews)
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Location: Wroxeter Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-761888
Web Address: http://wroxetervineyard.co.uk/
25. Haughmond Hill
4.6 (84 reviews)
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24. Corbet wood car park – for grinshill rocks
4.7 (86 reviews)
Location: Clive Shrewsbury
Web Address: http://shropshiresgreatoutdoors.co.uk/site/corbet-wood-countryside-heritage-site/
23. The Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre
3.6 (103 reviews)
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Location: Priory Road Shrewsbury
Tel: 345-000-7003
Web Address: https://shropshireleisurecentres.com/the-quarry-swimming-fitness-centre
22. Earl’s Hill Nature Reserve
4.8 (110 reviews)
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Location: Bogey Ln Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-284280
Web Address: https://shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/earls-and-pontesford-hill
21. Shrewsbury Cathedral
4.7 (149 reviews)
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Location: Cathedral Town Walls Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-290000
Web Address: http://shrewsburycathedral.co.uk/
20. Battlefield Falconry Centre
4.7 (149 reviews)
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Location: Battlefield 1403 Shrewsbury
Tel: 1939-210204
Web Address: http://battlefieldfalconrycentre.co.uk/
19. Shrewsbury Flower Show
4.1 (167 reviews)
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Location: Quarry Lodge Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-234050
Web Address: http://shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk/
18. Soldiers of Shropshire Museum (formerly Shropshire Regimental Museum)
4.5 (172 reviews)
Location: Castle Court Castle Street Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-358516
Web Address: http://soldiersofshropshire.co.uk/
17. Church of St Mary the Virgin
4.7 (212 reviews)
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Location: St Mary’s Pl Dogpole Shrewsbury
Tel: 845-303-2760
Web Address: https://visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/St-Mary-Shrewsbury.html
16. Home Farm Attingham
4.5 (240 reviews)
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Location: Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-709243
Web Address: http://homefarmattingham.co.uk/
15. Haughmond Abbey
4.6 (464 reviews)
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Location: B5062 Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-709661
Web Address: http://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/haughmond-abbey/
14. Jump In Trampoline Parks: Shrewsbury
4.4 (477 reviews)
Location: 1 Henley Way Shrewsbury
Tel: 800-098-8212
Web Address: https://gojumpin.com/locations/trampoline-park-shrewsbury/
13. Wroxeter Roman City
4.5 (888 reviews)
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Location: Wroxeter Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-761330
Web Address: http://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wroxeter-roman-city/
12. Hollywood Bowl Shrewsbury
4.2 (890 reviews)
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Location: Brixton Way Harlescott Shrewsbury
Tel: 844-826-3032
Web Address: https://hollywoodbowl.co.uk/
11. National Trust – Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill
4.7 (1,103 reviews)
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Location: Cross Houses near Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-708162
Web Address: http://nationaltrust.org.uk/attingham-park-cronkhill/
10. Shrewsbury Market Hall
4.5 (1,688 reviews)
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Location: Claremont Street Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-351067
Web Address: http://shrewsburymarkethall.co.uk/
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9. Saint Chad’s Church
4.6 (163 reviews)
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Location: 1 Street ‘s Terrace Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-365478
Web Address: http://stchadschurchshrewsbury.com/
8. Shrewsbury Abbey
4.5 (427 reviews)
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Location: 25 Abbey Foregate Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-232723
Web Address: http://shrewsburyabbey.com/
7. Sabrina Boat
4.6 (460 reviews)
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Location: Victoria Quay Victoria Ave Welsh Bridge Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-369741
Web Address: http://sabrinaboat.co.uk/
6. Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery
4.5 (729 reviews)
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Location: The Sq Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-258885
Web Address: http://shrewsburymuseum.org.uk/
5. Shrewsbury Castle
4.5 (776 reviews)
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Location: Castle Street Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-358516
Web Address: http://shrewsburymuseum.org.uk/visit-shrewsbury/shrewsbury-castle/
4. The Dingle
4.8 (815 reviews)
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Location: The Quarry Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-281010
Web Address: https://shrewsburytowncouncil.gov.uk/asset/quarry-park-shrewsbury
3. Shrewsbury Prison
4.6 (1,507 reviews)
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Location: The Dana Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-343100
Web Address: https://shrewsburyprison.com/
2. The Quarry
4.7 (5,033 reviews)
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Location: Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-281010
1. National Trust – Attingham Park
4.7 (5,190 reviews)
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Location: Attingham Park Atcham Shrewsbury
Tel: 1743-708123
Web Address: http://nationaltrust.org.uk/attingham-park/
Final Words:
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