Guidebook for Shrewsbury
Food Scene
Momo No Ki
18-21 Abbey ForegateMy previous guests loved it!
Sightseeing
The Quarry is used for various events throughout the year, including the well known annual Shrewsbury Flower Show. It has also been used as a live music venue with the likes of Jools Holland.
42 locals recommend
The Quarry
The Quarry is used for various events throughout the year, including the well known annual Shrewsbury Flower Show. It has also been used as a live music venue with the likes of Jools Holland.
This 18th-century home contains one of the most complete surviving collections of Regency style. The grounds are superb, great for walking/exploring. The house is exquisite and a real treasure trove.
52 locals recommend
National Trust's Attingham Park
This 18th-century home contains one of the most complete surviving collections of Regency style. The grounds are superb, great for walking/exploring. The house is exquisite and a real treasure trove.
The Abbey was founded as a Benedictine Monastery by Roger de Montgomery in 1083 and is still a site of worship to this day.
17 locals recommend
Shrewsbury Abbey
25 Abbey ForegateThe Abbey was founded as a Benedictine Monastery by Roger de Montgomery in 1083 and is still a site of worship to this day.
No other church in the country has a collection to equal it. Most of the glass was brought from elsewhere, much of it from Europe, by 2 remarkable clergymen, and installed in St Mary’s during the 18C.
Church of St Mary the Virgin
DogpoleNo other church in the country has a collection to equal it. Most of the glass was brought from elsewhere, much of it from Europe, by 2 remarkable clergymen, and installed in St Mary’s during the 18C.
Historic building & only grade 1 listed for its particular construction. Superb stained glass windows. When installed the congregation thought they where 2 brightly coloured so they where painted over
7 locals recommend
Saint Chad's Church
1 St Chad's TerraceHistoric building & only grade 1 listed for its particular construction. Superb stained glass windows. When installed the congregation thought they where 2 brightly coloured so they where painted over
The Quarry is the main recreational park in Shrewsbury, created in 1719 and encompassing 29 acres. One of its most famous features is the picturesque Dingle flower garden open all year round.
10 locals recommend
The Dingle
The Quarry is the main recreational park in Shrewsbury, created in 1719 and encompassing 29 acres. One of its most famous features is the picturesque Dingle flower garden open all year round.
The Castle houses the spectacular collections of the Shropshire Regimental Museum Trust including pictures, uniforms, medals, weapons and other equipment from the 18th Century to the present day.
6 locals recommend
Shropshire Regimental Museum
Castle StreetThe Castle houses the spectacular collections of the Shropshire Regimental Museum Trust including pictures, uniforms, medals, weapons and other equipment from the 18th Century to the present day.
Battlefield Falconry Centre
Battlefield 1403You get to handle and fly a hawk and walk through the countryside.
Arts & Culture
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery
The SquareVery informative and beautiful art exhibition.
The Market Hall Cinema
Market SquareGreat place to watch films and have coffee
Located close to the town centre and transport links this is a lovely multi-theatre venue, within 10 minutes walk of rail and bus station.
37 locals recommend
Theatre Severn
Frankwell QuayLocated close to the town centre and transport links this is a lovely multi-theatre venue, within 10 minutes walk of rail and bus station.
Essentials
Asda Shrewsbury Superstore
Old Potts WayClose and convenient