Kimberley’s guidebook to Shrewsbury
Family fun
Quarry Play Ground
Wonderful playground for young children complete with playground.
Food scene
Vineyard and restaurant with wonderful views back to the town. Fantastic for lunch, for a tour of the winery or for a special evening dinner.
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Hencote
Hencote LaneVineyard and restaurant with wonderful views back to the town. Fantastic for lunch, for a tour of the winery or for a special evening dinner.
Wonderful new restaurant that MUST be booked in advance to secure weekend reservations. Two incredible chefs have brought their Michelin-level talents to Shrewsbury and we are thrilled to have them.
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The Walrus Restaurant
2 RoushillWonderful new restaurant that MUST be booked in advance to secure weekend reservations. Two incredible chefs have brought their Michelin-level talents to Shrewsbury and we are thrilled to have them.
Good quality food and atmosphere on offer at the Lion and Pheasant, which also has a little speakeasy style bar attached for pre-dinner drinks.
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Lion and Pheasant
49-50 Wyle CopGood quality food and atmosphere on offer at the Lion and Pheasant, which also has a little speakeasy style bar attached for pre-dinner drinks.
Wonderful place to spend a few hours. It won Market Hall of the Year 2019. Come to enjoy the vibrant culinary scene with Thai, Indian, Tapas, brunch or coffee at the fabulous Birds Nest cafe, pick up meat, fish as organic veg for your supper, or simply browse the independent stalls on the upper floor. You can buy wine, cheese, jewellery and round it all off with a craft beer or gin at the Gin bar.
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Shrewsbury Market Hall
Wonderful place to spend a few hours. It won Market Hall of the Year 2019. Come to enjoy the vibrant culinary scene with Thai, Indian, Tapas, brunch or coffee at the fabulous Birds Nest cafe, pick up meat, fish as organic veg for your supper, or simply browse the independent stalls on the upper floor. You can buy wine, cheese, jewellery and round it all off with a craft beer or gin at the Gin bar.
Packing in some great flavours and a chilled out vibe, this little restaurant is great for brunch, lunch or dinner. It’s also dog friendly!
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CSONS
8 Milk StPacking in some great flavours and a chilled out vibe, this little restaurant is great for brunch, lunch or dinner. It’s also dog friendly!
Another great independent restaurant. Great for brunch, lunch and dinner too. Friendly staff and good quality food in an unpretentious setting.
Butcher Row
Butcher RowAnother great independent restaurant. Great for brunch, lunch and dinner too. Friendly staff and good quality food in an unpretentious setting.
Warm and atmospheric bar / restaurant perfect for a cosy drink by the fire or for Sunday lunch. Right on the river this has long been a popular haunt for a meal or a drink. You will need to book for Sunday lunch (Dog friendly in bar area)
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The Armoury
Victoria AvenueWarm and atmospheric bar / restaurant perfect for a cosy drink by the fire or for Sunday lunch. Right on the river this has long been a popular haunt for a meal or a drink. You will need to book for Sunday lunch (Dog friendly in bar area)
Riverside bar and restaurant with the best beer garden in Shrewsbury. Sunny terrace that is always full as and when the British weather allows.
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The Boathouse
New StreetRiverside bar and restaurant with the best beer garden in Shrewsbury. Sunny terrace that is always full as and when the British weather allows.
Fabulous sushi restaurant. Try their bento boxes for great value at lunch time. You may need to book if you want to go on a Saturday night.
Umai
16A Princess StreetFabulous sushi restaurant. Try their bento boxes for great value at lunch time. You may need to book if you want to go on a Saturday night.
One of my favourite places to grab a coffee and a slice of cake...or brunch...or indeed lunch! Lovely atmosphere, always buzzy and friendly.
The Birds Nest
6-7 Claremont StOne of my favourite places to grab a coffee and a slice of cake...or brunch...or indeed lunch! Lovely atmosphere, always buzzy and friendly.
Sightseeing
Wonderful National Trust Property suited to those who love historical houses, or getting close to nature (with all the amenities that the National Trust provides!). It has magnificent snowdrops in Spring, a fabulous walled garden, guided walks, a kids area and there are always special exhibitions and activities on throughout the year. Please check the National Trust website for more information.
Attingham Park Estate Office
Wonderful National Trust Property suited to those who love historical houses, or getting close to nature (with all the amenities that the National Trust provides!). It has magnificent snowdrops in Spring, a fabulous walled garden, guided walks, a kids area and there are always special exhibitions and activities on throughout the year. Please check the National Trust website for more information.
Beautiful church with unusual circular style. A real landmark of the town and always welcoming to outsiders.
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Saint Chad's Church
1 St Chad's TerraceBeautiful church with unusual circular style. A real landmark of the town and always welcoming to outsiders.
Iconic building that now serves as warm and hospitable coffee shop AND a boutique cinema. Watch both commercial and arthouse films in comfortable seats along with your beverage of choice from the fully licensed bar.
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Old Market Hall
Iconic building that now serves as warm and hospitable coffee shop AND a boutique cinema. Watch both commercial and arthouse films in comfortable seats along with your beverage of choice from the fully licensed bar.
The castle and regimental museum is a beautiful building with stories and artefacts to please the curious.
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Kështjella Shrewsbury
Castle StreetThe castle and regimental museum is a beautiful building with stories and artefacts to please the curious.
A well-curated regional museum with a great programmes of exhibitions and events. This is also the location of the Tourist Information Office.
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Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery
The SquareA well-curated regional museum with a great programmes of exhibitions and events. This is also the location of the Tourist Information Office.
Events
Possibly the most famous and popular event in the Shrewsbury annual calendar. Many visitors come every year to see magnificent displays both within the flower show and around town.
Shrewsbury Flower Show
Possibly the most famous and popular event in the Shrewsbury annual calendar. Many visitors come every year to see magnificent displays both within the flower show and around town.
Always worth checking what is on at the Theatre. Please see their website for details. https://www.theatresevern.co.uk
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Theatre Severn
Frankwell QuayAlways worth checking what is on at the Theatre. Please see their website for details. https://www.theatresevern.co.uk
Essentials
Groceries, newspapers and little essentials
If you can’t find what you’re looking for in this friendly, high quality local shop then I’ll be surprised. For its size it offer great choice and lots of locally sourced items. You can even grab a paper, coffee, scone and local souvenirs.
Great for a quick shop and open sensible hours.
Woodfield Stores
52 Woodfield RdIf you can’t find what you’re looking for in this friendly, high quality local shop then I’ll be surprised. For its size it offer great choice and lots of locally sourced items. You can even grab a paper, coffee, scone and local souvenirs.
Great for a quick shop and open sensible hours.