Shaun’s guidebook

Shaun
Shaun’s guidebook

Sightseeing

A lovely walk close to Haughmond Abbey with fantastic views over Shrewsbury and across to the Shropshire Hills AONB
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Haughmond Hill
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A lovely walk close to Haughmond Abbey with fantastic views over Shrewsbury and across to the Shropshire Hills AONB
Home to the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry and Shropshire Yeomanry Regimental museum. Take a climb to Laura's Tower, the old lookout post for views across to The Dana (Shrewsbury Prison), The Abbey and much more.
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Kështjella Shrewsbury
Castle Street
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Home to the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry and Shropshire Yeomanry Regimental museum. Take a climb to Laura's Tower, the old lookout post for views across to The Dana (Shrewsbury Prison), The Abbey and much more.
The worlds most interactive prison, escape cells, prison breakouts or just a tour, something for everyone. The Dana has also been the filming location for The Queen & I, Coronation Street and recently Time featuring Sean Bean and Stephen Graham.
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Burgu i Shrewsbury
The Dana
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The worlds most interactive prison, escape cells, prison breakouts or just a tour, something for everyone. The Dana has also been the filming location for The Queen & I, Coronation Street and recently Time featuring Sean Bean and Stephen Graham.
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Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery
The Square
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An 18th century estate for all seasons with 200 acres of parkland and Regency Mansion, a perfect destination whatever the weather.
National Trust - Attingham Park
An 18th century estate for all seasons with 200 acres of parkland and Regency Mansion, a perfect destination whatever the weather.
One of the best ways to see Shrewsbury and explore the River Severn. Snacks, hot and cold drinks and bar onboard, sit back and listen to the entertaining commentary from the knowledgable captain.
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Sabrina Boat
Welsh Bridge
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One of the best ways to see Shrewsbury and explore the River Severn. Snacks, hot and cold drinks and bar onboard, sit back and listen to the entertaining commentary from the knowledgable captain.

Food scene

Michelin Guide 2022, it won't be long before they have their first star. Fabulous food and great service! Booking essential. www.the-walrus.co.uk
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The Walrus Restaurant
2 Roushill
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Michelin Guide 2022, it won't be long before they have their first star. Fabulous food and great service! Booking essential. www.the-walrus.co.uk
Another Michelin Guide Restaurant, Take in Haughmond Abbey, walk around Haughmond Hill and then call in here for lunch. Fantastic! www.thehaughmond.co.uk
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Haughmond
Pelham Road
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Another Michelin Guide Restaurant, Take in Haughmond Abbey, walk around Haughmond Hill and then call in here for lunch. Fantastic! www.thehaughmond.co.uk
Full of fantastic eateries, fresh fish, meats, cheeses, fruits & veg, set over two floors and cloaked in an uninspiring 1960's exterior. Well worth popping into either to stock up for your stay or to grab a light bite during the day. www.shrewsburymarkethall.co.uk
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Market Hall
27 Earle Street
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Full of fantastic eateries, fresh fish, meats, cheeses, fruits & veg, set over two floors and cloaked in an uninspiring 1960's exterior. Well worth popping into either to stock up for your stay or to grab a light bite during the day. www.shrewsburymarkethall.co.uk
If you love pizza, you'll love Dough & Oil. Hand stretched sourdough pizzas with some great flavour combo's. And if you can't finish your pizza they'll happily box it up for you to take away. www.doughandoil.com
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Dough & Oil
18 Castle St
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If you love pizza, you'll love Dough & Oil. Hand stretched sourdough pizzas with some great flavour combo's. And if you can't finish your pizza they'll happily box it up for you to take away. www.doughandoil.com
This little Tapas bar could be open all week, as it stands its open Wed, Thur, Fri evenings and Sat & Sun for lunch service and evening service. This means that booking is essential and its generally full but this effect the high quality of the food and service.
Casa Naranjo
73C Wyle Cop
This little Tapas bar could be open all week, as it stands its open Wed, Thur, Fri evenings and Sat & Sun for lunch service and evening service. This means that booking is essential and its generally full but this effect the high quality of the food and service.
Great pub grub, right on the River Severn. www.brunningandprice.co.uk/armoury
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The Armoury
Victoria Avenue
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Great pub grub, right on the River Severn. www.brunningandprice.co.uk/armoury
Purveyors of fine wines, charcuterie and cheese! An intimate and cosy little bar and garden, small plates, sharing boards, anti-pasta and Liz's favourite the Hemingway Cocktail. www.ernestandco.co.uk
Ernest & Co
52 Wyle Cop
Purveyors of fine wines, charcuterie and cheese! An intimate and cosy little bar and garden, small plates, sharing boards, anti-pasta and Liz's favourite the Hemingway Cocktail. www.ernestandco.co.uk
Our favourite restaurant in town at the moment. A food fusion of Australia, Asia and the Pacific Rim. Great flavoured dishes that are designed to be shared, although you may not want to once you've tasted them. They have a healthy range of cocktails, wines and beers and the service is excellent.
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House of the Rising Sun
18 Butcher Row
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Our favourite restaurant in town at the moment. A food fusion of Australia, Asia and the Pacific Rim. Great flavoured dishes that are designed to be shared, although you may not want to once you've tasted them. They have a healthy range of cocktails, wines and beers and the service is excellent.
Our favourite curry house in Shrewsbury, food is great, portions a good size and reasonably priced. It's also less than a minutes walk from the mews.
The Masala
Our favourite curry house in Shrewsbury, food is great, portions a good size and reasonably priced. It's also less than a minutes walk from the mews.

Food Shopping - by foot

Conveniently situated next to Abbey Foregate car park, approximately a 10 minute walk from our cottage.
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Asda Shrewsbury Superstore
Old Potts Way
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Conveniently situated next to Abbey Foregate car park, approximately a 10 minute walk from our cottage.
Approximately a five minute walk, left out of the mews, left down St Julian's Friars, past the Hop & Friar PH, over Greyfriars Bridge into Coleham and it'll be directly in front of you.
SPAR Coleham
56 Longden Coleham
Approximately a five minute walk, left out of the mews, left down St Julian's Friars, past the Hop & Friar PH, over Greyfriars Bridge into Coleham and it'll be directly in front of you.
Situated at the top of Castle Street, downstairs in M & S is their Food Hall, great for those well earned treats. On the way from the train station to the cottage.
Marks and Spencer
5 Castle Street
Situated at the top of Castle Street, downstairs in M & S is their Food Hall, great for those well earned treats. On the way from the train station to the cottage.
Open from 7am - 10pm daily at the top of Pride Hill, easy to pick up a few bits here if you've arrived by train as its on the way.
Tesco Express
24 Pride Hill
Open from 7am - 10pm daily at the top of Pride Hill, easy to pick up a few bits here if you've arrived by train as its on the way.
8am - 4pm Tue - Sat, Sun & Mon Closed - Butchers, Grocers, Fishmongers, Vegetarian & Vegan. It also has a number of little restaurants, cafés and eateries.
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Market Hall
27 Earle Street
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8am - 4pm Tue - Sat, Sun & Mon Closed - Butchers, Grocers, Fishmongers, Vegetarian & Vegan. It also has a number of little restaurants, cafés and eateries.
Specialising in Sourdough bread and french style pastries, Ottolive Bakehouse only bake with organic flour and the best ingredients they can get. Open from 9am til 3pm or until they've sold out!
Bakehouse 2.0
5 Bellstone
Specialising in Sourdough bread and french style pastries, Ottolive Bakehouse only bake with organic flour and the best ingredients they can get. Open from 9am til 3pm or until they've sold out!
A mouthwateringly good deli in the heart of Shrewsbury, where Wyle Cop meets the High Street.
Appleyards
85 Wyle Cop
A mouthwateringly good deli in the heart of Shrewsbury, where Wyle Cop meets the High Street.

Walking in Shrewsbury

Rea Brook Vally Nature Reserve is a stones throw from our cottage and is relaxing circular walk. If you're very lucky you may even spot the kingfishers.
Rea Brook Valley
Rea Brook Valley Circular Walk
Rea Brook Vally Nature Reserve is a stones throw from our cottage and is relaxing circular walk. If you're very lucky you may even spot the kingfishers.
Shrewsbury Visitor Information Centre offers year-round walking tours of Shrewsbury in the heart of the historic town. Join one of their daily guided walks throughout the summer. Led by their team of knowledgeable guides, explore the history and buildings of Shrewsbury during a 90 minute walk around this historic town. Advance online bookings advised with remaining tickets available to purchase from Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery on the day.
Original Shrewsbury
Market Street
Shrewsbury Visitor Information Centre offers year-round walking tours of Shrewsbury in the heart of the historic town. Join one of their daily guided walks throughout the summer. Led by their team of knowledgeable guides, explore the history and buildings of Shrewsbury during a 90 minute walk around this historic town. Advance online bookings advised with remaining tickets available to purchase from Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery on the day.

Food & drinks - on the river

The Boathouse has a fantastic garden overlooking the Quarry Park and the River Severn, a perfect place for spending a lazy afternoon. The food and service can sometimes be a little 'hit and miss' but the location is spot on.
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The Boathouse
New Street
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The Boathouse has a fantastic garden overlooking the Quarry Park and the River Severn, a perfect place for spending a lazy afternoon. The food and service can sometimes be a little 'hit and miss' but the location is spot on.
Terrace is a beautiful outdoor restaurant and cocktail bar in Shrewsbury. All of their food is made from locally sourced ingredients and cooked on charcoal. The covered outdoor terrace is tranquil and relaxing with only the occasional rowing club boat or paddle boarder pasting below you on the river.
Terrace Charcoal Grill & Lounge Bar
Terrace is a beautiful outdoor restaurant and cocktail bar in Shrewsbury. All of their food is made from locally sourced ingredients and cooked on charcoal. The covered outdoor terrace is tranquil and relaxing with only the occasional rowing club boat or paddle boarder pasting below you on the river.
Recently refurbished, Coleham Tap is a Marstons owned pub, good honest pub grub at reasonable prices with the benefit of a great garden that over looks the River Severn
Coleham Tap
Recently refurbished, Coleham Tap is a Marstons owned pub, good honest pub grub at reasonable prices with the benefit of a great garden that over looks the River Severn

Drinks - cocktails, wines, beers

Sister establishment to The House of the Rising Sun and right next door to it in Butchers Row. Fabulous cocktails and staff!
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The Libertine Cocktail Bar Tea Rooms
16-17 Butcher Row
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Sister establishment to The House of the Rising Sun and right next door to it in Butchers Row. Fabulous cocktails and staff!
A compact and bijou offshoot of Tanner Wines, indoor and outdoor seating, secluded courtyard and the chance to sample a little tapas/nibbles and a wide selection of wines by the glass or bottle. Beers, cider and G & T's are available but its the wines front and centre.
Wine and Tapas at A Taste Of Tanners
A compact and bijou offshoot of Tanner Wines, indoor and outdoor seating, secluded courtyard and the chance to sample a little tapas/nibbles and a wide selection of wines by the glass or bottle. Beers, cider and G & T's are available but its the wines front and centre.

Café

Small and quirky café in the delightful setting of St Alkmonds Square, quiet and peaceful and off of the main High Street.
Bear Steps Cafe
Saint Alkmonds Place
Small and quirky café in the delightful setting of St Alkmonds Square, quiet and peaceful and off of the main High Street.
Known for its GF cinnamon buns that sell out very quickly at the weekend. Also great for breakfast baps or light bites at lunch.
Caffè Mondi
Known for its GF cinnamon buns that sell out very quickly at the weekend. Also great for breakfast baps or light bites at lunch.
Lovely cafe in The Parade offering a fabulous selection of homemade breakfasts/brunch and lunches. It has a large outside terrace which has wonderful views over the river and various landmarks.
The River View Cafe
Lovely cafe in The Parade offering a fabulous selection of homemade breakfasts/brunch and lunches. It has a large outside terrace which has wonderful views over the river and various landmarks.