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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
t:  01746 768813
e:  sandra@shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk
w:  www.shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk
p:  The Agricultural Showground
Berwick Road
Shrewsbury SY1 2PF
Shrewsbury Folk Festival
 
The Midland's biggest annual folk festival held every August bank holiday weekend. See website for details of this years event!
Shrewsbury Summer Season
t:  01743 281204
e: 
w:  www.shrewsburysummer.co.uk
p:  Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Summer Season
 
 
Major Arts festival. Visual arts, music, drama, dance, spoken word and comedy in June, July & August.
West Mid Show
t:  0870 957 6444
e:  enquiries@westmidshow.co.uk
w:  www.westmidshow.co.uk
p:  The Agricultural Showground
Berwick Road
Shrewsbury SY1 2PF
West Mid Show
 
 
The West Mid Show is one of the premier two day agriculural shows in the UK. A wide range of entertainment for both young and old alike. The main ring programme features some of the best attractions in the UK today
Annual Vintage Vehicle Show
t:  01743 860091
e:  msvintageclub@btinternet.com
w:  www.msvintageclub.org.uk
p:  West Mid Showground,
Shrewsbury SY1 2PF
Annual Vintage Vehicle Show
 
 
Mid Shropshire Vintage Club's Annual Show includes display of tractors, plus 1000 exhibits including cars. motorcycles, commercials, barn engines, steam engines and much more.
Mill Farm Riding Centre
t:  01746 785645
e:  mfrc1@tiscali.co.uk
w:  www.millfarmridingcentre.co.uk
p:  Hughley
Shrewsbury
SY5 6NT SY5 6NT
Mill Farm Riding Centre
 
 
 
Lessons for every ability in our large outdoor all-weather school, individual and group lessons. DIY and full livery are available, as well as horses for loan. For those wishing to bring their horse on holiday we offer B&B for you, stabling and pasture for your horse. With Mill Farm as your base, enjoy varied and safe rides in this spectacular corner of Shropshire. Special rides including Beach Rides, Childrens Acivities, hacks, and pub rides.
Shrewsbury International Street Theatre Festival
t:  0796 385 7594
e:  mrbillferguson@yahoo.com
w:  www.shrewsburystreetfest.co.uk
p:  Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury International Street Theatre Festival
 
A three-day feast of great entertainment on the streets of Shrewsbury, usually held at the end August / early September.
Acton Burnell Castle
t: 
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w:  www.english-heritage.org.uk
p:  Acton Burnell
Shrewsbury SY5 7PF
Acton Burnell Castle
 
English Heritage. The remains of a fortified manor house built in the 13th century by Robert Burnell, Chancellor of England and close friend of King Edward the First. The King was a regular visitor and it is said that he convened one of the first English Parliaments here in 1263.
Attingham Park
t:  01743 708162
e: 
w:  www.nationaltrust.org.uk
p:  Atcham
Shrewsbury SY4 4TP
Attingham Park
 
National Trust: Mansion & Park, built in 1785. The park has walks along the River Tern and through a deer park
Battlefield 1403
t:  01939 210905
e:  info@battlefield1403.com
w:  www.battlefield1403.com
p:  Battlefield Farm, Upper Battlefield, Shrewsbury SY43 DB
Battlefield 1403
 
Photos  
 
A new exhibition telling the story of the Battle of Shrewsbury on 21 July 1403. Also cafe & farm shop.
Bomere Water Skiing and Wakeboarding
t:  01743 872122
e:  info@bomere.co.uk
w:  www.bomere.co.uk
p:  Condover
Shrewsbury SY5 7AP
Bomere Water Skiing and Wakeboarding
 
 
 
Bomere offers superb water skiing conditions for all standards of skiers. Whether you are a seasoned professional, new to the sport ...... or if this is the quality time that you spend with family and friends - you won't find a better equipped or more beautiful spot for your needs.
Coleham Pumping Station
t:  01743 361196
e: 
w:  www.shrewsburymuseums.com/coleham
p:  Longden Coleham
Shrewsbury SY3 7DN
Coleham Pumping Station
 
 
 
Pumping Station, built in 1900 to house two massive steam-driven beam engines to pump sewage..... fun fun fun!
Cronkhill Villa (NT)
t:  01743 708162
e:  cronkhill@nationaltrust.org.uk
w:  www.nationaltrust.org.uk
p:  Atcham
Nr Shrewsbury SY5 6JP SY5 6JP
Cronkhill Villa (NT)
 
 
A early 19th century villa near Shrewsbury. Please note only open on selected days throughout the year. See National Trust website for details.
Haughmond Abbey
t:  01743 709661
e: 
w:  www.english-heritage.org.uk
p:  Upton Magna
Shrewsbury SY4 4RV
Haughmond Abbey
 
 
English Heritage - Extensive remains of 12th century Augustinian Abbey
Hawkstone Historic Park & Follies
t:  01939 200 611
e:  enquiries@hawkstone.co.uk
w:  www.hawkstone.co.uk/follies/hawkstone_park_follies.html
p:  Weston-under-Redcastle
Shrewsbury SY4 5UY
Hawkstone Historic Park & Follies
 
 
Woodland fantasy of caves and cliffs where paths twist and turn, rise and fall, and almost without fail reveal something unexpected around every corner: dramatic cliffs, towers monuments, tunnels and passageways. Associations with King Arthur.
Home Farm Attingham
t:  01743 709243
e:  info@homefarmattingham.co.uk
w:  www.homefarmattingham.co.uk
p:  Atcham, Shrewsbury SY4 4TN
Home Farm Attingham
 
 
Home Farm Attingham is a working farm open to the public. As well as being able to look around the historic farm and see its animals, visitors are able to visit the tearooms and also buy our own organic dairy ice cream.
Loton Park Speed Hill Climb
t:  01902 896699.
e: 
w:  www.hdlcc.com
p:  Nr Shrewsbury
Loton Park Speed Hill Climb
 
 
Regular motorsports events throughout the year.
Moreton Corbet Castle
t: 
e: 
w:  www.english-heritage.org.uk
p:  Near Shrewsbury
Moreton Corbet Castle
 
 
Picturesque remains of an 11th Century castle and an Elizabethan mansion house - English Heritage
Nesscliffe Counry Park & Kynaston's Cave
t: 
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w: 
p:  Nesscliffe
just off the A5
halfway between Shrewsbury and Oswestry SY4 1DB
Nesscliffe Counry Park & Kynaston's Cave
 
Nesscliffe hill is a sandstone escarpment & is now a country park with various footpaths through the woods. To the north of the hill the ramparts of an old hill fort are present. An old sandstone quarry face forms a spectacular cliff, popular for rock climbing. Cut into the cliff face is a cave reputedly the hideaway of the highwayman Humphrey Kynaston & his horse.
Quarry Park
t:  01743 281 000
e: 
w: 
p:  Shrewsbury
Quarry Park
 
 
 
A unique riverside setting, tree lined avenues and statuary plus the delightful Dingle, an old quarry with spectacular bedding displays, alpine borders, shrubberies and water features.
Sabrina River Boat Cruises
t:  01244 325394
e: 
w: 
p:  Victoria Quay
Shrewsbury
Sabrina River Boat Cruises
 
 
Half-hour river cruises on the River Severn at Shrewsbury. Available weekends and school holidays during the summer.
Shrewsbury Abbey
t:  01743 232723
e:  enquiries@shrewsburyabbey.com
w:  www.shrewsburyabbey.com
p:  Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury SY2 6BS
Shrewsbury Abbey
 
 
Follow in the footsteps of Brother Cadfael.... Founded in 1083 the Benedictine Abbey of St Peter and St Paul is now world famous as the home of the fictional Brother Cadfael.
Shrewsbury Castle
t:  01743 361196
e: 
w:  www.shrewsburymuseums.com
p:  Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Castle
 
 
 
The Great Hall houses the Shropshire Regimental Museum. In the grounds you will find the motte of the original Norman Castle.
Shrewsbury Flower Show
t:  01743 234050
e:  shrewsbury@clara.net
w:  www.shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk
p:  The Quarry
Shrewsbury SY1 1RN
Shrewsbury Flower Show
 
The Shrewsbury Flower Show is admired not only as Britain's best two-day summer show but also one of the finest events of its kind in the world.
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
t:  01743 361196
e: 
w:  www.shrewsburymuseums.com
p:  Rowley's House
Barker Street
Shrewsbury SY1 1QH
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
 
 
 
This striking black & white 16th century building was formerly known as Rowley's House, and currently home to the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery.
Shrewsbury Music Hall
t:  01743 281281
e:  mail@musichall.co.uk
w:  www.musichall.co.uk
p:  The Square
Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
Shrewsbury Music Hall
 
 
 
The Music Hall is a popular and busy venue hosting a wide range of arts and entertainment events.
Shropshire Wildlife Trust
t:  01743 284280
e: 
w:  www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
p:  193 Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury SY2 6AH
Shropshire Wildlife Trust
 
 
 
Shropshire Wildlife Trust is county's leading environmental charity. Based at the visitor centre in Shrewsbury they also have branches throughout the county and care for 37 local nature reserves.
St Chad's Church
t:  01743 365478
e:  info@stchadschurchshrewsbury.com
w:  www.stchadschurchshrewsbury.com
p:  St Chad's Terrace
Shrewsbury SY1 1JX
St Chad's Church
 
 
 
Beautiful Georgian church overlooking The Quarry. Open to visitors and regular events thoughout the year.
The Old Market Hall
t:  01743 281 281
e: 
w:  www.oldmarkethall.co.uk
p:  The Square
Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
The Old Market Hall
 
 
 
Centrepiece to Shrewsbury's Square the Hall originally served as a cloth market. Now beautifully refurbished, the building serves as an arts venue and café, showcasing films and digital media.
Wroxeter Roman City
t:  01743 761330
e: 
w:  www.english-heritage.org.uk
p:  Wroxeter
Shrewsbury SY5 6PH
Wroxeter Roman City
 
 
English Heritage. Roman name "Viroconium", the excavated remains of the second largest Roman city in Britain. Impressive ruins include 2nd century baths and remains of a huge gateway. According to Graham Phillips in his book ?King Arthur ? The True Story?, King Arthur moved into the abandoned Viroconium after the Romans left and re-named it Camelot!
Wroxeter Roman Vineyard
t:  01743 761888
e:  wine@wroxetervineyard.co.uk
w:  www.wroxetervineyard.co.uk
p:  Wroxeter
Shrewsbury SY5 6PQ
Wroxeter Roman Vineyard
 
 
Shropshire's finest wines... visit the vineyard, see the lavender and Roman Sheep - free wine tasting!
Victoria Nettleton Landscape & Garden Design
t:  01952 510688
e:  victoria@victorianettleton.co.uk
w:  www.victorianettleton.co.uk
p:  Near Shrewsbury
Victoria Nettleton Landscape & Garden Design
 
 
 
We offer a complete design service for your outdoor space. From initial consultation to the final stages of planting - we aim to please! Also garden artifacts for sale. See web site for full range of services.
Dobbies Garden World
t:  01743 874 261
e:  bayleys@dobbies.com
w:  www.dobbies.com/shrewsbury-garden-centre.aspx
p:  Bayston Hill Nurseries
Shrewsbury SY3 0DA
Dobbies Garden World
 
 
 
Superb plant selections, pets and aquatics, garden and conservatory furniture. Gifts including ceramics, glass, candles, books and speciality food.
Espiritu Balloon Flights
t:  01743 790100
e: 
w:  www.espiritu-balloonflights.co.uk
p:  Plox Green
Minsterley
Shrewsbury SY5 0HT
Espiritu Balloon Flights
 
 
Experience the tranquillity and beauty of nature with a truly traditional balloon flight.
Hawkstone Park Golf Course
t:  01939 200611
e:  enquiries@hawkstone.co.uk
w:  www.hawkstone.co.uk/golf/golf.html
p:  Weston-under-Redcastle
Shrewsbury SY4 5UY
Hawkstone Park Golf Course
 
 
 
Golf at Hawkstone Park is truly a unique experience. The tremendous landscape is ideal for its two championship courses and 6 hole par 3 course, offering a wonderful contrast, suitable for golfers of varying standards. A golfing experience at Hawkstone Park will be a memorable occasion and a must for any golfing enthusiast.
Percy Thrower's Garden Centre
t:  01743 352 311
e: 
w:  www.g-l.co.uk/content.asp?contentid=615
p:  Oteley Rd
Shrewsbury SY2 6QW
Percy Thrower's Garden Centre
 
 
 
One of Shropshire`s leading garden Centres. Garden ornaments, aquatics, patio and garden furniture, unusual gifts and cards. Licenced restaurant and coffee shop.
Secret Shropshire
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w:  www.secretshropshire.org.uk
p:  Shrewsbury
Secret Shropshire
 
 
 
Shropshire County Council's facinating online archive of 10,000 images, covering local history, natural environment, archaeological treasures and much more.
Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival
t:  01743 281200
e: 
w:  www.cartoonshrewsbury.com
p:  The Square
Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival
 
Now regarded as one of the leading events of its kind in the UK, the Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival is guaranteed to draw a smile on the faces of all visitors.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club
t:  0871 811 8800
e: 
w:  www.shrewsburytown.com
p:  Oteley Road
Shrewsbury SY2 6ST
Shrewsbury Town Football Club
 
 
 
Official website of the Shrewsbury Town Football Club
Shropshire Aero Club
t:  01939 232882
e:  info@shropshireaeroclub.com
w:  www.shropshireaeroclub.co.uk
p:  Sleap Aerodrome
Harmer Hill
Shrewsbury SY4 3HE
Shropshire Aero Club
 
 
 
A friendly flying club set in the stunning Shropshire countryside, just 8 miles north of Shrewsbury.
Shropshire Archives
t:  01743 255 350
e: 
w:  www.shropshireonline.gov.uk/archives.nsf
p:  Castle Gates
Shrewsbury SY1 2AQ
Shropshire Archives
 
 
 
Shropshire Archives are your first stop for Shropshire Family History / Geneology / Local History! They hold over 5 miles (nearly 9 kilometres) of material relating to Shropshire past and present.
Shropshire Family History Society
t: 
e:  enquiries@sfhs.org.uk
w:  www.sfhs.org.uk
p:  Shrewsbury
Shropshire Family History Society
 
 
 
The Shropshire Family History Society was founded in 1979 to provide a meeting place in Shropshire for all those interested in Family History.