Shropshire Tourist Information and Visitor Guide
http://www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/towns/shrewsbury_town.shtmlShrewsbury Visitor Guide
Birthplace of Charles Darwin, Shrewsbury is set amidst the glorious Shropshire countryside near to the Welsh Borders and is one of England's finest medieval market towns.
Birthplace of Charles Darwin, Shrewsbury is set amidst the glorious Shropshire countryside near to the Welsh Borders and is one of England's finest medieval market towns.
Visitor Attractions
The town has over 600 listed buildings including the Castle and the Abbey (home of the fictional Brother Cadfael).
Relax in beautiful Quarry Park or take a boat trip on the River Severn. You will also find a huge variety of things to see and do in the surrounding countryside.
Events
Each year a number of major festivals and special events are held, including the world famous Shrewsbury Flower Show.
June sees one of the country's top agricultural shows - the West Mid Show.
The annual Arts Festival Shrewsbury Summer Season offers a series of music, visual arts and theatre events running from June through until August.
August bank holiday sees the Shrewsbury Folk Festival, on of the Uk's top folk events.
The town also honours our most famous "son" by organising an annual Darwin Festival in February.
Shopping
The historic centre is a shopper's heaven packed with designer shops, smart new malls and an amazing range of independent retailers. And of course all the bars, cafes, restaurants and you could ever wish for.
Accommodation
We offer great hotels, bed and breakfast, self catering cottages, camping and camping sites - you will find huge selection both in the town and the surrounding area to cater for all tastes and budgets.
For more Shrewsbury information visit our local web site at www.shrewsburyguide.info
Guided Tours of Shrewsbury
Specialist tours of the area can be arranged by the Guild of Shropshire Tour Guides via their web site at www.shropshiretourguides.co.uk