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Shropshire culture and arts: let Shropshire open your eyes

Shropshire doesn’t just give you tranquil surroundings, rich history and amazing food. All year round, Shropshire has a vibrant arts and culture scene to inspire and entertain. At Shropshire theatres you can catch nationally touring drama, comedy, live music, musicals, pantomime, and plays for children. As well as big-name cinemas you’ll find two independent cinemas in Shropshire, plus screenings in other performance spaces around the county. Shropshire museums and their knowledgeable staff are amazing. You can get up close to Roman treasure, travel through decades of British pop culture, see a full-size reconstruction of the woolly mammoths that wandered Shropshire thousands of years ago. In small galleries around the county you can buy original artwork from local artists. Shropshire’s beautiful scenery and quietude mean many creative people have made our county their home, including writers, artists, photographers and musicians. We love festivals in Shropshire, and many of our annual festivals embrace the arts. You could attend a classical music recital in a beautiful church or visit the open studios of artists. Are you ready to soak up Shropshire’s arts and culture?

Green End

Antiques Emporium

A wonderful emporium in the beautiful market town of Whitchurch in Shropshire, home to a wide range of antique, vintage, crafted & modern pieces. Whitchurch Antiques Emporium offers two floors of interesting and unusual antique and vintage pieces including furniture, glassware, ceramics, vintage clothing, vynal, books and comics. Open 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday […]

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Shrewsbury

Get Set Go English

English in Shropshire – Immersive English Holiday Courses Whether you are a junior or adult learner, English in Shropshire courses are designed to help you make significant progress in your English skills while enjoying the cultural richness of the area. • Combine English lessons with an immersive cultural experience • Take your learning beyond the […]

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Shrewsbury

Visual Art Network

Our street gallery located on the middle level of the Darwin Shopping Centre features a diverse range of work to buy by local artists and makers. The Visual Art Network (VAN) is a volunteer run organisation for artists aiming to promote local visual arts in the Shropshire area. Our members exhibit and sell their work […]

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Ludlow

Ludlow Brewery

Independent brewery and unique converted Victorian railway shed tap house, close to Ludlow railway Station. Open 7 days a week for beers, drinks and bar snacks, with ample on-site parking in front and behind the brewery. Brewery shop & take out beers; brewery tours available (ring 01584 873 291 or email in advance to book).

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Oswestry

British Ironwork Centre

The British Ironwork Centre is the largest centre in the United Kingdom for decorative metal work. A place for you and your family to not only enjoy our beautiful pieces of art, but to also explore what we have to offer here on site. Renowned for the Knife Angel, Spoon Gorilla and the Manchester Bee, […]

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Ludlow,

The Artists' Gallery

The Artists’ Gallery is run by a co-operative group of eight local artists, producing beautiful, innovative and highly skilled work, covering a broad spectrum of disciplines. Including hand-thrown stoneware ceramics, intricate digital wildlife prints, turned wooden vessels and much more. Situated on the Ludlow Farm Shop complex just off the A49.  Come and immerse yourself […]

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Nr Shifnal

Weston Park

Enjoy the great outdoors at Weston Park. With 1,000 acres of wonderful to explore, the adventures across our estate are endless. Enjoy woodland walks, soak up the fresh air and take in the breath-taking views across the estate. At Weston, we don’t do out of bounds, so bring the dog, the bikes and a picnic […]

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Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings changed skylines around the world forever. Situated just outside Shrewsbury town centre, the internationally important Flaxmill Maltings reflects a time when Shropshire led the way in engineering. The site is home to eight special buildings each with a unique story to tell, including the 1797 Main Mill which is the world’s first […]

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Oswestry

Oswestry Tourist Information Centre

Visit Oswestry Town Tourist Information Centre at Oswestry Market Hall. The Town TIC is open 3 days each week, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 to 3 pm. You can ask our staff anything about Oswestry and The Welsh Borders and they will do their best to help you. They are real ambassadors for the town […]

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Shrewsbury

Old Market Hall Cinema and Cafe Bar

From the outside, you would never guess that this 16th century Market Hall is home to a contemporary café bar and cinema. Located in Shrewsbury’s historic Square, the OMH is the place to meet friends over a cup of your favourite brew, or a Gin & Tonic from an extensive menu. The 81-seat independent cinema […]

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Bishop's Castle

Poetry Pharmacy

Welcome to the world’s first walk-in Poetry Pharmacy. Visit our beautiful Victorian shop in pretty Bishop’s Castle and browse the shelves according to your mood – from ‘Matters of the Heart’ to ‘For days when the world is too much with us’.  You will find books, art and gifts as well as beautiful stationery and […]

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Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury Castle

Whether you’re a friend or foe everyone is welcome to explore the grounds of this ancient site for free. The fortifications that have been on this site since 1074 have both protected the town from invaders and welcomed dignitaries over the centuries. Today the elegant sandstone castle, modernised by Thomas Telford in the 18th century […]

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Much Wenlock

Much Wenlock Museum

Can you name the town that was the inspiration for the modern Olympic Games? If you said Much Wenlock, you’re spot on. At the Much Wenlock Museum you’ll discover how Baron Pierre de Coubertin was inspired to start the modern Olympics when he visited the Much Wenlock Olympian Games. You’ll also find out about the […]

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Winter sunrise from the Wrekin ❤️ 

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Embark on a journey through Ludlow's enchanting streets on a sunny Saturday market day! 🌞✨ 

Witness the lively atmosphere as local traders bring colors and flavors to the scene. Explore quaint independent shops, bask in the aromatic charm of cafes, and savor culinary delights at local restaurants. 

Ludlow's picturesque streets are a canvas of culture waiting to be explored! 🛍️🍽️ 

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"🏰✨ Dive into the heart of Shrewsbury's Castle Quarter – the epicenter of history and grandeur! 🏰 Home to four of the town's largest historic treasures – Shrewsbury Castle, Library, Prison, and Train Station. 

Did you know Shrewsbury Castle's foundations were laid in 1083 by the 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, Roger de Montgomery? 
Montgomery, a cousin of William the Conqueror, earned this castle and more as a thank-you for his aid during the Norman conquest.

From royal stronghold to a 16th-century transformation, Shrewsbury Castle has quite the story. Now, it stands majestically, housing the Shropshire Regimental Museum. 👑🏰 Ready to step into the pages of history?

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