Penny's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Lots of historic buildings and black and white houses. Of note is the library, the train station facade, and The Square with its Picture House and selection of markets and events.
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Shrewsbury
Lots of historic buildings and black and white houses. Of note is the library, the train station facade, and The Square with its Picture House and selection of markets and events.
Situated by the bandstand within the town’s Quarry Park. These were designed and planted by famous Blue Peter gardener Percy Thrower. Includes a water feature and planting surrounded by circular path and hedging. A little gem that you wouldn’t otherwise see.
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Dingle
Situated by the bandstand within the town’s Quarry Park. These were designed and planted by famous Blue Peter gardener Percy Thrower. Includes a water feature and planting surrounded by circular path and hedging. A little gem that you wouldn’t otherwise see.
The West Midlands and County shows are held annually along with a wide range of events and exhibitions to draw visitors.
Greenhous West Mid Showground
Gravel Hill LaneThe West Midlands and County shows are held annually along with a wide range of events and exhibitions to draw visitors.
Steinbrjóturinn
Saint Chad's Church
1 St Chad's TerraceOne of Shrewsbury’s classic buildings.
Food scene
Independent food and drink venue. Whether you want coffee and cake or a full meal and a pint, the range of food is excellent and largely home made.
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The Armoury
Victoria AvenueIndependent food and drink venue. Whether you want coffee and cake or a full meal and a pint, the range of food is excellent and largely home made.
Good place for food and drink. Outside seating overlooking the River Severn and Quarry Park.
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The Boathouse
New StreetGood place for food and drink. Outside seating overlooking the River Severn and Quarry Park.
The Third Place
130 FrankwellAward winning Indian food restaurant and takeaway service.
One of 2 venues, both close to the town park. This one has outdoor eating space.
The Shrewsbury Hotel - JD Wetherspoon
Bridge StreetOne of 2 venues, both close to the town park. This one has outdoor eating space.
Large Co-op with a good selection of wines and beers and delicatessen products as well as the usual brand items.
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Co-op Food
WharfageLarge Co-op with a good selection of wines and beers and delicatessen products as well as the usual brand items.
New Great Wall
Gains Park WayClosest takeaway. Good menu and nice food.
Activities
Whether it’s a national play, a one man show or a panto, this venue hosts a wide variety of events to appeal to a broad audience. Good parking in the town carpark adjacent and a variety of food and drink opportunities inside and around this venue.
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Theatre Severn
Frankwell QuayWhether it’s a national play, a one man show or a panto, this venue hosts a wide variety of events to appeal to a broad audience. Good parking in the town carpark adjacent and a variety of food and drink opportunities inside and around this venue.
A little theatre with a good range of touring plays and shows. Also a nice coffee bar upstairs with views over the river and across to town.
Shrewsbury Theatre Severn
FrankwellA little theatre with a good range of touring plays and shows. Also a nice coffee bar upstairs with views over the river and across to town.
Public services
Shrewsbury hospital
Bicton Heath Post Office
Unit 3 Gains Park WayBicton Heath Shopping Centre
Welshpool Road