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The Old Market Hall, The Square, Shrewsbury

About Shrewsbury

This most ancient county town developed amid a steep hill set within a loop of the River Severn. Shrewsbury is a wonderfully atmospheric town which beguiles the visitor with sights of bygone centuries and much a great charm is to be found in its narrow streets and medieval buildings.

St.Mary's church, one of the towns oldest buildings was built around 1200. A castle was built in Shrewsbury by the Normans, though the oldest parts of the present castle date from the 13th century. This castle was restored by Telford some 200 years ago. The towns Bear Steps cottages are well worth a visit as they date from the 14th century.

Famous sons of Shrewsbury include Charles Darwin who was born here in 1809. Then there is Robert Clive who was once Mayor of Shrewsbury. The home of Robert Clive, Clive House contains a good collection of China, Militaria, Costumes and Furniture, this house is open to the public and is well worth seeing.

Although you will doubtless enjoy seeking out Shrewsbury's historic past it is also very much a town of the present with branches of all the major high street stores. There are plenty of local inns, good quality wine merchants along with many quaint antique shops, so you shopping can be varied and enjoyable. There are museums and galleries infact, Shrewsbury is a town that has something for everyone.

Brightest summer attraction - The Shrewsbury Flower Show.


Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Shrewsbury

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Shrewsbury Castle(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)Pictures
Haughmond Abbey(3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction NE)Pictures
Attingham Park(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction SE)Pictures
Wroxeter Roman City(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction SE)Pictures
Grinshill Hill(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction N)Pictures
Acton Burnell Castle(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction S)Pictures
Moreton Corbet Castle(8.2 miles, 13.1 km, direction NE)Pictures
Buildwas Abbey(10.5 miles, 17.0 km, direction SE)Pictures
Wenlock Priory(11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction SE)Pictures
Carding Mill Valley & Long Mynd(11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction S)Pictures
Hawkstone Park(11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction NE)Pictures
Benthall Hall(11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction SE)Pictures
Stiperstones(12.0 miles, 19.4 km, direction SW)Pictures

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Recommended towns near Shrewsbury

Condover, in the county of Shropshire (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction S)
A quiet and peaceful place, its pretty properties protected from the traffic that speeds down the main A49, Condover lies seemingly undisturbed by the passage of time.
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Acton Burnell, in the county of Shropshire (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction S)
Interestingly, Acton Burnell has connections with America that go back to the stirring days of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
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High Ercall, in the county of Shropshire (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction NE)
High Ercall, or rather Arkle, as the locals pronounce it, is the very epitome of rural charm.
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Grinshill, in the county of Shropshire (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction N)
The picturesque village of Grinshill is spread beneath Grinshill Hill, an isolated rocky outcrop which rises above the plains of the Severn Valley.
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Leebotwood, in the county of Shropshire (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction S)
Charming village, lying north of Church Stretton within the shadow of the Long Mynd.
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Hodnet, in the county of Shropshire (12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction NE)
Shropshire is a beautiful old county with a wealth of ancient and historic villages, some, like Hodnet, retain wonderful 'gems' from an old and illustrious past.
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Ironbridge, in the county of Shropshire (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction SE)
This town is named for the famous bridge that spans the River Severn - the world's first Iron Bridge..
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Colemere, in the county of Shropshire (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction N)
Clolemere is a countryside heritage site with miles of waymarked walks circling over 70 acres of water, woodland and sweet scented meadows.
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Little Stretton, in the county of Shropshire (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction S)
Little Stretton lies in a charming rural area a short distance from the old town of Church Stretton.
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Ellesmere, in the county of Shropshire (15.1 miles, 24.4 km, direction NW)
Ellesmere, has a lovely 'holiday' atmosphere which gives it an 'away from it all' feel.
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Market Drayton, in the county of Shropshire (17.7 miles, 28.4 km, direction NE)
Market Drayton is famous as the home of Gingerbread, and as the birthplace of Robert Clive - Clive of India, he was educated at the Grammar School, founded in 1558, and his desk bearing his carved initials is still preserved.
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Tong, in the county of Shropshire (19.1 miles, 30.8 km, direction E)
Fortunately, this attractive village was saved from the ravages of traffic by the building of the A41 By-Pass which was built around 1966.
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Stokesay, in the county of Shropshire (19.5 miles, 31.5 km, direction S)
The village of Stokesay lies amid the soft rolling fields and wooded valley's of shropshire.
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Audlem, in the county of Cheshire (21.8 miles, 35.0 km, direction NE)
A walk around the village reveals pleasant black and white timber framed properties, delightful cottages, and buildings of the Victorian era when the canal system and railways came to the area.
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Claverley, in the county of Shropshire (22.1 miles, 35.6 km, direction SE)
Claverley is surrounded by agricultural land, a short distance from delightful Bridgenorth, a picturesque town on the banks of the River Severn.
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Nearby travel help

Shrewsbury Station(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)
Yorton Station(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction N)
M54 Junction 7(8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction E)
M54 Junction 6(11.0 miles, 17.8 km, direction E)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport(43.5 miles, 69.9 km, direction N)
Birmingham International Airport(46.2 miles, 74.4 km, direction E)
Shrewsbury to London(139.1 miles, 223.9 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Shrewsbury

Hotel NameApproximate distance from Shrewsbury center
Cromwells Hotel(0.1 miles, 0.1 km)
The Lion Hotel(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
Abbots Mead Hotel(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
Sandford House Hotel(0.2 miles, 0.4 km)
Albright Hussey(3.1 miles, 4.9 km, direction N)
Mercure Albrighton Hall Shrewsbury(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction N)
Dovecote Grange Guest House(8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction E)
The Old Orleton Inn(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction E)
Swallow Buckatree Hall Hotel(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction E)
Grove House Hotel(9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction E)
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