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Shrewsbury Castle, perched on a hill in the heart of the town, is a good historical site with stunning views of the surrounding area. Originally built by the Normans in 1074, it has played a key role in English history, including during the medieval conflicts and the English Civil War. The castle grounds are free to explore, offering peaceful walks through well-maintained gardens. Inside, the Soldiers of Shropshire Museum showcases military artifacts and memorabilia, highlighting the history of the local regiments.I am not a fan of this type of museums so it did not hook me at all. Climbing Laura’s Tower rewards visitors with panoramic views of Shrewsbury and its medieval streets. The location is very convenient, just a short walk from the town center, Shrewsbury Station, and Park and Ride stops. While the outdoor areas are lovely, some exhibits focus mainly on military history rather than the castle’s architectural evolution, and admission of £8 is required for the interior. Overall, it’s a charming and historically rich site, perfect for leisurely exploration, photography, and learning about Shropshire’s past.

Utterly magnificent! I'd recommend the museum to everyone. It doesn't glorify war but recognises the ultimate sacrifice that so many local men made. All of the campaigns in the last 300 years are remembered, it doesn't feel like a stuffy history type of museum as is right upto date today. The staff were friendly and informative, I came away with a far greater sense of knowledge about the world we live in now and how conflicts begin and end.

Nice and small castle, where you can see the history of military. It’s not too big but if you feel interesting about militarism then it’s worth visit. You can buy tickets in the counter no need to book it on advance its £15 per person for Adult. On the right side you will find Laura’s tower where you can Shrewsbury town from top.

We didn’t go into the main museum as it was rather pricey and with small children who would not have appreciated all the weaponry etc (give it a few years!) Beautifully kept (and free) gardens - a lovely place to hang with the family lazing on benches and on the grass for a bit of a rest after a busy morning.

Lovely historic castle, plenty of things to see inside of historical significance. The shooting simulator was also very cool for £1 !

I didn't have time to do the museum but the outside is well worth a visit if you are in town.

It’s pretty at the entrance with the flowers (during the spring). There is not much but definitely got a few interesting statues and stuffs.

After living between Shrewsbury and Cheshire due to work for about 6 years I managed to stop by the museum this week. What a great place! The staff are lovely. I learnt a lot about Roman history in Shrewsbury and found out there's a Roman town just outside of Shrewsbury so I will be visiting that. Thank you :)

Looks quite small from the outside but is actually pretty large and is spread over a number of floors and rooms. The museum has exhibits of fossils up to to more recent history. Well worth a look for an hour or 2.

A decent sized museum with plenty of displays. Quite spread out over several floors. They do change the displays round from time to time. Also a very nice café on the ground floor that has a decent sized courtyard.

Lots of very old stuff More interesting than you'd think Nice gallery venue space, Thanks...

Excellent museum with so much did to see

Great Roman objects, but entire museum is ruined by intrusive audio visual displays. You can't escape the echoing, harsh sound, of numerous chattering videos ruining the quiet enjoyment of the displays. When I visited, in addition to the garbled audio spewing forth from every section, they also had an investor conference on floor 2. The salesman couldn't speak to a room of 20 people without a microphone, apparently oratory is a dead art, so everyone had to listen to an ethex sales pitch clatter around the room. The special exhibition was truly awful. Huge space. Only the walls used for a few self absorbed slogans. What a waste. Just awful. Oh, and the purple hair brigade also polluted an exhibit.

So many things to see! Had such a great time looking at all the artifacts

Soaked in so much history you can feel it as soon as you enter. The building is stunning with so much to see it's like walking in to a museum only this is the real thing, even the wall are there to tell a story. I was lucky enough to be there when mid morning prayers were taking place which lifted the atmosphere to another level. Although the scale of the building is similar to some of the cathedrals dotted around the country, the interior is far less ornate which personally I believe is much more in keeping with what these places are meant to represent. If you do visit make sure you take one of the information sheets to guide you around. Don't miss the exterior, which is just as interesting.As fantastic as these builds are it's the people that make them so special and I was lucky enough to spend half an hour chatting with two of the nicest and most interesting that I have come across in a long time.

Amazing place for a live music venue. Watched the John Martyn Project, very atmospheric sound was great well organised with toilets and bar. Beautiful surroundings.

Shrewsbury Abbey is one of the most interesting and beautiful places in town. It was founded in 1083 by the Norman Earl Roger de Montgomery and was once a large Benedictine monastery. Even though most of the old abbey was destroyed after Henry VIII’s Dissolution, the part that remains is still impressive and full of history. Inside, you can see the massive Norman pillars and arches, the stone nave, and beautiful Gothic windows. One of the highlights is the shrine of St Winifred — her remains were brought to the abbey in the 12th century, and the site became a famous place of pilgrimage. There are also memorials and plaques that tell the story of the abbey and the people who lived there, along with a small exhibition about its history and its connection to the “Brother Cadfael” novels. The abbey is still an active church today, welcoming visitors and well looked after. There is more remains of the abbey across the road which was built cut through the monastery buildings. Worth a visit.

Lovely abbey (church) with some interesting medieval history and beautiful architecture and windows. There are a few signs with history and an informational one pager to learn more, so able to either get a quick 5-10 minute overview or read and explore in more detail. Free to enter, but donations appreciated. Clean toilets and public car park across the street.

Beautiful building. Ancient masterpiece. Well serviced and documented. Quite peaceful, mainly because there were no statues.

Well worth the pilgrimage to visit. A magnificent building full of spiritual reminders of our brief time on this earth. Be good folks is my take on it all. Must try harder could be my lifetime motto, I came away invigorated at life's opportunities.

Visiting Shrewsbury Abbey was an unexpectedly moving experience. The moment I stepped inside, I could feel the deep weight of history in the air. The red sandstone structure, partially ruined but still stately, holds a kind of quiet dignity that speaks to its medieval roots. One of the most fascinating details I learned during my visit was that Roger de Montgomery, the powerful Norman noble and second-in-command to William the Conqueror, is buried here. It adds such historical gravity to the space — to think that a man so integral to the Norman conquest of England found his final resting place within these walls. It made the Abbey feel more than just a church; it's a true historical landmark. The interior is simple compared to other grand cathedrals, but that modesty adds to its charm. Some of the stained glass is beautifully preserved, and the surviving stonework offers glimpses of what once must have been a truly magnificent building. I appreciated how the Abbey doesn’t try to over-modernize — it respects its past while remaining a functioning place of worship. If you’re a history enthusiast or just someone who enjoys a peaceful walk through centuries of layered stories, Shrewsbury Abbey is definitely worth a visit. The connection to such a pivotal figure in English history made my time there feel especially significant.

We visited the Shrewsbury Prison today and had a guided tour with Graham, I think it was. And we would thoroughly recommend it! Our tour was very informative and really interesting about prison life, and Grahams 30+ years service in the prison service. My 10 year old was part of the tour, and he gained a lot from it. So that age group is good for debating parents. All in all 5⭐️ a very good and interesting way to spend 2-3hours of your day.

HMP Shrewsbury, nicknamed "The Dana" after the original Dana Gaol on the site, is a fantastic Tourist attraction and insight into how Prison Life and conditions were. All the staff are wonderful and helpful. I went on a Self Guided tour on this occasion, although ghost and guided varieties exist if you wish. There are detailed and plentiful boards giving information about the rooms and topics surrounding that area of the facility. The only negative is the new chapel and Visitation was closed around the time of my visit, which I would have loved to see.

Great tour today with the 10:30 tour guides. Lots of information and interesting facts and interactions with the group. Now watching Time on BBC iPlayer.

A fascinating and yet a sad place. Our guides were Malcolm and Alex who told us about the prison's history in an incredibly engaging way. The personal stories of Malcolm, who worked there for many years, are particularly captivating and moving.

Had a great time looking around the Historical Prison. Lots to see and good signage. Just wish we had time to do the guided tour!

A fascinating place , lovely to visit but must have been horrible to be in, with electricity , toilets and water in the cells only added in 1995. This was also 1 of 17 prisons that was allowed to carry out executions. Infoboards are scattered around the site , and are interesting if sparse. There are tours (1 a day) which would be better if you want to understand more. I managed a quick chat with a guide and an ex officer in the jail which was fascinating. There is a resturaunt on site and they do ghost tours in the evening if that's your thing.

Very interesting tour around the prison, Malcolm was our guide, very entertaining and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend if your in Shrewsbury easy to find, walking distance from the town and some parking directly opposite and some on prison grounds.

Absolutely furious. Went to see the band livewire... They were absolutely great. Loved them... But the venue seemed to exceed capacity. No room to move... Drunken idiots forcing their way past to the bars that were supposed to be closed. I ended up leaving because of people constantly pushing us around to get past. Absolute joke. I can honestly say I will NEVER return!

Great theatre. Large car park next to it. 3 levels of seating and excellent vies from each level. Good facilities for drinks and snacks. Nodern toilets and food for disabled. 2 lifts

Nice clean theatre (main and studio type spaces) and relatively modern. Decent seats and well organised. Same as all theatres in that there are big queues for toilet (ladies) and bar/snacks. Didn't help having 2 shows one night with same start and interval times.

Wednesday 16th October. John Barrowman was on the stage tonight and after all his trial by media was outstanding. His loyal fans were in for a treat at this wonderful theatre. Singing dancing and comedy his talents are endless. I for one cannot wait to see him again Friday 21st April My first visit to this theatre and must say I am very impressed by it . A lovely auditorium set on three floors with comfy seating and plenty of leg room. A well equipped bar if you fancy a tipple and a great view from the balcony. The staff were pleasant which always helps . Tpau were performing and were amazing, Carol Decker was brilliant chatting with the sell out crowd and singing from the heart . A good time was had by all .

Brilliant venue. friendly and helpful full staff . With a big bar area, good size seats and comfy ,with great views The sound and stage are top class.there are alot of toilets plus disabled toilets .lifts to all floors so accessible to all .ample parking close by .

Absolutely brilliant Christmas Pantomime! Fabulous venue Great cast flipping marvellous. People from all over the world 🌎 enjoying some laughter, happiness with family and friends, just a pity the whole world can't feel the same. For just a small moment in time.

This is a relatively modern theatre, but the atmosphere is still there much like the older theatres. The views from the restaurant are stunning overlooking the River Severn and the surrounding parts of the town. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

Beautiful architecture, absolutely stunning inside and it's the largest circular church in the UK. Beautiful organ and stained glass windows. Smelled beautiful and was filled with lilies, among other flowers. We felt welcomed here, despite being atheists. Charles Darwin was baptised here. The headstone of Ebenezer Scrooge from the 1984 film can be found in the graveyard. A must to see if you're visiting Shrewsbury and it's a stone's throw away from the park and river, too.

St Chad’s Church in Shrewsbury is absolutely extraordinary — unlike any other church I’ve seen in the UK. From the outside it looks elegant and classical, but when you step inside, you realise just how unique it is. The whole nave is perfectly circular, with galleries running all the way around and a soaring domed ceiling that gives the place a wonderful light and spacious feel. It has a beautiful Edwardian charm mixed with Georgian grace — polished wood, soft colours and elegance. The original medieval St Chad’s collapsed in 1788 after ignoring warnings from the great engineer Thomas Telford, and when the new one was built, there’s a legend that the architect’s round design was actually a misunderstanding — the builders supposedly went ahead with the wrong set of plans! Whether or not that’s true, the result is one of the most unusual churches in England. It’s also full of historical connections. Charles Darwin was baptised here in 1809, and the church is still used for services and concerts today. Out in the churchyard there’s even a fun little surprise for Dickens fans — a gravestone for Ebenezer Scrooge, placed there after the filming of A Christmas Carol in Shrewsbury.

Visited this church while out for a walk because it's round shape catching my eyes. It's one of very few round churches in UK. Charles Darwin was baptised in this church in 1809. This church was found in Saxon times. Had a walk at the back to find a famous Scrooge's grave. Btw staff of the church was very nice, friendly and polite specially the old chap on door who have us idea of visiting interest points and walk around for that. There been rehearsal going on for Sunday services which was very awesome.

We were visiting Shrewsbury and we walked to this beautiful church. We learned that the Scrooge gravestone in St Chad’s Churchyard

Normally most churches are pretty standard. Look nice from the outside and basic from within. However, this church is quite the contrary. It has like such a beautiful architecture of its own and in such a unique of circular shape. The church entrance has two entrances. The first septum is for like Sunday class room i am told by the vicar and the second septum is the main entrance to the inner core of the church where visitors book and ceremonies are held. Its inside is very beautiful. The window carving, painting on the glasses, pulpit, set up for children and the front to where people are christened. Very warm inside with the central heating working perfectly. They also have a children's play area. Parking is free (I believe) but limited.

The church is I'm told the biggest round church in the UK inside it's stunning. It gives a real inclusive feel. Built in 1700s outside it looks quite drab but comes alive inside.

A distinctive looking church built in 1792 on the hill in the Shrewsbury overlooking the Quarry Park and the River Severn. The bell tower is visible across much of the town, and the unique, round structure lends itself to a very characterful nave and alter. Even the pews themselves are rounded, all facing towards the altar and impressive stained glass windows. There is a mezzanine around the nave with additional seating. There is also a small chapel to the old Shropshire Regiment.

Such a great way to see some of the sights of Shrewsbury. We really enjoyed the commentary on the return leg, the captain and staff were great! Thanks for sure a nice trip. Highly recommend purchasing tickets the day before via their website 👌

Delightful and very relaxing dog friendly boat ride down the river Severn. Enjoyed the Captains commentary detailing Shrewsburys historic past and buildings as we travelled along. Would recommend booking ahead to guarantee top deck seats.

Couldn't understand the speak over, but staff attentive, drinks available, 3 decks to choose from. Lowest deck was extremely hot on the day we went in. Scenic. 45 mins long. Pay on board or book. Cash or card.

Very pleasant trip ikon the river. Guide tells you about the sights of interest on the return trip. 45 minutes duration and good selection of drinks on board. Staff very friendly.

Lovely experience apart from the guy vaping on board! Sat right behind me and was blowing all in my face, every time the staff went downstairs. Maybe some signs up saying no smoking/vaping on board would be helpful. Interesting history chat from the captain and you can buy snacks and drinks for the trip if you wish. Price £12.50.

The boat trip was on the upper floor of the passenger boat and sailing along the river Severn and turning and coming back. The sun was out on the day we arrived and the views are stunning and you’re having your cut of tea and cake which was very therapeutic and nice to chill out and have the staff look after you. The staff were very helpful and obliging and went out of their way to make your trip enjoyable. I would highly recommend a trip on the Sabrina Boat.

Very enjoyable trip. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Booked in advance and sat on top deck.

I used to love going to this cinema. Went with a friend today to see Mr Burton. The cinema has had a refit since my last visit. In my opinion it's not an improvement. They have installed new seating with attached drinks holders. But the seats seem to be much closer together now and if you're not careful you could be putting your elbow in the drink of the person next to you. I felt it was akin to sitting in an aeroplane seat. The cafe is still very nice and the film was superb but, for me, the new seating is a miss!!

A small, airy and comfortable cinema with around 80 seats. It is always a delight to come here and watch films in this historic building. It is advisable to book seats well in advance for popular showings. There are a good range of films including films of stage plays, opera and ballet. There is a lift to the cinema level where there is also a small cafe. Drinks can be taken into the cinema. There are 3 toilets, including an accessible one. There are riser seats for children available, usually found at the back of the cinema. The price of tickets is very reasonable with reductions for certain client groups eg. if you need an essential carer with you the carer goes free. There are steps down to the back 4 rows of seats but a ramp leads down to the front section of the cinema. There are adverts and trailers at the beginning of films but these are not as loud or extensive as in mainstream cinemas.

Good experience. Friendly staff and good snacks and drinks in the cafe. It's cinema Shows some unusual films.

The best cakes that I didn't bake myself! Sophisticated, yet easy-going environment.

I love this place! Great coffee,plenty of drink options, some snacks, much better than a large cinema and reasonable prices

I love this cinema watched some great films here it's great to support independent love the cafe attached

This cafe and cinema is just lovely! We popped in well after 6 to get a drink and possibly cake, while waiting for a friend. It's refreshing to find a coffee shop open that late nowadays! They had a good selection of hot drinks, cold and alcohol on offer and even a choice of cakes. The staff were really friendly and it's a cosy place to sit with a coffee and watch folks arriving to watch a movie or having a drink, escaping from the cold Autumn nights. Highly recommended.

A wonderful place definitely worth the visit. Lots to see and do for the kids. Staff are very friendly, full of knowledge and willing to tell you about the artifacts

Fantastic collection and well displayed. Really enjoyed my visit. A fascinating history of one of our fine regiments... covers most major campaigns of the last 300 years or so. Had a nice quiz to entertain the kids too!

I was Very Impressed. Excellent displays in what is a very pleasant environment. The staff are well informed and helpful. Great collection of uniforms and badges and quite a breathtaking collection of medals. The castle itself is in a magnificent spot. I would have liked to spend more time both inside and out taking in the views but as its bitterly cold I moved on quicker than I expected. One point is that it is Not disabled friendly. That's the problem with old historic buildings. Cheap as chips to visit, in fact I think cheaper than chips. Highly recomend a visit.

A very interesting and informative place. Situated inside Shrewsbury castle it has some good displays and background stories to go with them. I would certainly recommend that you visit here if you are in the Town and all for £4 you can't moan.

Really good museum. Lots of interesting stuff, manely for those who are interested in military history or guns and army equipment. Great collection of medals. And surprisingly they have a German grand Marshall cane.

A magnificent and excellent museum and very knowledgeable guide. I would have easily managed to spend a whole day talking and looking at each object

If you like military history, good place to visit as this is now the Shropshire regimental museum and worth the entrance fee. If you are looking for castle history the outside is great and great views from the tower, these are all free, but not worth paying to go in.

Shrewsbury is a beautiful place, we went for the day, walked around the castle, the prison, the gardens and around the town. Great atmosphere, really helpful and approachable people. All photos taken by me.

Smaller 150-year old cathedral, with pretty stained glass. Free to enter, though donations appreciated. Lovely volunteers when we were there, that shared a little information about the church and windows.

Wonderful place full of history and very ornate. Probably the smallest cathedral I've ever visited.

A beautiful small cathedral dating back to 1856. The cathedral is situated on the medieval town wall with lovely views across the river Severn. Inside it is very peaceful and tranquil with beautiful stained glass windows. Being located on the outskirts of the old town it is a fair walk from the town center, however there is a lovely Cafe (orchard Cafe) next door overlooking the cathedral for refreshments. Worthwhile a visit if in the area

Visited for the morning service. It was very busy, with full pomp and ceremony on show. The cathedral itself is pleasant, spacious but far from cavernous. It was easy to access and easy to find a seat. The ushers were friendly and helpful. The choir were very good but I do question the need to sing virtually every refrain, and elongate the response in the process. A pleasant moment of reflection.

A nice, relaxing place to visit, full of history

The Cathedral isn't huge but is a really interesting stop on a tour of the town. Quite honestly the altar with the figure of Christ above is spectacular. I have included a picture which really does not do it justice.

Stunning ex Anglican church in the heart of shrewsbury. Now looked after by the churches conservation trust, it has so much to see no matter what you are into. The architecture and stained glass windows are wonderful, the windows were mainly brought in from Europe and are exquisite. If you see one church in shrewsbury see this one.

What a surprising church, so many windows "borrowed" from other churches! It has a really nice feel to the building, seemed busy and popular when we were there on a Saturday afternoon. Worth popping into for an hour or so whilst in the town.

St Mary’s Church in Shrewsbury is absolutely stunning — one of those places that quietly takes your breath away the moment you step inside. It’s not just a church; it’s a living time capsule of English history. The building has been standing here since Saxon times (the first church was probably built around the 10th century), and the current structure, mostly 12th–15th century, still feels full of life and character. The spire is incredible — one of the tallest in England — and you can see it from all over town. Inside, the atmosphere is calm and full of light. The carved wooden roof is richly detailed with angels, animals, and medieval patterns, and the famous Jesse Window is worth the visit alone. It’s a masterpiece of 14th-century stained glass, showing the family tree of Christ in brilliant medieval color. You can almost trace the centuries as you move through the building — Norman stonework, Gothic arches, Victorian restorations — all layered together beautifully. Now under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust, St Mary’s isn’t used for regular worship anymore, but it’s open to visitors, often hosting exhibitions and events. It’s well cared for, peaceful, and free to enter (though donations are appreciated). I really love architecture and history, and this place is a must-see in Shrewsbury. It’s not just another old church — it’s a thousand years of faith, art, and craftsmanship, all under one soaring roof.

A beautiful medieval Gothic church with Norman features. Very nice architecture with wood carvings of angels, animals and a green man, plus amazing glass stained windows. The staff were warm and welcoming and the place was well maintained. A peaceful place and well worth a visit

If you are in Shrewsbury, do pop in. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Beautiful stained glass windows. Very special and peaceful. Dates back to medieval times, steeped in history.

Another stunning church in the incredible town. Don't miss the plaque as you enter telling the story of the guy who tried to zip line down to the abbey from St marys. The stain glass windows are something to behold. There are also some great bits of history dotted around the church making this a must do if you are in town.

Attended a Jamie Lawson concert set up by In the House, brilliant atmosphere and not cold!

Cute!!! The stalls, people, vibe - perfect. Go if you're in the area! Special mention to the lady who runs the cookware stall - bought some cute bits and asked her about food. Straight away she emphatically told me to try the Thai place. I went straight there and it was amazing and so cheap!!! The bookstore on the top floor is quaint and a really lovely woman runs it. She showed me an amazing 2nd edition copy of Lord of the rings. Overall, charming, friendly, good food, great stalls. 👍

The best market in Britain? That's their proud boast and do you know what? I don't disagree. The range of small independent market stalls had something for everyone. I had a wonderful time wandering around wondering if I could bring potential purchases home.

Great indoor market with brilliant selection of stalls, food, arts & craft, records, antiques etc. Lots of individual places to grab a coffee of a full meal Definitely worth visiting

So many things to see inside and many food options! Defo recommend taking some time to stroll around and go to the top as well to read about the history of the building (I personally think the 60s architecture was horrific, but inside it’s very nice)

So many small businesses in a great place. Lovely to see such a unique collective of services, produce and dining. Particularly loved the wine bar.

Nice selection of regular stalls. Good quality food, little cafés and handy toilets.

After reading rave reviews we decided to take a trip to Shrewsbury Market Hall. Honestly, I was severely underwhelmed. I expected more stalls and a wider range of products, if I am honest. This market is comparable to most local markets, selling fruit and veg, meat, bakery items etc on its lower ground. Upstairs you find more of the stalls I was hoping to find, but in such small numbers that it really wasn’t worth the trip. We bought a few Pokemon cards from a friendly card vendor, and then left. If you’re in the area, do pop by….but don’t drive an hour and a half out of your way for this market like I did.

You can get up to 'Laura's Tower' for free, inside Shrewsbury Castle. It offers a good view from the top, although we couldn't get inside they do apparently open it up periodically. We didn't get to go into the Castle because we went there later in the day

Breathtaking experience! We had great weather so it was perfect :) don't miss it

We tried to visit the castle and tower on Sunday but was disappointed to find it closed. We managed to find a spare half an hour Monday to come visit. It's a lovely tower with limited views of Shrewsbury. The tower itself was closed which was slightly deflating so missed the chance to see a better view from up the tower. Lovely little castle though so worth a look.

Look nice inside across the windows but need restoration and open to the public.

Great views over Shrewsbury from up here.

This is a nice place to visit, especially on a sunny day. There are steps on the walkway up, but they are shallow and well spaced out. Once up beside the tower you get lovely views of the river. It is surrounded by trees so you don't get 360° outlook.

Loved it as part of our visit to the Castle

Loved this sculpture. Could have been better placed, it's kind of on a small bit of land all on it's own. Just across the road is a beautifull walk along the river with lovely recreational grounds and couldn't help thinking it would have been better appreciated there. But it's worth the visit and everything is only a short walk away away.

Quantum Leap is a Sculpture like a back bone or fish bone. It is located next to river Seven. It was created to celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of evolutionist Charles Darwin who was born in the town in 1809. The sculpture was unveiled on 8 October 2009 by great-great-grandson of Darwin.

Interesting and must see for a Shrewsbury tourist. It is a fascinating piece of artwork and we enjoyed following the path to read about Darwin's theory.

Always interesting to see sculptures in towns and cities. Some are hit and miss, but this works for me.

Great architecture

Lovely place on the river Seven

worth a look

The site has just been taken over by English Heritage guide tours are available. The guides on site were very knowledgeable and very helpful exhibits are excellent as are the interactive displays. 4 hour car park limit but if you need extra time advise staff. Good cafe with outdoor seating.

Wow! Tihis is an impressive place!!! English Heratage have spent millions refurbishing this amazing place which they describe as the 'grandfather of all skyscrapers' museum tells the story and then we did 2 tours ending with climbing the Bell tour, we could see the Welsh hills from up there.(don't go up if you are scared of heights!!) Great day out

Brilliant place ,newly being run by English Heritage, very informative and interesting place to visit with some great interactive things for adults and children to participate in .they do special tours to places in the building not open to the general public, best to check and pre book the tours before you go . This is the first building of its type the great grandparent of all high rise and sky scraper buildings . A brilliant building i enjoyed reading about its history . Plus it is very close to Shrewsbury town so you can go in and see the other sights or go shopping. Plus there is a lovely cafe attached. The staff in the building are really helpful and informative and very pleasant to talk too . Go enjoy this interesting place

Staff are friendly and welcoming and happy for a chat. Thoroughly recommend the guided tour, very insightful and a must. We paid for entry and Guided Tour for a family of 4 even as none members, it was very kind on the wallet. I would probably recommend to do the guided tour instead of just paying entry and walking around yourself as the level of information available hugely differs to what's written on info boards around the site. As people who have resided in Shrewsbury all our lives, learned things that weren't general knowledge.

Amazing! What a superb job they've made of preserving this building and telling its history. I came over all Fred Dibnah as I marvelled at the precision of the victorian engineers. Marvellous.

What a fabulous building so much history. Run by English heritage so free for members. Tours are a must they are fabulous. Free car park for members

A lot of money has been spent on refurbishing this enormous building. Don't have a problem with letting out space for commercial enterprise. Toilets ok. Good museum displays. Next time I visit, I'll organise a tour for a full appreciation of the complex site.

I love to come during my off days from work, just to relax and have some time to study and read on a clean, quiet and beautiful place. Staff is helpful if you need a hand with anything, and the book selection is very wide. Is well located as well, having restaurants and shops around, and more or less 10 minutes away from the Quarry (park). It has some nice history, so it is worth a visit. And if you are looking for a quiet place to be, it is worthy to stay!

Love this Library and the staff but wish someone would keep opening hours up to date at special times. Came by bus on 2 occasions after Xmas, both showing open on here and closed on both days.

Used to visit the library when I was younger disided to visit Shrewsbury at night and came away with a few photos

Such a beautiful building, very calm environment and a good community feeling :)

Really helpful staff, didn't find anything on what I wanted, never mind, Shropshire Archives tomorrow. Photos taken from the libraries Charles Darwin Room.

Beautiful old building that houses Shrewsbury Library. It's just across the road from the Castle and near the railway station.

During a day trip to Shrewsbury, the library was recommended as a 'must see' by staff in our lunch venue. It's a fabulous combination of ancient and modern. The exposed oak beam structure inside the ground floor has been preserved. There have also been repairs and reinforcements added in traditional oak, which blend in seamlessly. Go to the top floor and the 'old school room' retains the original wooden panelling. This is covered in carved initials and names of bored children from the 18th and 19th centuries! I've included some photos of some of the older carvings. Certainly the most historically interesting library I've even visited.

A beautiful and historic place to sit, there’s some history, a part of the old church and lots of trees that are lovely to sit under on a hot day.

This is a pretty site surrounded by an open green with seating and the old gravestones. You can't visit inside the small building and there's little to see.

Remaining portion of the church situated in a small park/graveyard. An informational sign provides context and contains Braille and a textured depiction of the original structure, as well as a couple audio recordings (though these were not working). A portion of the crypt is also visible nearby.

Old St Chad's Church stands in a small green space, a handful of graves and small trees. All that remains of the church is the lady chapel. The information boards for the church are very good, including detailed information, and braille versions of all text as well as tactile images. There has been a church dedicated to St Chad in Shrewsbury since the 12th century at the latest. It replaced a monastic site from the 7th century, and St Chad was the first Bishop of Mercia. By the 18th century the church was in a poor state and in 1788, the tower collapsed damaging much of the rest of the church.

When the sun is out and you want to rest your weary legs enjoy the ambience of the old grave yard and the old St Chad's chapel. The signage is excellent it also contains brail.

Nice peaceful place to sit. Good use of information boards

A little peace and quiet on a busy day.

The bank doesn't even offer customised statements. I needed a 3 month bank statement for the visa application but they don't offer this basic service. Such an outdated bank.

The customer service girl was shown racism towards me and wasting my time for asking unnecessary documents which is not acceptable in the bank. I was a customer in my old place, but, I will never open an account in Shrewsbury Lloyds. The girl was so rude & worst behavior I’ve ever seen in my life. She is not suitable for the frontline customer services & she doesn’t have the proper knowledge about bank & banking documents.

I went in to transfer some money today but the girl I was unfortunate enough to have to deal with- Lauren P- kept trying to push the app. I kept telling her I didn't want it but she wouldn't let it go. I said eventually- " Can you please just transfer the money?" where upon she -literally- leapt up, slammed my card on the desk and stormed off! I was gobsmacked at her arrogance and rudeness- what part of "not interested" couldn't she understand? If I treated customers that way I'd fully expect to be sacked! I've been a customer here for a long time and the previous staff were exemplary! This girl needs training in politeness.I made a formal complaint about the incident because her behaviour was totally unacceptable!

Louise provided excellent service to me today to get a checque deposited. Entire branch was friendly and would recommend them any day 👍🏻⭐️

Such a ridiculous idea to have one cashier working on a busy lunchtime. This is when people who work in the town are on their lunch break and pop into the bank! I was waiting in a queue for half an hour and the girl who was the only cashier was a trainee. I know I wasn't the only one frustrated and angry. So short sighted of management to have all the other cashiers on their lunch break at the same time!

I have never experienced such gross incompetence and poor customer service in my life. I have entered this branch on THREE occasions to resolve my issue with my User ID and each time was totally disregarded and palmed off. I came in with my (at times crying toddler) and was provided with no assistance. My issue was not important enough to qualify for an appointment and was made to wait each time for up to 40 minutes. When I would then call lloyds customer service line, they told me to go in branch and vice versa. I cannot dissuade customers more from this bank and this branch in particular. My husband and I will be closing all of our accounts and moving elsewhere. Shrewsbury Lloyds should be absolutely ashamed of themselves but judging by the smirk of the employee who I spoke to, no such emotion is possible.

Generally the service in this branch is ok x lots of till and cheque paying in machines that are very handy. Today we experienced the manager Jason Pickering, who was rude in passing with a snide comment - I had commented to my mother regarding the banks closing time, as they turned the lights down at 4:30 and screened off the cashiers and help desk despite the bank listing as open until 5pm. this was while we waited for the lady who was dealing with us around 4:30pm. When the manager came to assist to try and sort a communication issue between the branch and the business banking team in Birmingham, he was patronising and extremely disagreeable once again. Not what you expect from a bank such as Lloyd’s. The lady who helped us otherwise was very nice and did the best she could we what appeared to be a frustrating internal communications system. I will be moving banks after today’s experience and I would not recommend anyone looking for business banking in Shrewsbury to consider this branch.

Look out for open days advertised on line . Amazing views from the top .the tallest Doric column

It's in scaffolding right now with the fate of Shirehall in the balance. It's more than half a century since teenage me and my cycling friends on a trip from Cheshire borrowed the key, climbed to the top, then descended and paddled in the fountains. Happy memories.

Great to get the opportunity to climb the column (albeit a few years ago).

Superb trip up to the top.

It's an amazing view from the top, you see beyond Shrewsbury on a good day. Only problem they don't open often enough. I was very fortunate to go on a sunny summer day.

The first thing you bump into when you get to Shrewsbury from the A5 is Lord Hill's Column.Lord Hill has been proudly standing high up overlooking Shrewsbury for many years. Once apun a time you were able to collect a key and walk up the inside and marvel at the views. The weather has unfortunately got the better of him and he has now has been extensively repaired. There has been talk of replacing him with a similar version.

Iconic Shrewsbury landmark - the tallest Doric Column in England. Commemorates Shropshire born Rowland Hill, one of the most distinguished field commanders in British military history who fought as a General alongside the Duke of Wellington. The statue requires major works and there is a fund to preserve or replace it with an exact replica. Sadly no visits to the top in the current pandemic.

We visited here June 2024 after a day at Attington Park. Wow, what a lovely little church with gorgeous stained glass windows. The surroundings are idyllic

Only church in England's dedicated to St Eata St Eata's is a church with a fascinating history. The first church to St Eata is said to have been built in the eighth century but there is now little trace of this. A church was present on this site by 1075. The oldest part of the present church is in the nave and dates from the late Saxon or the early Norman era. The tower is probably from the 12th century, and the chancel from the late 13th century. The south porch is dated 1665. The church was restored in the late 19th century. The church is open every day during daylight hours and is well worth a visit

Stunning location near the River Severn. Well kept churchyard. Calm interior atmosphere. A well loved church. Good literature on church history. Pleasant and uplifting visit.

Beautiful and very old church right next to the river. Churchyard has lots of interesting gravestones.

Beautifully situated church across River Severn from the local beach. A classic English view.

Quaint little place right next to the river, perfect place to relax or bring a picnic in the warmer months. Lots of old graves and the church was unlocked for a little look inside.

I love this church. If you find you need somewhere quiet to sit and think then this is the perfect place.

Great spot for family gatherings, plenty of outdoor spaces and not far from amenities and activities. Good size garden for BBQ and to lounge around in the sun only downside was no down stairs toilets or showers, other than that I would stay here again.

Just extremely disappointing. I totally understand that it's also a private residence but there is very little available to see of the house and as for the gardens, well, underwhelming is all I'd say

Great hidden gem of the National Trust.

Not much to see, but excellent views.

What am amazing church, I think this is what I've been searching for, I was bought up as C of E but along the way this just didn't feel right we spent way longer than we expected to here but it just felt so comfortable with these guys. Can't wait to come back and spend time with you all and " Christopher Reeves" 😉 what a fabulous experience, Thank You...... All of you ! Hopefully will see you again xxx

Shrewsbury is the birthplace of Charles Darwin whose family attended this church. I was there to lead the worship, and everyone who commented said they appreciated what I offered - that it prompted them into their own thinking, brought particular memories to mind, they agreed (or disagreed) with some idea suggested, or laughed at the bits of humour. Here's a pic of me at the lectern.

Friendly congregation, always a cheerful welcome. Peaceful surroundings.

Amazing so friendly / restored my faith in human nature I want to join

Welcomed and enjoyed the service yesterday

Sinners

Attended meeting