Visit Shrewsbury

Visit Shrewsbury Shropshire the birthplace of Charles Darwin

Welcome to Shrewsbury

Visit Shrewsbury and enjoy its glorious location, within a loop of meandering River Severn, at the heart of Shropshire, a landscape that inspires with its beauty and mystery. Shrewsbury's most famous son, Charles Darwin (born in Shrewsbury) would still recognise the black & white timber buildings of his home town. Renowned to be one of England's most splendid heritage towns with over 600 listed buildings.

Explore Shrewsbury's picturesque cobbled alleys and squares and be astounded by the exceptional number of interesting, independent shops that makes Shrewsbury's shopping so special. Around every corner is a great cafe, restaurant or pub, drop in and enjoy...or relax and enjoy one of the hundreds of events or festivals that take place in Shrewsbury each year, particularly Shrewsbury's Summer Season, catering for every age and interest.

Don't forget to wander down to Shrewsbury's Quarry Park, and simply watch the world go by while enjoying a drink by the river, or relax on a river boat cruise from Victoria Quay.

Stay a few days. Shrewsbury is the perfect place from which to explore two World Heritage Sites, the nine museums and historic sites of Ironbridge Gorge and the awe inspiring aqueducts of Pontcysyllte and Chirk.

Shrewsbury Tourism Photo Competiton

For results of the recent Shrewsbury Tourism Association photo competition, click here.