Battlefield Shrewsbury

Battlefield 1403 Exhibition

Battlefield 1403 Exhibition Shrewsbury

The Exhibition gives the visitor a detailed insight into life at the time of the Battle and tells the story of the Battle of Shrewsbury itself. Younger visitors can also learn interesting facts and figures about the period and the battle through narration by the site’s very own Archie Sparrow. The history of farming on the Albrighton estate is also explained. A full suit of armour, an archer of the time and various replicas and actual finds from the battlefield are also on display. Entry to the exhibition is free.

Battlefield Church

Battlefield Church Shrewsbury

St Mary Magdalene Church is located on the site reported to have seen the fiercest of the fighting on the evening of July 21st 1403. Now looked after by the Churches Conservation Trust visitors are welcome to look around this magnificent building free of charge. The key to the church is available to sign out from the Battlefield Farm shop. Group tours can be organised on request at the shop.

The Battlefield

The Battlefield Shrewsbury

Covering approximately 260 acres, the registered battlefield lies to the south of Battlefield Farm and the 1403 Farm shop. A footpath around the battlefield can be reached either from the shop itself to the north of the church or from the viewing mound to the south (off the Battlefield link road).

Battlefield 1403 Farm Shop, Butchery, Deli and Cafe

Battlefield 1403 Farm Shop, Butchery, Deli and Cafe Shrewsbury

Linked to the Battlefield 1403 Exhibition, the Farm Shop and Cafe offer a wide range of locally sourced and home cooked foods. The butchery sources its beef and lamb from the farm, the cattle can often be seen grazing out of the shop window in the summer months. The cafe offers a full selection of food from sandwiches and cakes to full meals. The chefs on site also produce a wide range of ready meals for sale in the shop. All food is freshly prepared on site.