Visit Shrewsbury

 

Shrewsbury is an historic market town with the town centre having a largely unaltered medieval street plan. The town features over 660 historic listed buildings, including several examples of timber framing from the 15th and 16th century

  

 

Watton is within walking distance of the attractions and events within Shrewsbury including

 

Shrewsbury Town Centre

Shrewsbury town centre is an 800m walk which is a pleasant stroll through the Burrs Field and across the Kingsland Bridge over the River Severn. The town centre is the retail hub of Shropshire's county town, and includes lots of national retailers along with a range of independent local shops

 

The River Severn       

The river loop is a 150m from Watton and sweeps around the town centre providing for pleasant evening walks. The Sabrina River Boat offers day and evening trips along the river

 

The Quarry              

This is a 29 acre park set on the banks of the River Severn created in 1719. The Quarry accommodates a variety of events throughout the year including the Shrewsbury Regatta, Concerts and a Circus

 

Theatre Severn

Shrewsbury’s own theatre

 

Shrewsbury Castle

This Red Sandstone castle in the heart of the town was built in the 11th Century during the Norman era

 

Shrewsbury Abbey

Most famous for the ‘Cadfael’ TV series, the Abbey was founded in 1083 as a Monastery

 

Shrewsbury School

We are 500m from the private ‘Shrewsbury School’ which is Ofsted rated as ‘Outstanding’ in all categories

 

Pubs   

The town includes a number of old fashioned Pubs serving acclaimed Real Ale, with others such as the Armoury offering a more sophisticated atmosphere

 

Restaurants 

There are a range of chain restaurants including Ask, Cote Brasserie, Bistro Jacques, and Hickory’s. However Shrewsbury also hosts some fantastic independant Restaurants including No.4, Csons, The Amoury and The Loopy Shrew and we can point you in the direction of one which suits your dining preferences

 

Coffee Shops

We have many great coffee shops in the town with Ginger & Co, Stop and House of Coffee well worth a visit

    

Shrewsbury Flower Show

Held in the Quarry in August every year, this is the longest running flower show in the country and worth a visit. The next event is in 2022

 

Shrewsbury Half Marathon

First held in 2013, the race takes you through the historic streets of Shrewsbury and runs past our front door !! The next race is on the 10th October 2021

 

Shrewsbury Food Fesitival

Now a regular event in The Quarry, the Food Festival takes place in September 2021

 

Shropshire County Show

This is staged in the West Midlands Showground in Shrewsbury

 

Folk Festival 

This is a key date in the UK Folk Festival calendar and takes place in August 2021

 

Links to upcoming events in and around Shrewsbury along with other websites of interest can be found on the Links page