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Things to see in Shrewsbury (United Kingdom): 55 places and when to go
Shrewsbury is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 55 places in and around it, mainly Nature (22), Wildlife (19), History (12). The best known are Viroconium Cornoviorum, Shrewsbury Abbey and Shrewsbury Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.7134, -2.7474
- Places
- 55 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (22) · Wildlife (19) · History (12) · Museums and art (12) · Temples (6) · With kids (4)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 77 km as the crow flies
What to see in Shrewsbury
The places in and around Shrewsbury, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Viroconium CornoviorumRoman town, near Wroxeter in modern-day Shropshire, England8.2 km
- Shrewsbury AbbeyParish church and former abbey in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK689 m
- Shrewsbury CastleMedieval castle in Shrewsbury, England308 m
- Shrewsbury CathedralRoman Catholic cathedral in Shrewsbury, England1.0 km
- The WrekinLarge hill in the United Kingdom14 km
- Acton Burnell CastleGrade I listed castle in Shropshire, England, UK12 km
- Blists Hill Victorian TownOpen-air museum in Telford, United Kingdom22 km
- St Chad's Church, ShrewsburyChurch in Shropshire, England, UK1.0 km
- Wattlesborough CastleGrade I listed castle in Shropshire, England, UK14 km
- Attingham ParkGrade I listed country house in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom6.2 km
- Longdon-on-Tern AqueductGrade I listed navigable aqueduct in Longdon-on-Tern, Shropshire, England12 km
- Benthall HallGrade I listed historic house museum in Shropshire, England, UK19 km
- Haughmond AbbeyAugustinian abbey in Uffington, Shropshire, England, UK5.0 km
- St Eata's Church, AtchamChurch in Atcham, Shropshire, England, UK6.0 km
- Acton Reynald HallCountry house in Moreton Corbet and Lee Brockhurst, Shropshire, England, UK11 km
- Coalbrookdale Museum of IronMuseum in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom19 km
- Coalport China MuseumIndustry museum in Coalport, England, United Kingdom23 km
- EnginuityInteractive museum in Shropshire, England19 km
- Jackfield Tile MuseumMuseum of ceramic tile making, Shropshire, United Kingdom22 km
- Langley ChapelGrade I listed chapel in Shropshire, England, UK14 km
- St Mary Magdalene's Church, BattlefieldChurch in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK4.5 km
- Broseley PipeworksIndustrial museum in Broseley, United Kingdom21 km
- Coleham Pumping StationFormer sewerage pumping station in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK980 m
- Haughmond HillHill in Shropshire, England, UK4.7 km
And the other 31, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Museum of the Gorge, Ironbridge, Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, Sunnycroft, Tar Tunnel, Darby Houses
- History: Pitchford Hall, Town Walls Tower
- Nature: Bowbrook Meadows Countryside Site, Burrs Field Countryside Site, Castle Walk Countryside Site, Copthorne Park, Coton Hill Countryside Site, Doctor's Field Countryside Site, Hereford Road Countryside Site, Kynaston's Cave, Lyth Hill Local Nature Reserve, Monkmoor River Ground Countryside Site, Mousefield Countryside Site, Old Shrewsbury Canal Countryside Site, Poplar Island Countryside Site, Rad Valley Countryside Site, Rea Brook Valley Local Nature Reserve, Ruewood Nature Reserve, Shelton Community Woodland, Venus Pool Nature Reserve
- With kids: Exotic Zoo Wildlife Park, Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World, Jungleland, Wonderland
- Food and drink: Salopian Brewing Company
- Hiking: Shropshire Way - link
When to go to Shrewsbury
The best time to visit Shrewsbury is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:54
- FebPossible9:35
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:41
- MayBest time15:32
- JunBest time16:36
- JulBest time16:09
- AugBest time14:30
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:17
- NovBetter not8:23
- DecPossible7:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 24. In April, 55 of the 55 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Shrewsbury
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 77 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Eastwick Lane27 places27 km
- Salop Street26 places30 km
- Whitchurch Road18 places33 km
- Oswestry40 places36 km
- Ludlow26 places37 km
- Stafford26 places44 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Shrewsbury?
The best known: Viroconium Cornoviorum, Shrewsbury Abbey, Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury Cathedral, The Wrekin. In all, 55 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Shrewsbury?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 24.
How do you get to Shrewsbury?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 77 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Shrewsbury as the destination and these 55 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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