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Shrewsbury is my town of birth and where I grew up and lived until the age of 18 so the town is still very dear to me. As a child, it didnnâ€t seem the most eventful of places to live but IIâ€ve now grown to appreciate it more and I only wish I could afford to live there now, despite the fact that most of my childhood friends have moved on.

Shrewsbury is a historic town with plenty of Tudor buildings and other interesting architecture in the town centre. There is also the Quarry, which houses the dingle, a beautifully kept garden area with ponds and fountains. The Quarry is also home to the flower show each year which attracts visitors from all over the country.

During the summer, the Quarry is a lovely place to relax and from the other side of the river, you can watch the rowing boats during the regatta.

The town centre has plenty of shops and has a great combination of high street stores and lesser known boutiques and shops selling quirky and unique items. Being quite an affluent town, you wonnâ€t struggle to find the latest designer fashions in the town centre and there are plenty of trendy bars and cafes to hang out in after a long day shopping.

Shrewsbury also boasts a fantastic nightlife with plenty of pubs and bars to suit all tastes. Even more convenient, is their close proximity to one another, making a pubcrawl a fun and eventful night out.

Shrewsbury is a fantastic town which is full of history and culture and plenty of things to keep people of all ages interested and entertained. So if youuâ€re ever in Shropshire, take a day out to visit the county town as youuâ€ll be sure to have a memorable stay.

Shrewsbury is a gorgeous picturesque town with plenty of history. Every body I bring to Shrewsbury always comments on how lovely it is.

Shrewsbury boasts 2 shopping centres with shops including warehouse, monsoon, Topshop, Principles, Marks and Spencer and Next amongst plenty of others. As well as your usual high street stores, Shrewsbury is packed with small independent shops tucked away in-between the old buildings and cobbled streets.
Shrewsbury is great for unusual and sometimes handmade silver jewellery. Wile cop is always my first stop if IIm going jewellery shopping.
Designer shops, surf shops, home shops and shops selling all natural soaps and candles can be found after a little exploring.

Eating in Shrewsbury is often a good experience with a good choice of bars, pubs, restaurants and cafes. Therees everything from Chinese, Italian, Tapas, contemporary British food, and of course lots of home-made pub grub!
You can also find a couple of excellent Delicatessens in Shrewsbury and a lovely little whole food deli (Wild Thyme) selling some veg, lots of herbs and spices and lots of organic produce.

If history is more your thing there is the old castle which is now the regimental museum which has a lovely well kept garden and a fabulous view over Shrewsbury.

In the summer, the best place to picnic is the quarry, right by the river, with gardens and lots of well kept grass to sit on. It is also right next to the leisure centre. The quarry hosts the Shrewsbury flower show annually as well as some concerts in the summer.

The town of Shrewsbury is very close to my heart as it was here (well in the hosp) my two children were born.
The town centre is packed with timber-framed black & white buildings, steep narrow streets and alleyways including a Castle, now a regimental museum and the world-famous Shrewsbury Abbey, home of the fictional Brother Cadfael.Charles Darwin was born and educated in Shrewsbury and all around you will find reminders of his association with the town.The River Severn forms a loop around the town centre offering gentle riverside walks or you can enjoy a trip on the new pleasure boat Sabrina.Shrewsbury offers great hotels, bed and breakfast, self catering cottages, camping and camping sites - you will find a large selection both in the town and the surrounding area to cater for all tastes and budgetsA number of major festivals and unique events are hosted each year, including the world famous Shrewsbury Flower Show. The town has recently started to honour our most famous "son" by organising an annual Darwin Festival.Our major Arts Festival Shrewsbury Summer Season runs from May to September with a range of music, visual arts and theatre events. Each June, one of UKs premier Agricultural Shows, the West Mid Show, takes place at the Agricultual Showground. August Bank Holiday weekend is time for the Shrewsbury Folk Festival, one of the UK''s top folk events and don''t miss the amazing Shrewsbury International Street Theatre Festival with acts performing throughout the town. The historic centre is a shopper''s heaven packed with designer shops, smart new malls and an amazing range of independent retailers. Add to that a lively social night life in the bars and clubs, and a rich choice of cafes and restaurants. which include the Darwin Centre which is a Modern mall with mix of chain stores and independent retailers. the Pride Hill Centre which is also a Modern mall with mix of chain stores and independent retailers.Shoplatch - Mardol - Pride Hill This is the main shopping street, partially pedestriansed. Also includes main banks & commercial outlets. The Post Office is located on St Mary''s St near the top of Pride Hill.The Parade
Around 30 independent specialist shops - gifts, fashion, crafts etc.Market Hallwhich has all fresh Stalls with food produce, hardware, clothing etc.Wyle Cop with lovely Fashionable designer shops, crafts, furniture, antiques, wine etc.Waterfront
has loads and loads of bars & restaurants a lovely place to go on a summer night.

Shrewsbury is a beautiful tudor town in the West midlands suitable for tourists and shoppers .It has 4 shopping centres containing a diversety of shops from small independant retailers to huge chain stores such as Woolworths Marks and Spencers and Next . A huge range of resturants,pubs and cafe''s shoppers will not be short of a place to rest why not pop into mcdonalds and see the remains of the town wall which has been incorpareted into the surroundings.
In the town centre you have Shrewsbury castle which at present houses the Regimental museum this will be moving soon to Shrewsbury music hall. There are many black and white buildings to be seen including Rowleys mansion .The outskirts of the town centre are surrround by the town walls which were built in the 14th century .
Shrewsbury Quarry is the Towns main Park which is easy to get to by car or bus .In the summer this is home to Shrewsbury Flower show and also to concerts with Travis and Jules Holland having played there recently.
The West Mid Show is also based in Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury Abbey stands just outside the town centre the main building being all that remains of the monastery that once stood here .
On the banks of the river Severn Shrewsbury often floods and that in it''s self is a sight to see.
A stones throw from Cardingmill Valley and Ironbridge Shrewsbury is an ideal spot for walkers and climbers .