Shrewsbury Tourist Information and Visitor Guide
Shrewsbury has been called "England's finest Tudor town" because of the many black and white fronted buildings and over 660 listed buildings which are linked by ancient 'shuts' or passageways. View the statue of Charles Darwin or one of the splendid churches. There are a wide range of independent retailers and many bars, cafes and restaurants to relax in.
Shrewsbury Highlights
- Shrewsbury Abbey - founded in 1083 by the Norman Roger de Montgomery
- Shrewsbury Castle & Shropshire Regimental Museum - a Norman red sandstone construction housing memorabilia from the 1700's
- Wroxeter Roman City - remains of the fourth largest Roman city in Britain
- Attingham Park - huge mansion set in a magnificent deer park
- Battlefield Church - now St. Mary Magdalene's a 13 century church, built by Henry IV for the souls of those killed in the battle
- St Chad's Church - a beautiful church dating from the late 18th century
- The Parade Shopping Centre - Shrewsbury's independent shopping centre
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