Make a weekend of it

Shrewsbury

A bit of history: the earliest occupation of the area dates from before 2,000 BC, in the Middle Ages it was the centre of the wool trade, and it is famous as the birthplace of Charles Darwin.

If you would like to read more:

Shrewsbury Heritage & History — discover local landmarks
Shrewsbury Local Heritage Hub — Historic England

What to do

Take a boat trip on the River Severn
Take a tour of Shrewsbury Abbey
Explore Shrewsbury Castle
Visit the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
Try some local British wine at Hencote
Take a prison and museum tour or a ghost tour at the historic HM Prison Shrewsbury
Visit Market Hall under Shrewsbury's clock tower

For those seeking something more unusual

Sheep trekking — take the world's smallest sheep for a walk around the countryside

Staying over? See our recommended places to stay.