History & Heritage events

Special Exhibition – Shrewsbury’s Canal Heritage

Shrewsbury and Newport Canal Trust is holding an exhibition at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, to celebrate the county’s and, particularly,…

Off the Shelf Talk – Oakhurst Hall Plans

April's Off the Shelf will be led by historian John Pryce Jones. John will discuss Thomas Nicholson's original plans for Oakhurst Hall, near Oswestry…

25 April 2024

Quiet Hour at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery

We are pleased to offer The Quiet Hour from 11.00-12.00 on the last Sunday of the month.Visitors can expect: a quieter time when we typically…

28 April 2024

Walking Tours of Shrewsbury

Come and join one of our daily guided walks of Shrewsbury. Led by our team of knowledgeable guides, explore the history and buildings of Shrewsbury…

Mini Mammoths

Mini Mammoths run every Friday during term timeThis is a very popular, whole-museum experience for children aged 1-5 to discover, play, connect and…

19 April 2024

The Mount: Opening a window on the Darwins’ legacy

This beautiful exhibition tells the story of The Mount and its gardens (Charles Darwin’s boyhood home), through a series of never-before-seen…

Shuts & Passages - Guided Walking Tour

Come and join this 1.5 hour walking tour through some of the many famous shuts and passages of Shrewsbury. Learn the local history and hear the…

26 April 2024

Relaxed sessions at The Mill

If you would prefer to visit at a quieter time, we run relaxed sessions on the first Saturday of each month from 3pm to 4pm. These are for anyone who…

04 May 2024

Flax Collective

We want you to tell us how to make Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings a better place for younger people.The Flax Collective is a monthly group for 18 to 25…

18 May 2024

Prison Break

Are you up for the challenge? You've seen the films, you've seen the TV series, now it's time to put yourself to the test and see if you have what it…

20 April 2024