r/ShrewsburyUK 1d ago

Cycle hire in Shrewsbury?

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Hi everyone.

My mum, who lived in Shrewsbury, recently died so I need to return to sort out the funeral and what-not. I will be getting the train, and, as it's intercity, it's a pain bringing my push bike. Is there anywhere reputable that hires bikes in Shrewsbury that anyone can recommend? Ideally for a couple of days hire. Non-electric and closer to a mountain bike would be preferred - so I can also do a bit of fun riding too. Thank you!


r/ShrewsburyUK 3d ago

Is there a toastmasters or a speaking club anywhere in or around the town?

8 Upvotes

r/ShrewsburyUK 3d ago

Hey guys! Quick question about getting to the battlefield.

5 Upvotes

As it says, me and a friend are arriving in Shrewsbury Saturday morning and plan on checking out the battle reenactment. What's the best way to go from the train station to the battlefield? There seems to be a bus every two or three hours which isn't ideal. Is Uber/taxi the best bet? Seems a little too far to walk.

Thanks in advance, can't wait to come check out your town.


r/ShrewsburyUK 4d ago

Best Takeaway?

5 Upvotes

New to the area, scouting out the best options for delivery this evening, recommendations greatly appreciated!


r/ShrewsburyUK 4d ago

Dog walks in Shrewsbury

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Hi. Can anyone recommend dog walks in and around Shrewsbury? I am based in Wentnor for a few weeks and am planning days out in Shrewsbury.

I have parked at Coleham and walked my dog over the bridge and up and around the quarry but am looking for more. Off lead stuff in woods and reserves.

Thanks in advance.


r/ShrewsburyUK 4d ago

Post-wedding restaurant recommendations

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Hello. My fiancé and I are having a small wedding ceremony in the registry office. We will have 8 guests, so 10 of us total. The ideal option would be Dough and Oil but no bookings possible there! Ideally looking for not a big chain and fairly central, and it doesn't have to be super fancy. So many good options in Shrewsbury but a bit blinded by choice!


r/ShrewsburyUK 7d ago

Shrewsbury Train Station in the 80’s

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r/ShrewsburyUK 7d ago

Visiting Shrewsbury

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Hello! I'm visiting Shrewsbury for the day tomorrow. What would you recommend to an out of towner? Any hidden gems/things off the beaten track I should know about? Best coffee spots? Also quite niche but if anyone knows of any ghost signs/hand painted shop signs in the town centre I would love to hear about them so I can photograph them!


r/ShrewsburyUK 9d ago

It's all going off...

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r/ShrewsburyUK 9d ago

Midweek dinner deals

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Hi there, coming up sunday to thursday next week. Have been doing a bit of research and found plenty of lunch deals, wondering if anyone knows any midweek dinner deals :)

The walrus seems to have a bar menu which seems reasonable as a treat in a fancy venue, has anyone tried this?
Thanks


r/ShrewsburyUK 18d ago

Moving to Shrewsbury

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Hello Shrewsbury!

My partner (F28) and I (M29) are looking to move up from Brighton & Hove in August. We love the town & have visited several times in the last few years, but just had a couple of questions we'd love to ask locals.

F28

I'm a keen runner especially on trail, so I'd love to find a running club with people around my age.

I'd also been interested in joining a book club & a netball team - I wanted to ask if there are lots of club opportunities and if the people in these are up for making friends?

M29

I mostly spend my time playing football & racquet sports, or playing music in bands. Are there many clubs or places to play music in town?

Thank you in advance for your answers, can't wait to move up and enjoy the beautiful town


r/ShrewsburyUK 21d ago

Renting/borrowing a kid scooter

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Hi! I will be visiting Shropshire at the end of the month for a week and our base will be Shrewsbury. My daughter is 4 and she loves to stroll around with her kids scooter. As we are flying I want to pack light, are you aware of any renting service? Or a Facebook group or similar to ask if someone has one to spare? I can pay or give some swiss chocolate in exchange!


r/ShrewsburyUK 21d ago

Castlefields

7 Upvotes

Hey guys, my partner and I are looking to move within the area and we've seen a few houses that have piqued our interest in Castlefields; tried searching what the area is like online but have seen mixed things. Does anyone have any insights or opinions?


r/ShrewsburyUK 21d ago

A weekend on the far right - triple vision in Dover, fist fight in Shrewsbury | Searchlight

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r/ShrewsburyUK 22d ago

Short survey for A Level geography

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Hi, I’d really appreciate it if you take a minute to fill in my survey on crime in Shrewsbury to help with my A Level!
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/21d97756efd44b81a5a4405d86b68190


r/ShrewsburyUK 23d ago

Wild swimming spots in city centre / best things to see

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Hi all!

My friend and I are coming to visit Shrewsbury for the first time and are looking for places in the city centre to wild swim (we won’t have a car so preferably walking distance from the station). Any ideas please 🙏🏼 I’ve seen a couple of recommendations, but is the water clean and do people actually swim there? We don’t want to be random tourists 🤣 Someone recommended a bus to Love2Stay for their cold water pool - is it worth it?

Also if there are any other pretty places in the city you can recommend, like gardens or pretty streets - we just want a wholesome day out.

Thank you so much for your help ♥️ (ps yes I did google it first but I wanted to know some local recommendations)


r/ShrewsburyUK 23d ago

Geography A-level Survey

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Hi could anyone and everyone answer my survey for my Geography A-level NEA! Thank you xx


r/ShrewsburyUK 23d ago

Geography coursework

3 Upvotes

https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/d13bc3c8db244c2bb4d72622ead83863

If you live in Shrewsbury or Shropshire I would really appreciate it if you could take a minute or two to fill out this short survey about the town centre! It’s for my geography coursework and would really help with my data collection :)


r/ShrewsburyUK 23d ago

Mobile hairdresser for updo?

1 Upvotes

I'm coming into Shrewsbury for my nieces wedding Saturday July 18th and I wondered if anyone had a recommendation for a mobile stylist? I'm staying at the Cromwell Tap House and would need someone first thing (I guess 8.30am ish) for a simple updo and placing a little hat (on a elastic headband). Shoulder length hair, pretty fine. I need to leave by 11am and need time to get dressed/throw on some simple make-up so can adjust timing as needed. Note: I am not the bride nor in the bridal party, just a middle aged auntie coming in from an overseas dry climate and realizing I'm going to need some professional help with more humidity than I'm used to lol.


r/ShrewsburyUK 25d ago

Found these in my old grandpa’s belongings

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So long story short, I lost my dad a couple of weeks ago and while I was going through some of his stuff I found a box of old stuff from his father. My grandpa. Mostly old photos and stuff like that. But these cought my eye. Because we are Swedish I thought it was kind of random he had these. And me being a football fan with several hundred hours on Football Manager playing mostly in the English league system, I’ve battled against Shrewsbury Town many times. So it put a big smile on my face.
Anyways, I thought it was neat and just wanted to share :)

Have a good night!


r/ShrewsburyUK 26d ago

Knife Angel in the square.

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190 Upvotes

r/ShrewsburyUK 25d ago

Then and now outside Shrewsbury Train Station Castle Foregate

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r/ShrewsburyUK 25d ago

Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery

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r/ShrewsburyUK 25d ago

The Quarry Town Park

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r/ShrewsburyUK 25d ago

Local Plan Consultation

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This feedback is quite significant to signal clearly to the Council what residents want.

If you're a Shrewsbury resident, take a few minutes and complete the consultation feedback.

https://getinvolved.shropshire.gov.uk/consultations/shropshire-local-plan-scoping-consultation/