Shrewsbury: What To Do When You Visit Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury is located in Shropshire, close to the Welsh border. It still has many of its original black and white timber framed buildings that date back to medieval times. 

Along with the castle and abbey there are more than 600 listed buildings within the market town of Shrewsbury. Also this is where Charles Darwin was born and raised and where he was educated. The town still has many reminders about Darwin.

When staying in Shrewsbury you can either take a leisurely stroll along the banks of the River Severn which loop around it. Or for a lazier time, there are pleasure trips  on the river. However there is plenty more for one to do and see when you stay in Shrewsbury. Here are a few attractions in and around Shrewsbury that you can look at.

1.     Acton Burnell Castle – Here you will find the remains of a 13th Century fortified manor house that was built by Robert Burnell. This gentleman was Chancellor of England a close friend to the then King of England, Edward First. In fact the king was a regular visitor to the house and it is said that in 1263 he convened here one of the first English parliaments.

2.    Attingham Park – This park was designed by Humphrey Repton in 1797 and it surrounds the manor house here that was designed by George Stuart in 1785. It was home to the first Lord Berwick and is situated just 4 miles to the southeast of Shrewsbury town. The house is furnished with furniture and silver from the Regency period. As for the park wander around the grounds and enjoy some peace and tranquility.

3.    Abbey Church – The abbey church is all that remains of the Benedictine Monastery founded here in 1083. The church is dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Paul. As you approach the church by coming across the English Bridge you will see the very striking west tower which is of an early Gothic design and on it you will see a statue of Edward the Third. Plus there is the wonderful west window to be admired which has an embellished coat of arms on it dated back to the reign of Richard the Second. Then there is the altar of 1888 designed by James Pearson to be admired and why not explore the many tombs with some dating back to the 1300's.

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