A Shrewsbury one-off since 2010

(R)evolution is held in Shrewsbury: birthplace of Charles Darwin, Shrewsbury is set amidst glorious countryside near to the Welsh Borders. It is one of England's finest medieval market towns. The town centre is packed with medieval timber-framed buildings, steep narrow streets, and alleyways.

It boasts over 600 listed buildings including the Castle, now a regimental museum and the world-famous Shrewsbury Abbey, home of the fictional Brother Cadfael.

Travel

Shrewsbury is less than an hour from Birmingham, and 1 hour 40 from Manchester, Liverpool and Nottingham.

By Car

Shrewsbury connects to the M6 and motorway network via the M54. The A49, A5, A53, A458 all make Shrewsbury easily accessible.

By Rail

Shrewsbury train station is the centre of the town and is linked by a regular main line rail service and is a short walk away from the bus station

Where to stay

The Prince Rupert

Butcher Row, Shrewsbury

Shropshire SY1 1UQ

01743 499955

Premier Inn

Smithfield Road, Shrewsbury

Shropshire SY1 1QB

0871 527 9402

The Old Post Office

1 Milk Street, Shrewsbury

Shropshire SY1 1SZ

01743 236019

The Shrewsbury Hotel

Bridge Place, Shrewsbury

Shropshire SY1 1PU

01743 236203

The Lion Hotel

Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury

Shropshire SY1 11UY

01743 353107

Photo credit: English Bridge, Shrewsbury by Brianac37