The Atlas Obscura Guide To Shrewsbury

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Shrewsbury, England

Updated November 12, 2024

Unusual Attractions in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury, England

Shrewsbury Prison

A prison with a more than 200-year history.

Shrewsbury, England

Charles Darwin Statue

Standing at the site of his former school, this sculpture celebrates Darwin's groundbreaking contributions to science and his deep connection to his birthplace.

Shrewsbury, England

Admiral Benbow’s Key

A famed admiral left behind this 17th-century house key when he joined the British Navy.

Shrewsbury, England

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

One of the techniques used to construct this 1797 mill was later incorporated into modern skyscrapers.

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Weston, England

Hawkstone Park

Created hundreds of years ago, the magical follies and landscapes at this park were almost lost to time before being restored.

10 miles from Shrewsbury

The memorial stone and St Margaret’s Church in the background.

Ratlinghope, England

Grave of the Last Sin-Eater

A quiet country churchyard holds a monument to the last known sin-eater in England.

11 miles from Shrewsbury

Ironbridge, England

The Iron Bridge

This bridge is the first to be made entirely from iron, but designed like it was still made of wood.

12 miles from Shrewsbury

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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Shrewsbury

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Shrewsbury, England

Updated November 12, 2024

Unusual Attractions in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury, England

Shrewsbury Prison

Shrewsbury, England

Charles Darwin Statue

Shrewsbury, England

Admiral Benbow’s Key

Shrewsbury, England

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

Weston, England

Hawkstone Park

Ratlinghope, England

Grave of the Last Sin-Eater

Ironbridge, England

The Iron Bridge

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