10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Shropshire That You Shouldn't Miss

September 27, 2021 Sheron Bogner

Discover the best top things to do in Shropshire, United Kingdom including Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, Market Hall Shrewsbury, Shropshire Falconry Ltd, Climbing The Walls, Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Shrewsbury Abbey, Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, Jackfield Tile Museum, Land of Lost Content Museum, St Mary's Church.
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1. Royal Air Force Museum Cosford

Lysander Avenue, Shifnal TF11 8UP England +44 1902 376200 [email protected] http://www.rafmuseum.org/cosford
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5.0 based on 2,557 reviews

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford

Our Cosford site is currently in Tier 2. We are open throughout the festive season apart from Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Dear. Our doors open at 10.00am. Entry to our Museum is free of charge, but by timed ticket only. To book your's please go directly to our website - car parking charges will still apply. The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford is located in Shropshire and offers a fun, entertaining day out for all the family. Housed in wartime hangars and in the National Cold War Exhibition, there is a huge display of aircraft and exhibits to explore.

Reviewed By angelawA6201UJ

What an amazing place to spend a wet and windy day during the school half term holiday. All staff were friendly, polite and knowledgeable. We had a superb day with our 9 year old daughter. Lots for children to do. The food in the cafe was delicious - very fresh sandwiches. Again, the staff were polite and friendly. Free to get in - amazing in this day and age!! £5 for the car park and a suggested donation of £5 in the museum. Thank you to all.

2. Market Hall Shrewsbury

Claremont Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1QG England +44 1743 351067 [email protected] http://www.markethallshrewsbury.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 119 reviews

Market Hall Shrewsbury

Reviewed By Steve_of_N21 - London, United Kingdom

This market hall was recommended to us by the proprietor of our B&B and she was right to do so. A very interesting collection of independent market stall offering produce from your standard fruit and veg , Asian and Indian street food and plenty of different arts and crafts stalls. All undercover over two floors it was interesting to wander here for a while.

3. Shropshire Falconry Ltd

Holly Bank The Foxholes Near Wem, Shrewsbury SY4 5UJ England +44 1939 236541 [email protected] http://www.shropshirefalconry.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 151 reviews

Shropshire Falconry Ltd

Reviewed By D1904PTkerryb

A fantastic owl experience again yesterday with lovely Lisa. Our 5th visit so far. Thanks for another wonderful hands on 90 minutes flying all the super cute owls. I only wish we lived closer so we could come even more often

4. Climbing The Walls

1 Battlefield Road The Market Place, Shrewsbury SY1 4AN England +44 1743 510238 [email protected] http://www.climbingthewalls.club
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5.0 based on 417 reviews

Climbing The Walls

Purpose build, new, indoor Climbing Centre with 12m High Tall Walls, Bouldering, Action Walls, Cafe, Studios and Changing Rooms. Suitable for all ages and experience, perfect for experienced climbers refining skills, beginners, families, corporate events, group bookings and birthday parties

Reviewed By CLEZ2

Booked party for daughters 9th Birthday. Friendly staff, clean and safe environment for kids, food catering and party room very good with speaker for music and games topped off by excellent chocolate brownies! Thanks for a lovely experience

5. Ironbridge Gorge Museums

Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7AW England +44 1952 433424 [email protected] http://www.ironbridge.org.uk
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4.5 based on 853 reviews

Ironbridge Gorge Museums

This scenic area, often used by moviemakers because of its unspoiled, authentic 18th-century architecture, offers several museums that represent a different aspect of Britain's industrial heritage.

Reviewed By LeslieMcC1958 - Radlett, United Kingdom

Good insight to the foundations of our Industrial Age and daily life for people of the time. Victorian village was well done with the actors role playing very well staff and volunteers very friendly and helpful in spite of current times and extra pressures. Glad we came to discover this part of the history and the gorge and bridge too.

6. Shrewsbury Abbey

Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury England +44 1743 232723 http://www.shrewsburyabbey.com
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4.5 based on 340 reviews

Shrewsbury Abbey

Reviewed By Warehamchick

Fantastic visit, very friendly guides, lovely to walk around in peace well worth a visit picturesque

The Music Hall, The Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LH England +44 1743 258885 [email protected] http://www.shrewsburymuseum.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 539 reviews

Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery

Located in the old Victorian Music Hall and 13th Century Vaughan's Mansion, Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery offers a family friendly museum experience that brings to life the Roman, Medieval, Tudor and Stuart eras as well as sharing some of the most prominent local history in our Shropshire gallery. These tell the story of Shrewsbury and Shropshire from pre-history to the modern day. As well as it's five main galleries, Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery also has a temporary exhibition gallery. Making this gallery its' home until Sunday 17 September is Antarctica: Life in a hostile land which allows you to explore the amazing human relationship with the most hostile continent on earth through Sir Ernest Shackleton and Captain Scott mementos, virtual reality at Halley VI in Antarctica and much, much more! Accessible to all, Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery is able to illuminate your senses through displaying local and national heritage in a wide range of exciting ways. Fine art from the collections has been included throughout the galleries. Facilities include a café, Museum shop and Visitor Information Centre.

Reviewed By nastynick540 - Telford, United Kingdom

Although ‘locals’ we had never visited the museum before so decided to go today before the end of the Lego exhibition currently displaying in the museum. One off entrance fee of £4.50 per adult (you can buy a yearly pass if you wish for £25 if memory serves me correctly). Lego exhibition was good depicting various moments in history. The museum itself takes you through time from Iron Age through to Tudor times and a section focusing on when the Roman’s were in occupancy. Some interesting exhibits and loved seeing the old paintings/mockups of how Shrewsbury and the surrounding areas looked back in time. We spent around 1 1/2 hours there (although you could spend longer) and enjoyed our visit. Also the staff were friendly and welcoming. We also ate in the ‘Stop’ cafe which although not cheap did serve very nice coffee and cakes, gluten free option of orange and chocolate polenta for my wife and coffee cake for me. Well worth a visit if you want to find out more of the history of Shrewsbury.

8. Jackfield Tile Museum

Jackfield, Telford TF8 7LJ England +44 1952 433424 http://www.cravendunnill-jackfield.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 434 reviews

Jackfield Tile Museum

Reviewed By eph9 - Aylesbury, United Kingdom

Just visited for the second time and I love it! Such an amazing collection of ceramic tiles and the story and history behind the factory and tiles in general. I spent ages just walking around the showroom room and then the room at the end with so many tiles on display to see. Just beautiful. Made me want to go home and tile something! There were many designs I would love to use in my own home. With my Ironbridge annual ticket, I will try to visit one more time just to look again before my year is up.

9. Land of Lost Content Museum

The Old Market Hall Market Street, Craven Arms SY7 9NW England +44 1588 672419 [email protected] http://www.lolcmuseum.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 318 reviews

Land of Lost Content Museum

We will be reopening on the 12th. April, Normal opening hours. We will of course still be observing Social Distancing. To achieve this we are, taking bookings for half hour slot arrival times. Contact us for Date and time slots through our website, phone, or by Email. Your safety as well as our own is paramount. See You All Soon.

Reviewed By misslane - London, United Kingdom

You cannot imagine how much there is to look at in here. We easily lost ourselves and before we knew it 90 minutes had passed. You can tell the curators have put a lifetime of effort into collecting these items. Well worth a visit and a wander round! We were dubious thinking it can’t be very big, but it’s over 4 floors. If you like to reminisce then you will love this!

10. St Mary's Church

St Mary's Street,, Shrewsbury SY1 1EF England http://www.visitchurches.org.uk/shrewsbury
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4.5 based on 320 reviews

St Mary's Church

The spire of St Mary's is one of the tallest in England and for over 500 years it has dominated the skyline of Shrewsbury's old town. In 1739, showman Robert Cadman attempted to slide from it, head first, using a rope and a grooved breastplate. His engraved obituary stands outside the west door. The church is now the only complete Medieval church in Shrewsbury. It dates from Saxon times and has beautiful additions from the 12th-century onwards. Inside, the atmosphere is peaceful with the soaring stone arches giving way to the church's great treasure - its stained glass. There are panels in glorious colour including the world-famous 14th-century 'Jesse window' filled with figures of Old Testament kings and prophets. No other church in the country has a collection to equal it. The Café at St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury, run by the Battlefield 1403 farm shop and deli, is now open Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm.

Reviewed By BarbaraMartin74 - Zofingen, Switzerland

This church is very ancient and well worth a visit, especially for its beautiful historical stained glasses.

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