Location: Shrewsbury
Top Things to do in Shrewsbury
The 10 Best Churches & Cathedrals in Shrewsbury, England
Shrewsbury (/ˈʃroʊzbri/ ( listen) SHROHZ-bree or /ˈʃruːzbri/ ( listen) SHROOZ-bree) is the county town of Shropshire, England. The town is on the River Severn and the 2011 census recorded a population of 71,715.
Restaurants in Shrewsbury
1. St Mary's Church
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4.5 based on 320 reviews
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.
2. Shrewsbury Cathedral
3. St Mary's Church
4. Shrewsbury Unitarian Church
5. St Eata's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Uncle_Pulesden - Hong Kong, China
This is a fascinating, tiny, 12th Century (in parts) church, with a beautiful setting by the River Seven and the stone Atcham Bridge. If I may quote the well-drafted guide (by the north door), "Pick 'em and patch 'em say the six bells of Atcham" - Bells have been rung here since the 16th Century. Worth a look, as are so many details in this lovely place.
6. St Alkmunds Church
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4.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By elsmarykate1083 - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
If you have a chance to visit Shrewsbury go to st Alkmunds. The main window is not stained glass but painted glass. Stunning. It is in the vicinity of st mary’s and st Julian’s. If you can get there for sunset the light coming through is stunning xxx
7. Old St Chad's Church
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4.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By VickiR731 - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
This really unusual looking building is very interesting & certainly well worth a visit because of the architecture & the historic elements of the building.
8. St Andrew And St Mary Church
9. St Mark's Church
10. All Saints Church
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