Shrewsbury Castle and Shropshire Regimental Museum
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Overview
Shrewsbury Castle commands fantastic views over the town and surrounding area. Dating originally from the 1070s it was 'restored' in the 18th century by Thomas Telford, who built the romantic Laura's Tower. In the main building is the Shropshire Regimental Museum, where, as well as fascinating displays, you will find staff ready to help with enquiries about your family's role in Shropshire's military life. The Circular Room at Shrewsbury Castle is licensed for civil ceremonies. The grounds are a magnificent setting for photographs and a varied programme of summer events. Quiz sheets are available to guide younger visitors around the displays.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open Feb-May & Sept-Dec, Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat, 10.30-4; Jun-Aug, Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat 10.30-5, Sun 10.30-4
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
About the area
Perhaps nowhere else in England will you find a county so deeply rural and with so much variety as Shropshire. Choose a clear day, climb to the top of The Wrekin, and look down on that ‘land of lost content’ so wistfully evoked by A E Housman.
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