Shrewsbury
in Shropshire of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.710 and -2.752 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 42' 36" and W -2° 45' 7"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:36 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:03 am and 8:16 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-18 08:12:24

Explore Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury in Shropshire (England) with it's 71,715 inhabitants is a city in United Kingdom about 139 mi (or 224 km) north-west of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Shrewsbury is now 07:36 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Shrewsbury, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Hawarden Airport in a distance of 34 mi (or 54 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 km), North. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Bayston Hill, Bicton, Great Hanwood, Astley and Berrington. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 77% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 19th of April 2024

12°C (53 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Broken clouds, fresh breeze.

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Mercure Shrewsbury Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa

Address
3,3 mi
Ellesmere Road Albrighton
SY4 3AG SHREWSBURY
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Albright Hussey Manor

Address
3,0 mi
Ellesmere Road
SY4 3AF Albrighton
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Brompton Farmhouse B&B

Address
4,5 mi
Brompton Near Cross Houses
SY5 6LE Shrewsbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury by Compass Hospitality

Address
0,3 mi
Wyle Cop
SY1 1UY Shrewsbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Holiday Inn Express SHREWSBURY

Address
2,0 mi
Sitka Drive,Shrewsbury Business Park
SY2 6LG Shrewsbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Three Tuns Hotel

Address
2,3 mi
6 The High Street
SG6 5NL Ashwell
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Mytton & Mermaid Hotel

Address
3,7 mi
Atcham
SY5 6QG Shrewsbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE SHREWSBURY BAYSTON HILL

Address
2,0 mi
A5/A49 ROUNDABOUT BAYSTON HILL SERVICES
SY3 0DA SHREWSBURY
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE SHREWSBURY BATTLEFIELD

Address
3,0 mi
BATTLEFIELD ROUNDABOUT JUNCTION A49 AND A53
SY4 3EQ SHREWSBURY
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Shrewsbury North (Harmer Hill)

Address
0,1 mi
HARMER HILL SHROPSHIRE
SY4 3DS Shrewsbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Great British Ghosts - The Prince Rupert Hotel, Shrewsbury

Published: September 19, 2012
Length: 50:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Source Design

Find out about the various hauntings that have been reported at the Prince Rupert Hotel in Shrewsbury, Shropshire...


Trains at Shrewsbury Feb 2015

Published: February 22, 2015
Length: 37:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: UbleyHalt

I spent an hour at Shrewsbury station before going off to discover the town and my heritage. Whilst at the station I spied Class 153 327 for Wrexham, Class 170 504 for Birmingham New Street...


SHREWSBURY BUSES FEBRUARY 2010

Published: February 15, 2010
Length: 17:01 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DaveSpencer32

a trailer for www.pmpvideo.com Buses in Shropshire, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Telford, Fen 2010 Purchase on Amazon, EBay or direct from PMP.


221143 departing after arriving with the first Virgin Euston - Shrewsbury train 14.12.14

Published: December 15, 2014
Length: 08:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Steve Llewellyn

221143 departing after arriving with the first Virgin Euston - Shrewsbury train 14.12.14.


Shrewsbury Railway Station Feb 2015

Published: February 22, 2015
Length: 32:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: UbleyHalt

A video tour of Shrewsbury Railway Station on a dull and cold February Saturday morning.


BKT Shrewsbury Skate

Published: August 25, 2012
Length: 41:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bassplayer59

Just test footy of blonde kid.


Shrewsbury Ghost Tour

Published: November 09, 2011
Length: 14:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: visitshropshire

Part of the Destination Shrewsbury interactive map at visitshrewsburymap.co.uk.


Paul Ray (Paul Rushworth) at The Lord Hill Hotel, Shrewsbury

Published: May 02, 2012
Length: 44:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Paul Ray

Paul Ray at The Lord Hill Hotel, Shrewsbury, 26th April 2012. Please post a comment... (as long as its a good one!) http://www.paulraymagic.co.uk facebook; 'Wedding Magic'


Advanced Website Design Shrewsbury Ltd

Published: January 23, 2015
Length: 30:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Advanced WebsiteDesign

We don't just design 'pretty pictures'. We create strategic, thoughtful and effective brands, communications, websites and digital services. We ask questions, listen closely to the answers...


Shrewsbury Amateur Operatic Society Nuns on the run

Published: April 11, 2015
Length: 01:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Christine Greaves

Just a normal Saturday in the Quarry Park, Shrewsbury. http://www.theatresevern.co.uk/shows/musicals-1150/sister-act/


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Golden Cross, Shrewsbury

The Golden Cross is a public house in Shrewsbury, England; it is reputed to be the oldest licensed pub in Shrewsbury.

Located at 52.7067, -2.7531 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1428 establishments in England, Public houses in Shropshire, History of Shropshire, Buildings and structures in Shrewsbury

Roman Catholic Diocese of Shrewsbury

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Shrewsbury is a Latin Rite Roman Catholic diocese in England. The diocese encompasses parts of the North West of England and parts of the West Midlands. The diocese comprises the pre-1974 counties of Shropshire and Cheshire, varying from the rural areas of Shropshire to parts of Manchester south of the River Mersey and other large urban areas including Birkenhead, Stockport and Ellesmere Port.

Located at 52.708, -2.754 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic Diocese of Shrewsbury, Religious organisations based in England, Religion in Shropshire, Religion in Cheshire, Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury railway station

Shrewsbury railway station (formerly known as Shrewsbury General) is the railway station serving Shrewsbury, county town of Shropshire, England. It is the only remaining railway station in the town; Shrewsbury Abbey, as well as other small stations around the town, having long closed. The station was built in 1848 and has been extended several times since. It was designated as a grade II listed building in 1969.

Located at 52.712, -2.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Shrewsbury, Railway stations in Shropshire, Former Shrewsbury and Hereford Railway stations, Former Shrewsbury and Wellington Joint Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1849, Railway stations served by Arriva Trains Wales, Railway stations served by London Midland, DfT Category C1 stations, British Transport Police stations, Grade II listed railway stations, Grade II listed buildings in Shropshire, Thomas Mainwaring Penson buildings

New Riverside, Shrewsbury

New Riverside is a £150m shopping centre redevelopment project in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, which will link the town's Pride Hill and Darwin centres and comprehensively redevelop the Riverside centre site. The redevelopment will comprise approximately 50 new shops and 15 new restaurant and cafe units, totalling around 225,000 sq ft and create one, linked and extended centre of 680,000 sq ft. The scheme will be anchored by a Debenhams department store of 95,000 sq ft.

Located at 52.7092, -2.75389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Shrewsbury, Shopping centres in Shropshire

Rad Brook

The Rad Brook is a small river in Shropshire, England. It flows through Shrewsbury and enters the River Severn there.

Located at 52.709, -2.755 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Shropshire

Shrewsbury rail accident

The Shrewsbury rail accident occurred on 15 October 1907. An overnight sleeping-car and mail train from Manchester to the West of England derailed on the sharply curved approach to Shrewsbury station, killing 18 people. Those killed were the engine driver and fireman, two guards, eleven passengers, and three Post Office sorters working in the mail train. Thirty-three other people were reported injured. Speed was estimated at 60 mph on a curve limited to 10.

Located at 52.7131, -2.75028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway accidents in England, Rail transport in Shropshire, History of Shropshire, 1907 in England, Railway accidents in 1907, Shrewsbury

Old Market Hall

The Old Market Hall is an Elizabethan building situated in the town centre of Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire, England. Built in 1596, the property is now in the ownership of Shropshire Council. In 2004 the building underwent a £1.7 million restoration, having been previously restored in 1904. The OMH is a scheduled monument.

Located at 52.7073, -2.7545 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Elizabethan architecture, Tudor architecture, Buildings and structures completed in 1596, Buildings and structures in Shrewsbury, Grade I listed markets and exchanges, Grade I listed buildings in Shropshire

Shropshire Archives

Shropshire Archives is located in Shrewsbury, England and is the archives and local studies service for the historic county of Shropshire, which includes the borough of Telford and Wrekin. It preserves and makes accessible documents, books, maps, photographs, plans and drawings relating to Shropshire and its people dating from the early 12th to the 21st century.

Located at 52.7108, -2.75167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Archives in Shropshire, Organizations established in 1995, County record offices in England

Darwin Shopping Centre

The Darwin Shopping Centre is the largest of the three main shopping centres in Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire, England, comprising approximately 17 per cent of the town centre's retail offer by leasable area. It was built by John Laing Developments in 1989 and refurbished in 2002. It is due to undergo further refurbishment in a plan being devised by Chapman Taylor Architects as part of the New Riverside redevelopment.

Located at 52.7102, -2.7523 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Economy of Shropshire, Shopping centres in Shropshire, Buildings and structures in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury Library

Shrewsbury Town Public Library is housed in a historically important building situated on Castle Hill near Shrewsbury Castle. The building was the site of Shrewsbury School until 1882. It opened as the Library in 1983 following restoration work. Above the main entrance are two statues bearing the inscriptions "Philomathes" and "Polumathes". These portray the virtues "Lover of learning" and "Much learning" to convey the lesson that it is good to gain knowledge through a love of learning.

Located at 52.7106, -2.75083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Shrewsbury, Public libraries in Shropshire

Shrewsbury Hoard

The Shrewsbury Hoard (also known as the Shropshire Hoard) is a hoard of 9,315 bronze Roman coins discovered by a metal detectorist in a field near Shrewsbury, Shropshire in August 2009. The coins were found in a large pottery storage jar that was buried in about AD 335.

Located at 52.71, -2.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Treasure troves in England, Treasure troves of Roman Britain, Romano-British objects in the British Museum, 2009 archaeological discoveries, Metal detecting finds in England

St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury

St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury, is a redundant Anglican church in St Mary's Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It is designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It is the largest church in Shrewsbury. Clifton-Taylor includes the church in his list of 'best' English parish churches.

Located at 52.7087, -2.7513 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Grade I listed buildings in Shropshire, Grade I listed churches, Church of England churches in Shropshire, Norman architecture, English Gothic architecture, Churches preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust, Churches in Shrewsbury, Paley and Austin buildings

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Шрюсбъри, Amwythig, Shrewsbury, Шрусбери