With a population of around 76,000 Shrewsbury is the county town. A medieval market town with over 660 listed buildings. Noted for significant historical events: Site of the Battle of Shrewsbury (1403), where Henry IV defeated rebels led by Henry “Hotspur” Percy, together with the birthplace of Charles Darwin (1809).
Key attractions in the town include: Shrewsbury Castle & Regimental Museum, Shrewsbury Abbey (founded in 1083), The Quarry Park (home to the annual Shrewsbury Flower Show) and a number of timber-framed buildings (e.g. Bear Steps, Drapers’ Hall).
The restaurant scene in Shrewsbury is buzzing and there are some fabulous independent boutique shops.