Shrewsbury Castle
Museums & Science Centres · Shrewsbury, Shropshire
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Closed — opens 10.30am
🏠 Indoor & outdoor0–11–33–55–88–1212–16CastleEducationalGardens☔ Rainy-day friendlySchool holiday activitiesSeasonal opening
What’s there
- Baby changing
- Picnic area
No on-site parking. Nearest: Raven Meadows Multi-Storey Car Park (350m, ~6 min walk); Frankwell Quay (incl. coach parking), St Julian's Friars and NCP Wyle Cop within 10 min. Shrewsbury Park & Ride (Oxon, Meole Brace, Harlescott) stops at Castle Street Bus Stop. Disabled badge holder spaces on Castle Street, St Mary's Street, St Mary's Place and Dogpole.
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Shrewsbury Castle is a 1000-year-old historic castle in the heart of Shrewsbury town centre, home to the Shropshire Regimental Museum. Step back in time as you explore the castle's rich history and discover the county's regimental past, from the King's Shropshire Light Infantry to the formation of the 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment in 1755 and the 85th Light Infantry in 1759.
The castle grounds are FREE to visit and offer stunning panoramic views over Shrewsbury, with beautiful, picnic-perfect lawns. During school holidays families can follow the Castle Trail for children around the grounds, hunting for seasonally themed items as they go.
The castle opens Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30am-4:00pm, seasonally from mid-February to mid-December (closed over the winter season). Day tickets: Adult (18+) GBP 8, Concession GBP 6, Child GBP 4, Family ticket (2 adults + up to 3 children) GBP 20; under 5s and former members of the Shropshire Regiments go free. Accessible toilets, baby changing, a shop and a wheelchair-accessible path around the grounds make it easy to visit with little ones. Managed by Shropshire Museums (Shropshire Council).
Open Sat 14 Feb - Sat 12 Dec 2026; closed over the winter season. Free entry on selected Heritage Open Days.
Stuff to take with you
The things people wish they’d packed for a day out like this one.
- Refillable water bottleMost places will fill it for free.
- Snacks that survive a rucksackCheaper than the café, and buys you twenty minutes.
- Wet wipes
- Small first aid kitPlasters solve more days out than anything else here.
- Backseat organiser
- Bibs
- Baby carrier or slingBetter than a pram anywhere with steps or mud.
- Umbrella
- Plasters
- Lunch boxes
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