Local attractions
Attingham Park
Attingham Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 4TP
Tel: 01743 708 123 | www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attingham-park
An elegant 18th century mansion set in an extensive deer park. Open from 12.30pm to 5.30pm, 7 days a week.
From the Armoury - about 5 miles to/from Attingham Park, around a 15 minute drive.
Theatre Severn
Theare Severn, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 8FT
Tel: 01743 281 281 | www.theatresevern.co.uk
Shropshire's number one performing arts venue. Open daily. Please see their website for show timetables.
From the Armoury - a stone's throw to Theatre Severn. Just accross the bridge.
Shrewsbury Castle and Shropshire Regimental Museum
Shrewsbury Castle, Castle gates, Shrewsbury. SY1 2AT
Tel: 01743 358 516 | www.shrewsburymuseums.com/castle
Open daily from 10am to 4pm. The castle is closed from late December to late February. Please see their website for details.
From the Armoury - about half a mile to/from Shrewsbury Castle and Shropshire Regimental Museum, around a 10 minute walk.
Sabrina Boat Cruises
Sabrina Boat, Victoria Quay, Shrewsbury. SY3 8LH
Tel: 01743 369 741 | www.sabrinaboat.co.uk
Sabrina, goddess of the river. Daily cruises along the River Severn, however please check their website, as the cruises are weather dependant. Also avaliable for private hire.
From the Armoury - We're next door to Victoria Quay (where Sabrina lives when she's not cruising).
The Quarry Park
The Quarry, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY1 1RN
Shrewsbury's own beautiful, 29-acre parkland. The Quarry also hosts events throughout the year, including The Carnival, Regatta and Dragon Boat racing, as well as The Shrewsbury Food festival and The Shrewsbury Flower show. Open all year around.
From the Armoury - about 200 yards along the river to/from The Quarry Park, a 3(ish) minute walk
The Shrewsbury Flower Show
Quarry Lodge, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY1 1RN
Tel: 01743 234 050 | www.shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk
The show is over a weekend in early August. Please check their wesbite for this year's dates.
From the Armoury - about 200 yards along river to/from The Shrewsbury Flower Show, a 3 minute walk or a 5 minute stroll in the sunshine.
The Shrewsbury Food Festival
Quarry Lodge, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY1 1RN
Tel: 01952 432 175 | www.shrewsburyfoodfestival.co.uk
The festival is over a weekend at the end of June. Please check their wesbite for this year's dates.
From the Armoury - about 200 yards along river to/from The Shrewsbury Food Festival, a 3 minute walk or a 5 minute wander while pondering whether to have a starter or a pudding... or is there room for both?