Sunday 26 May 2024

Events at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

Dear Blogger

Message from Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings.


Logo of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

Beautiful Buildings this May Half Term

There's lots for the whole family to enjoy at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings this May Half Term!

Unlock your creativity making cardboard replicas of your favourite buildings, from Tuesday 28 to Friday 31 May.

Explore The Coronet Trail from Saturday 25 May to Sunday 2 June 2024, 10am to 4pm, starting in the Shop, no charge. Find the answers and claim your prize from The Shop.


Four men in period clothing, with two dogs sat at their feet


The Grand Tour - a talk by Gareth Williams

Join renowned local art historian Gareth Williams on Friday 21 June at 7pm for a historical talk.

Gareth will be giving a talk that asks what was so grand about the Grand Tour and how did this extraordinary gap year have such a lasting impact on the people that did it?

Tickets are £10 including a welcome drink. 


Three people sat below a parasol on a terrace, drinking from ceramic cups


Turned Wood Café 

As the weather starts to get warmer, you can enjoy a coffee and cake on Turned Wood Café's terrace seating. Make the most of the cafe's plant-based menu and even an ice cream!  



A viewing platform on top of a wooden tower


Jubilee Tower Guided Tour

As summer approaches, why not enjoy a panoramic view of Shrewsbury from a unique viewpoint? This tour gives visitors a chance to climb to the viewing gallery at the top of the Jubilee Tower.  

This opportunity is one of the most exciting developments in the restoration project, offering fantastic views of Shrewsbury, and the surrounding countryside beyond from the eighth storey of the building. 


An orange cartoon of a beaver holding a log, it says Flaxmill Creates Festival, The Beaver Run

Beaver Run

Walk or run 5k or 10k around the undulating route surrounding the new Beaver Project enclosure with the race starting and finishing at Flaxmill Creates Festival. Open to all ages and abilities with a medal for all finishers.

Includes entry to the Sunday of the Festival headlined by Dan Owen.