Thursday, 30 January 2025

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings newsletter - to join English Heritage

Dear Blogger

Message from Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings


Logo of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
A five storey, brick mill building with a grass meadow running along the front

English Heritage

 

We have some news! From the 1st of April Historic England will be handing over the visitor attraction at Shrewsbury Flaxmill into the care of English Heritage.

We're so excited to be able to share the story of this remarkable building with more people and secure its care long into the future.
As of 1 April 2025, the visitor experience  will become part of the charity's 400-strong portfolio of historic attractions, welcoming thousands of potential new visitors.

Historic England will remain the owner of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings and will focus on managing the commercial lettings within the Grade I listed Main Mill, as well as progressing the rescue of the remaining historic buildings and the residential development of the wider site.


Two cats, wearing chef hats, sitting on a tray of cakes


February Half Term

 

There are many activities in February half term including the Return of Molly the Witch after her popular Halloween shows.  Kids also go free in The Mill exhibition where you can participate in a new cupcake trail.  Also, you can have an exclusive family friendly tour of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings.


A woman wearing black clothes and an apron, she is holding a whisk. On a table in front of her is a mixing bowl and two cat puppets


Molly the Witch Relaxed Session

 

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings have been working with Parent Carer Council Shropshire to plan a relaxed session of Molly the Witch's February half term show. ???????????


Friday 21 February 10.30am. Pre-booking essential as spaces are limited.



A latte with foam art in a yellow cup on a yellow saucer


Turned Wood Café

The month is coming to an end, why not treat yourself to a delicious hot drink, handcrafted by skilled baristas? ??

Get your coffee-at-home fix by picking up a bag of our delicious coffee beans, available to buy at the counter! ?


A group of children inside an exhibition, touching the interactives

Book your School Visit

Learn all about the world important Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, the grandparent of the modern skyscraper.  Find out about the lives of the people and children who worked here.  Compete with your classmates to construct the most interesting buildings, and handle objects from the museum up close.


Sustainably restored by

In partnership with


Historic England logo
Shropshire Council logo


Funded by


The National Lottery Heritage Fund logo
Here for Culture logo
HM Government logo


European Structural and Investment Fund logo
The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership logo
Midlands Engine logo



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Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, Spring Gardens, Shrewsbury, SY1 2SZ