Shrewsbury Castle
Shropshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Shropshire Council (Soldiers of Shropshire Museum)
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Nearest station
- Shrewsbury, 0.1 miles (straight-line)
Pinpoint
Castle St, Shrewsbury SY1 2AT
Telephone 01743 358516
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
A Norman castle, traditionally dated to the 1070s, that now houses the Soldiers of Shropshire regimental museum in its hall - so alongside the medieval fabric and views over the town, you get displays of weaponry and military history. Reviewers particularly rate the staff's knowledge of both angles.
Worth the trip
The views over Shrewsbury from the castle grounds, which reviewers rate highly even on visits where they didn't go inside the museum itself.
Before you go
There are guided garden tours on offer, and reviewers recommend factoring in time for coffee and cake in the courtyard garden - it's as much a pleasant sit-down spot as a museum visit.
Reviewers praise the hilltop views over Shrewsbury and the Soldiers of Shropshire Museum housed inside, with staff and guides repeatedly described as knowledgeable. A couple mention there's surprisingly little information about the castle's own architectural history compared to the military museum content, and an £8 charge applies to go inside.
Regimental museum in castle hall
“Great day out, a lovely lady gave us a tour of all the gardens very knowledgeable about the history of the castle.”- Linda Knowles, visitor review
Common questions about Shrewsbury Castle
Where is Shrewsbury Castle?
Shrewsbury Castle is in Shropshire, England, at Castle St, Shrewsbury SY1 2AT.
Do you need a ticket to visit Shrewsbury Castle?
Yes - Shrewsbury Castle is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Shropshire Council (Soldiers of Shropshire Museum). Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Shrewsbury Castle?
The views over Shrewsbury from the castle grounds, which reviewers rate highly even on visits where they didn't go inside the museum itself.
Is Shrewsbury Castle a ruin or still intact?
Shrewsbury Castle is largely intact - Regimental museum in castle hall.
