All of the festive ideas and events featured in this blog have been sourced from MyShrewsbury. We’ve pulled together their recommendations to give you a handy guide to the best things to do in and around Shrewsbury in the lead-up to Christmas, helping make the season even more special.
Events and activities marked with a 🔗 next to their title can be clicked on to view more details directly on the event organisers page, making it easy to find times, locations, and any booking information you might need.
Christmas at Berwick House 🔗
December 1 - 14 - Berwick House
Enjoy Christmas in style at the elegant Berwick House, with its Woodland Christmas & Craft Market and magical Christmas light trail. Expect fine food, artisan crafts and a dash of country house charm. Opening on Monday, December 1. Timed tickets are needed for the Light Trail (including meeting and receiving a gift from Santa) but access to the Craft Market is free.
Christmas Markets in The Square
The Shrewsbury Farmers’ Market and the Made in Shropshire Market are always a treat and a favourite Christmas tradition for many families. Get your Christmas shopping sorted with these two local favourites. Perfect for picking up locally made gifts, artisan produce and festive treats.
Farmers’ Market - Friday 5 December
Farmer’s Christmas Market - Friday 19 & Saturday 20 December
Made in Shropshire Market – Saturday 6 & 13 December
Panto Time: Dick Whittington and His Cat 🔗
28 November – 4 January - Theatre Severn
It just wouldn’t be Christmas without Brad Fitt and the Theatre Severn panto! This year’s show is Dick Whittington and His Cat, a laugh-a-minute, glittering adventure for the whole family. But be quick – tickets are selling faster than hot mince pies!
Late Night at the Market Hall 🔗
6 & 17 December - Shrewsbury Market Hall
The multi award-winning Market Hall opens late for a night of festive shopping, mulled wine and merriment. Browse unique gifts and soak up the magical market atmosphere.
Carols in The Square
17 December - The Square, Shrewsbury
A Shrewsbury classic – this joyful singalong guarantees a warm, fuzzy, Christmassy glow. Wednesday 17 December from 5.30pm.
Various dates throughout November and December - Shrewsbury Abbey
There’s a packed programme of musical treats at the Abbey this year – too many to list here! Expect candlelit concerts, choirs and carols in the most atmospheric of settings.
Christmas Greetings LIVE! with Violinist Matt Glossop
19 December - St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury
Experience Matt Glossop’s popular festive concert at St Chad’s, featuring live strings, ballet and Christmas classics. Choose from two showtimes - 6pm and 8.30pm.
St Chad’s Church Christmas Tree Festival 🔗
19 December – 3 January - St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury
Step into a forest of beautifully decorated Christmas trees at St Chad’s for a very special Shrewsbury Christmas experience. Viewing is daily from 8.30am until 4pm (admission free).
Plus there's an on-going and diverse programme of daily Christmas music, song and dance, including the regular Friday 'Concerts in the Round'.
Christmas at The Buttermarket 🔗
Various dates throughout November and December - The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury
There's plenty of festive and New Year fun at The Buttermarket. From Bogo’s Bingo, Soul and Motown party to a Christmas Rat Pack show and a Frozen party. As well as New Year celebrations!
For more events in Shrewsbury, visit MyShrewsbury's What's On page.
(As always, please check with the event organisers about timings, availability, ticketing where relevant and any last minute changes before attending).
Merry Christmas Everyone!
