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Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings is now open with an exhibition, café, guided tours and frequent events.

30/08/2026

Supper Club at the Flaxmill Café
Friday 11 September, 6.30 to 8.30pm

The Flaxmill Café are hosting a special Supper Club on 11 September.👏🍽

You can choose from 2 or 3 course of exquisite dishes cooked by our inhouse chef Steve.

Places are limited for this exclusive opportunity. Booking essentioal.

Book in person at the Flaxmill Cafe
2 courses for £22.50 or 3 courses for £29.95.

28/08/2026

Spotlight Talk - Saturday 29 August, 1pm
Free talk.

Join retired archivist Penny Ward for a free Spotlight Talk on Saturday August 29th.

Penny will be talking about the “Out-Relief” Investigations 1818 -1819 : A modest notebook in Shropshire Archives which provides a rare glimpse into the lives of the people of the Flaxmill and their neighbours.

No need to book.

22/08/2026

Our special Skyscraper Day Jubilee Towers are very nearly full. If you have a ticket and are unable to come, please return your ticket so that someone else can have a chance to enjoy the tour

Celebrate Skyscraper Day by claiming the Jubilee Tower to see the views from the very top of the site, one of the highest vantage points in Shrewsbury.

Tours will be free for children and EH members. A special offer for the days.

They will run on Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 August, and on Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 September. Booking highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

Visit the events page of our website for further details and to book. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/wha/shrewsbury-flaxmill-maltings-skyscraper-day-jubilee-tower-tours/ts-on

18/08/2026

We're celebrating Skyscraper Day, 3 September, at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, the first iron-framed building in the world, the grandparent of the modern skyscraper!

Celebrate by claiming the Jubilee Tower to see the views from the very top of the site, one of the highest vantage points in Shrewsbury.

Tours will be free for children and EH members. A special offer for the days.

They will run on Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 August, and on Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 September. Booking highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

Visit the events page of our website for further details and to book. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/shrewsbury-flaxmill-maltings-skyscraper-day-jubilee-tower-tours/

17/08/2026

Last week of the free summer craft activities! 🌞🎨🖌

Artist Sarah Evans and story-teller Jake Evans will be here on Wednesday, alongside a book trail with Debbie Robinson of Words and Me.

Also, on Thursday and Friday, you can join us for a summer of bunting making.

All sessions are free to drop-in. Last chance.

Full details on the event pages of our website
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/shrewsbury-flaxmill-maltings-summer-of-fun-jul-to-aug-2026/

13/08/2026

One of our lovely volunteers Penny is doing a Spotlight Talk on Saturday August 29th. It's totally free to attend, so please do come along and find out all about:

The “Out-Relief” Investigations 1818 -1819 : A modest notebook in Shropshire Archives which provides a rare glimpse into the lives of the people of the Flaxmill and their neighbours.

11/08/2026

Today, the Flaxmill Cafe is hosting their first Chatty Tuesday. These will take place each week, 1 to 3pm, starting 11 August.

Come along and meet our first volunteer host, Sarah Evans from Silk & Stuff and enjoy chatting to others!

09/08/2026

We're celebrating Skyscraper Day! 3 September.

On days leading up to 3 September and on the day itself we are inviting visitors to a special offer to go to the top of the first iron-framed building in the world – the grandparent of the skyscraper. Children and English Heritage members will be going free.

Climb the wooden stairs of the Jubilee Tower to one of the highest vantage points in Shrewsbury. See the town of Shrewsbury, Shropshire and beyond!

If you do not have a head for heights, you can also celebrate Skyscraper Day by enjoying the launch of the Flaxmill Café’s afternoon teas. Enjoy special treats inside the grandparent of the modern skyscraper!

Special Skyscraper Day Jubilee Tower Tour Prices.
English Heritage members free
Under 18s Free
Non-member adults £5.00

Booking highly recommended. Visit our events page for dates and more details https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/shrewsbury-flaxmill-maltings-skyscraper-day-jubilee-tower-tours/

Normal exhibition and Behind the Scenes Tour Prices apply. English Heritage members go free.

07/08/2026

Halfway through our free summer activities. Two more weeks to go! 🌞🎨🖌

Artist Sarah Evans and story-telling Jake Evans will be here for the next two Wednesdays , alongside a book trail with Debbie Robinson of Words and Me.

Also, on Thursdays and Fridays, you can join us for a summer of bunting making.

All sessions are free drop-in.

Full details on the event pages of our website
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/shrewsbury-flaxmill-maltings-summer-of-fun-jul-to-aug-2026/

Address

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, Spring Gardens
Shrewsbury
SY12SZ

Website

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/shrewsbury-flaxmill-maltings/

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