Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings is now open with an exhibition, café, guided tours and frequent events.
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Summer of fun and engagement! 😎🌞🌻Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings are bringing you a summer of fun and engagement as we prom...
09/06/2026

Summer of fun and engagement! 😎🌞🌻

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings are bringing you a summer of fun and engagement as we promote reading, storytelling and creativity. 📖🖌🎨

Summer Stories from the Shire

Join artist Sarah Evans and story-teller Jake Evans for free drop-in sessions for the family. Art activities are interspersed with storytelling based on the fantastic mural on the terrace designed by Sarah Evans
Wednesday 29 July, 10am to 1pm – Elephants on Parade
Wednesday 5 August, 10am to 1pm – Horse Power
Wednesday 12 August, 10am to 1pm – The Bird Kingdom
Wednesday 19 August, 10am to 1pm – The River
All free drop-ins aimed at ages from 3 to 12 years old. Siblings are welcome. No need to book.

Book Treasure Hunt

To celebrate the National Year of Reading, Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings have teamed up with Debbie Robinson of Words and Me Children’s Books to create a Book Treasure Hunt. Explore the historic building and find a book to read and share. Book Treasure Hunts are available Wednesday to coincide with Summer Stories from the Shire.

Summer of Bunting

Continue the theme of storytelling by making your own bunting to decorate the Dye House or to take home with you. Design your own story on the fabric bunting. Draw something that tells a story of something special to you or use the mosaic mural for inspiration. Use fabric paints, felt templates, lettering and printing, or have a go at bunting hands!

Thursday 30 and Friday 31July, 10am to 2pm
Thursday 6 and Friday 7 August, 10am to 2pm
Thursday 13 August and Friday 14 August, 10am to 2pm
Thursday 20 and Friday 21 August

These free drop-ins are available for all ages. A simple version of the activity is accessible for very small children. No need to book.

Bunting Trail
Follow the bunting trail in the exhibition. Find the hidden bunting, solve the clues and claim your prize! Available 7 days a week through the summer holidays.
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Mill Exhibition, Shop and Flaxmill Café open 7 days a week during the summer. Ticket prices apply for exhibition and tours. Members go free in exhibition and on Behind the Scenes Tours – advanced booking recommended for tours.

Have you been on a guided tour? Our volunteers are looking forward to showing you the hidden parts of Shrewsbury Flaxmi...
07/06/2026

Have you been on a guided tour? Our volunteers are looking forward to showing you the hidden parts of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings.

Pre booking strongly advised. https://bit.ly/4aprkSb

The ovens are now working fully, and Chef Steve is cooking up some tasty meals and pastry treats. Cakes and pre-packed ...
05/06/2026

The ovens are now working fully, and Chef Steve is cooking up some tasty meals and pastry treats. Cakes and pre-packed sandwiches also available. 🥣😋👏

Soup (minus the rolls) and frittata are gluten free.

Chef Steve is beginning to cook up some treats in the Flaxmill Cafe.Today we have tomato and basil soup, and brocolli ri...
01/06/2026

Chef Steve is beginning to cook up some treats in the Flaxmill Cafe.

Today we have tomato and basil soup, and brocolli ricotta and spinach frittata 😋🥣☕

Spotlight Talk by Penny Ward‘Flaxmill Apprentices from the Shrewsbury Workhouses’Saturday 30 May 1.00pm to 1.30pmShrewsb...
27/05/2026

Spotlight Talk by Penny Ward
‘Flaxmill Apprentices from the Shrewsbury Workhouses’
Saturday 30 May
1.00pm to 1.30pm
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

Join Penny Ward in the latest of our Spotlight Talks, hosted by our expert volunteers! Learn about the apprentices who worked at the flax mill.

Spotlight Talks are free, but contributions to English Heritage are welcome.

The talks are largely on the last Saturday of the month. Click here to learn more https://bit.ly/4uvfNcf

Spotlight talks are free. Drop-in on the day or book a place in advance by emailing [email protected]

26/05/2026

Come and join us Wednesday and Thursday of May Half Term for our free family workshops at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings!

Make a cat or dragon puppet to take home with you!

10am to 3pm, 27th and 28th May
Free, drop in

🌞🌡️ It's hot outside, but our Mill exhibition and the Shop are genuinely at a cool 22.3 degrees. Come and join us. 🧊💧T...
25/05/2026

🌞🌡️ It's hot outside, but our Mill exhibition and the Shop are genuinely at a cool 22.3 degrees. Come and join us. 🧊💧

There's a special sticky toffee pudding ice cream available in the Flaxmill cafe!

Photograph by Paul Burton
© Historic England. English Heritage Trust

Come and join us tomorrow, Tuesday 26th May for a free Sashiko workshop with Anthea Renshaw.Make your very own Japanese ...
25/05/2026

Come and join us tomorrow, Tuesday 26th May for a free Sashiko workshop with Anthea Renshaw.

Make your very own Japanese inspired coaster or bookmark to take home!

Sashiko is aimed at ages 7 and over, but under 7s can make their own Aida cloth to take home with them.

Free, drop in

Looking for FREE activities in May half term? Join us at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings!Sashiko WorkshopMake your very own...
23/05/2026

Looking for FREE activities in May half term?
Join us at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings!

Sashiko Workshop
Make your very own Japanese inspired Sashiko coaster or bookmark
With Anthea Renshaw
Tuesday 26 May 10am to 2pm
Free, drop in

Create your own very cat and dragon paper puppet!
Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 May
10am to 3pm
Free Drop in

Plus a new dragon trail in the Mill exhibition all week!* (entry fee applies)

*NB there is a separate charge to enter the exhibition unless you are a member of English Heritage - do see our website or talk to a member of staff about our enticing membership prices!

Click here or see the English Heritage website for more information https://bit.ly/4dlwyjW

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Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, Spring Gardens
Shrewsbury
SY12SZ

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