The Mount, Shrewsbury

Name: The Mount
Address: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

#32 among attractions in Shrewsbury

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Facts and practical information

The Mount is the Georgian house in Shrewsbury, England, which was the birthplace of Charles Darwin. ()

Coordinates: 52°42'46"N, 2°45'47"W

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Shrewsbury United Kingdom

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The Mount – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, New Riverside, The Quarry Park.

0.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury
14 min walk • The Darwin Shopping Centre is the largest of the two main shopping centres in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, comprising approximately 17 per cent of the town centre's retail offer by leasable area.
0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, Shrewsbury
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic town of Shrewsbury, the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery is a cultural gem that beckons visitors with its rich collection and engaging exhibitions. Located in Shropshire, England, this museum offers a deep dive into the local...
0.4 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
New Riverside, Shrewsbury
11 min walk • New Riverside is a £150m shopping centre redevelopment project in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, which is planned to link the town's Pride Hill and Darwin centres and comprehensively redevelop the Riverside centre site.
0.4 miS
Body of water, Garden, Park
The Quarry Park, Shrewsbury
11 min walk • The Quarry is the main recreational park in Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire, England. The park was created in 1719 and encompasses 29 acres.
0.5 miSE
11th-century castle and military museum
Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury
14 min walk • Shrewsbury Castle is a red sandstone castle in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It stands on a hill in the neck of the meander of the River Severn on which the town originally developed.
0.4 miSE
Charles Darwin, Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury
11 min walk • St Chad's Church occupies a prominent position in Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire. The current church building was built in 1792, and with its distinctive round shape and high tower it is a well-known landmark in the town.
0.6 miSE
Spireless Roman Catholic cathedral
Shrewsbury Cathedral, Shrewsbury
17 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Our Lady Help of Christians and Saint Peter of Alcantara, commonly known as Shrewsbury Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Shrewsbury, England.
0.8 miSE
Bridge, View point
English Bridge, Shrewsbury
20 min walk • The English Bridge is a masonry arch viaduct, crossing the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The present bridge is a 1926 rebuilding and widening of John Gwynn's design, completed in 1774.
0.6 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Gothic architecture
St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury
15 min walk • St Mary's Church is a redundant Anglican church in St Mary's Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust, the Trust designated St Mary's as its first Conservation Church in 2015.
~1570 ftS
Bridge
Porthill Bridge, Shrewsbury
8 min walk • Porthill Bridge, also often referred to as Port Hill Footbridge, is a suspension bridge for pedestrians crossing the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It connects Porthill with the Quarry and the town centre.
~1760 ftSE
Monuments and statues
The Quantum Leap, Shrewsbury
9 min walk • The Quantum Leap is a sculpture situated next to the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It was created to celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of evolutionist Charles Darwin, who was born in the town in 1809.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Mount?

Nearby attractions include Welsh Bridge, Shrewsbury (8 min walk), Shrewsbury Sixth Form College, Shrewsbury (8 min walk), Porthill Bridge, Shrewsbury (8 min walk), University Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury (8 min walk).

How to get to The Mount by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Mount:

Bus

Shrewsbury Bus Station (12 min walk)
S • Lines: 409 (13 min walk)

Train

Shrewsbury (15 min walk)