Town Walls Tower, Shrewsbury

Name: Town Walls Tower
Address: Town Walls, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

#30 among attractions in Shrewsbury

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Town Walls Tower is the last remaining medieval watchtower belonging to the former town walls of Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. The fortified structure, which was finished in the 14th century, was used to observe the land south of the town and across River Severn. It is under the care of the National Trust. ()

Built: XIV centuryCoordinates: 52°42'19"N, 2°45'22"W

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Town Walls Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury
11 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.
~680 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, Shrewsbury
4 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...
~1690 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
New Riverside, Shrewsbury
9 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.
1.2 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
New Meadow, Shrewsbury
31 min walk • New Meadow, also known as Montgomery Waters Meadow for sponsorship purposes, is a stadium situated on the southern outskirts of Shrewsbury, Shropshire, between the districts of Meole Brace and Sutton Farm, and close to the A5.
~1280 ftNW
Body of water, Garden, Park
The Quarry Park, Shrewsbury
7 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.
~990 ftNE
11th-century castle and military museum
Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury
5 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.
~960 ftNW
Charles Darwin, Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury
5 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.
~470 ftE
Spireless Roman Catholic cathedral
Shrewsbury Cathedral, Shrewsbury
3 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.
~1940 ftE
Bridge, View point
English Bridge, Shrewsbury
10 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.
~1630 ftNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Gothic architecture
St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury
8 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.
0.4 miNW
Bridge
Porthill Bridge, Shrewsbury
10 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Town Walls Tower?

Nearby attractions include Shrewsbury Cathedral, Shrewsbury (3 min walk), Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, Shrewsbury (4 min walk), Kingsland Bridge, Shrewsbury (4 min walk), Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury (5 min walk).

How to get to Town Walls Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Town Walls Tower:

Bus

Shrewsbury Bus Station (11 min walk)
S • Lines: 409 (11 min walk)

Train

Shrewsbury (14 min walk)