Many good reasons to live in Shrewsbury
We think Shrewsbury is the best town in the UK to live and buy a home. And a lot of people agree with us!
Local experts Original Shrewsbury compiled a fantastic list of facts and articles that would convince any one to move here!
- 80% of restaurants, cafes and bars are independent
- 70% of shops are independent
- 660 listed buildings
- 921 years of wine expertise
- a history reaching from Saxons and Vikings, to Tudors and Victorians
- an iconic 16th century Old Market Hall and a new Market Hall recognised as Britain's Favourite for the second year in a row.
- a diverse calendar of festivals from folk, to food, to flowers.
Various other media outlets have recognised Shrewsbury's prowess:
- In February 2024, Sunday Times Style Magazine named Shrewsbury one of its '10 coolest postcodes to move to in 2024'!
- In 2023, The Times has named The Quarry in their list of the UK's best city parks and green spaces.
- Shrewsbury has been highlighted by The Times as one of their top global holiday destinations for 2023!
- In 2022, Shrewsbury placed at a fantastic number 14 in Right Move's top 20 Happiest Places to Live in Great Britain.
Huge thanks to Original Shrewsbury for keeping on top of all things great about Shrewsbury. And credit for some of these photos. We heartily recommend their website to locals and visitors alike.