St Mary's Church Shrewsbury

16/06/2026

If you missed the Festival of Model Railways in St Mary's on Saturday, here is a great video of what was on display.

Join me for a visit to the Shrewsbury Festival of Model Railways 20...

09/06/2026

SHREWSBURY MODEL RAILWAY SHOW 2026!
Saturday, 13th June, the historic church of St. Mary’s in Shrewsbury will transform into a haven for model railway enthusiasts.
From 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, immerse yourself in the world of model railways with stunning layouts in various gauges
Enjoy delicious refreshments and hot food while exploring the exhibits. Plus, there will be numerous traders and society support stands to browse.
This is an event you won't want to miss.

02/06/2026

Songs for a Summer Day. 6th June at 1pm
The Coral delights of Vivace return to St Mary's this coming Saturday with a lunch time concert.
A sumptuous helping of music from soprano Alexandra Dunavant, Shrewsbury born pianist Jonty Lefroy Watt and the Vivace Choir.
A mix of classical, folk and show tunes to sit back and enjoy.

26/05/2026

26/05/2026

Transforming St Mary's.
We have now finished the second phase of upgrading the lighting in the church with LED.
This latest work undertaken by RMW, has seen the older lights in the nave and into the choir, along with the Trinity chapel with LED lights, plus additional lights set within each of the aisles at their east ends.
The detail across the nave roof is amazing with the wonderful workmanship of the mid 15th century now clearer to view, along with the repairs to the roof when the top fell from the spire in 1894, causing much damage to the clerestory, and this was repaired by John Oldrid Scott, the son of George Gilbert Scott.
(Photos by Joe Dickinson)

21/05/2026

Friday 5th June to listen to Hans Zimmer experience.
German film composer and music producer acclaimed for blending electronic elements with orchestral arrangements in over 150 scores. A two-time Academy Award winner for The Lion King and Dune, his work spans blockbusters like Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Dark Knight trilogy, and Inception.

19/05/2026

On Saturday the new Kawai grand piano will be christened by the magnificent Mariam Batsashvili, with a brief interview at 7pm and performance at 7.30pm.

Music by Mozart, Schubert, Chopin and Liszt. Tickets available from...

https://www.ticketsource.com/shrewsburyinternationalrecitalseries

Or on the door.

15/05/2026

Shrewsbury Morris Dancers Present Monopoly May.
Shrewsbury Morris Dancers are delighted to feature on the Shrewsbury edition of the Monopoly Board Game, and it seemed fitting that as part of our 50th Anniversary Celebration Year we should dance the locations on the Board!
Saturday 16th they will be dancing at
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery -10.00-10.30
The Market Hall -10.45-11.15
St Marys Church -11.30- 12.00
Library/Charles Darwin Statue - 1.00-1.30
Entrance to Shrewsbury Castle -1.45-2.15
Shrewsbury Prison - 2.30-3.00
Close to Shrewsbury Train Station -3.15-3.45

08/05/2026

The Meole Brace Chamber Orchestra
Tickets still available for their performance at St Mary's tomorrow, Saturday 9th May, at 7.30pm, of -
Beethoven: Ruins of Athens Overture
Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1
Berwald: Symphony No. 3
Tickets are £15 for adults (free for under 18s); available on the door.

27/04/2026

On Wednesday May 23rd, the world-famous pianist Mariam Batsashvili returns to Shrewsbury. The inauguration of the new grand piano at St Mary's Church for the Shrewsbury International Recital Series.
Mariam has played in over 30 countries around the world and is a regular performer in the BBC Proms, Royal Festival Hall etc.
Her playing will feature music by Mozart, Schubert, Chopin and Liszt. We will have a brief interview with Mariam at 7pm about the works to be performed, with the recital starting at 7.30pm. There will be an intermission with drinks and the concert should finish by 9.30pm.