An illustrated map of Shrewsbury showing the town's layout with the River Severn winding through the center. Notable landmarks are depicted as small architectural drawings placed at their approximate locations, including historic buildings, churches, abbey ruins, Tudor-style buildings, a monument or statue, formal gardens with flowerbeds, and what appears to be a grand civic building. The map uses a light color scheme with green areas representing parks and blue for the river.

14 FREE Shrewsbury Maps: Downloadable Town, Street View & Historic Maps Guide

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LOOKING FOR DOWNLOADABLE SHREWSBURY MAPS AND GUIDES?

As someone who’s wandered every cobbled street and historic alleyway in Shrewsbury, I’m thrilled to share this collection of FREE downloadable, printable PDF maps to help you plan your perfect visit to this fascinating medieval town.

Uniquely placed within a horseshoe bend of the River Severn, Shrewsbury might not have the size of nearby cities, but what it lacks in scale, it more than makes up for in character, history and beauty. Many visitors to Shropshire miss the chance to properly explore this gem.

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The town hosts an impressive array of Tudor buildings, ancient churches, peaceful gardens, quirky independent shops, wonderful cafés, fascinating museums, and literary connections to Charles Darwin who was born here.

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Tourist Map: Shrewsbury Points of Interest

A tourist map of Shrewsbury displays the town centre, River Severn, and numbered points of interest alongside photos of attractions and boat trips.

The map includes an index of local establishments at the top and advertises “Sabrina” boat trips around the River Severn loop at the bottom left.

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A tourist map of Shrewsbury from 2023 with photos of attractions and boat trips on the left side. The map shows the town center, River Severn, and neighborhoods with numbered points of interest. The map includes an index of cafes, shops, and attractions at the top. An advertisement for "Boat Trips Around The River Severn Loop" appears at the bottom left with details about the "Sabrina" boat service.

Illustration Map: Shrewsbury Famous Landmarks

Here’s an illustrated visual map of Shrewsbury town centre that I sketched. It features notable Tudor buildings, the winding River Severn, key attractions, shopping areas and the green spaces that make Shrewsbury such a picturesque place to visit.

An illustrated map of Shrewsbury showing the town's layout with the River Severn winding through the center. Notable landmarks are depicted as small architectural drawings placed at their approximate locations, including historic buildings, churches, abbey ruins, Tudor-style buildings, a monument or statue, formal gardens with flowerbeds, and what appears to be a grand civic building. The map uses a light color scheme with green areas representing parks and blue for the river.

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Shrewsbury Road Maps, Bus Network Map

This comprehensive transport map by Arriva shows all major and minor bus routes in and around Shrewsbury, with colour-coded routes, bus numbers and connections to other nearby towns and cities.

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A colorful public transportation map showing Arriva bus services in Shrewsbury. The map displays various bus routes (including 576, 70, 70A, 25, 2, 1, and others) connecting Shrewsbury Town Centre with surrounding areas like Frankwell, Porthill, Radbrook Green, Sundorne Grove, and Monkmoor. The River Severn loops around the town center. The map includes a legend showing railway stations, hospitals, schools, and other landmarks.

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Driving around Shrewsbury?

The best way to get around this town is by car, for flexibility, speed and comfort. If you don’t have your own, we recommend renting a car. Our go to site is DiscoverCars – we’ve used them at home and abroad for years, and we like their transparency, great reviews, and easy-to-use site.

Shrewsbury Rail Connections Map

Two clear rail network maps, one showing Shrewsbury’s connections to Chester and the other showing connections to Wolverhampton, with stops along the way.

Download the free Shrewsbury-Chester Line Map PDF here and the free Wolverhampton-Shrewsbury Line Map PDF here:

A railway map titled "SHREWSBURY - CHESTER LINE" showing the rail connection between Shrewsbury and Chester, passing through Wales. The map shows stations including Gobowen, Chirk, Ruabon, and Wrexham. The line is highlighted in red with proposed station sites noted. The route crosses between England and Wales several times. A British Rail logo appears in the bottom right corner.
A railway map titled "THE WOLVERHAMPTON - SHREWSBURY LINE" showing the rail connection between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury with all stations in between, including Wellington, Telford, and Shifnal. The route is highlighted in red against a light background. A small inset map of England shows the line's location.

Cycle Map of Shrewsbury

A modern Shrewsbury Cycle Map displays dedicated cycle routes, paths and facilities throughout the city using a clean, minimal design with a grid reference system and compass rose.

Buildings appear as blue-shaded areas while green paths indicate cycle routes across labeled neighbourhoods including Frankwell, Porthill, Town Centre, and Abbey Foregate.

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A modern Shrewsbury Cycle Map showing dedicated cycle routes, paths, and facilities throughout the city. The map uses a clean, minimal design with a grid reference system and has a compass rose indicating north. Areas like Frankwell, Porthill, Town Centre, and Abbey Foregate are labeled. Blue shaded areas represent buildings, and green paths indicate cycle routes.

Map of Top 10 Restaurants in Shrewsbury

Below are interactive google maps, this one highlighting our recommended top 10 restaurants in Shrewsbury marked in yellow.

Shrewsbury’s Top 10 Independent Cafés

And here’s a map showing our top 10 independent cafés dotted throughout Shrewsbury’s winding streets and hidden corners.

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Satellite view of Shrewsbury (Google Maps)

Here is an interactive satellite map of Shrewsbury on Google Maps. You can use the map to scroll around and zoom in to see 3D views of the city, along with landmarks and places of interest which you can click on and see more information.

You can also activate Google maps Shrewsbury street view mode and explore the town from the ground level.

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Shrewsbury Town Centre Parking Map

Finding parking in Shrewsbury can be tricky! This detailed map shows all car parks, on-street parking zones, prices and walking distances to the main attractions.

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This detailed map shows colour-coded car parks, on-street parking zones, prices and walking distances to the main attractions around Shrewsbury town centre.

Google Maps Shrewsbury Interactive Map

Navigate Shrewsbury like a local with this interactive Google Maps guide. Zoom in to find everything from restaurants, bars and cafes to car parks, public toilets, ATMs and tourist information points to make your visit hassle-free.

You can even click on the Shrewsbury maps street view icon for a unique, pedestrian’s view of the town’s streets.

Central Shrewsbury Street Map

This detailed street map of central Shrewsbury shows the town’s road network, the loop of the River Severn, and neighbourhoods including Frankwell, Coton Hill, Castlefields, Porthill, Kingsland, and Coleham. Major roads are highlighted in red, and building outlines appear in light orange.

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A detailed street map of central Shrewsbury showing the town's road network, the loop of the River Severn, and neighborhoods including Frankwell, Coton Hill, Castlefields, Porthill, Kingsland, and Coleham. Major roads are highlighted in red, and building outlines appear in light orange.

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Medieval Map of Shrewsbury

History buffs will love this vintage map of Shrewsbury dating back to the medieval period when the town was known as “Shrowesbury.” Compare how the town has changed (or in many cases, stayed remarkably the same!) over the centuries.

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A historical map of Shrewsbury from the early modern period. The title "SHROWESBURY" appears at the top. The map shows the town enclosed within a loop of "The River of Severne." Features include the town layout, Castle Gate, Austin Fryers, and other historical landmarks. A coat of arms appears in the top left corner. The bottom contains a numbered index of streets and important buildings. The map has decorative borders and a scale marker.

Vintage Ordnance Survey Map of Shrewsbury

A vintage Ordnance Survey map from 1947 showing a broader regional view around Shrewsbury. The map covers a large geographical area with road networks, settlements, and topographical features. Green patches indicate wooded areas, and the map uses conventional Ordnance Survey symbols and colouring.

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A vintage Ordnance Survey map showing a broader regional view around Shrewsbury. The map covers a large geographical area with road networks, settlements, and topographical features. Green patches indicate wooded areas, and the map uses conventional Ordnance Survey symbols and coloring. Grid references line the edges.

General Information about Shrewsbury

Area: 9.6km² (town centre)
Weather: 3°C (winter), 21°C (summer)
Population: 72,000
Founded: 800AD, with a charter granted in 1189 by King Richard I
Nearest Airports: Birmingham (BHX), Manchester (MAN), Liverpool John Lennon (LPL)
Train Station: Shrewsbury Railway Station
Famous Residents: Charles Darwin (naturalist), Mary Webb (novelist), Wilfred Owen (poet), Joe Hart (footballer)

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What are the famous streets in Shrewsbury?

Shrewsbury’s most notable streets include Wyle Cop (the UK’s longest row of uninterrupted independent shops), Fish Street, Butcher Row, Grope Lane (with its notoriously narrow passage), and the picturesque Bear Steps. The High Street and Pride Hill form the main shopping thoroughfare.

What does Wyle Cop mean in Shrewsbury?

“Wyle Cop” derives from Welsh “chwyl” meaning “a turn” and “cop” meaning “hill” or “summit.” This aptly named steep street curves up from English Bridge into town. It’s home to the historic timber-framed Lion Hotel building, dating from 1600, and Henry Tudor House from 1438.

What is the oldest building in Shrewsbury?

St Mary’s Church is generally considered Shrewsbury’s oldest building, dating back to Saxon times (circa 960 AD). Shrewsbury Abbey’s remaining portions date from 1083, while Shrewsbury Castle was established in 1070, though much of the current structure dates from the 13th century.

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