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The Quarry is Shrewsbury’s beautiful, 29-acre parkland, encircled by the majestic loop of the river Severn. The Quarry has been Shrewsbury’s most important site for recreation since the 16th Century.
Aug 1, 2023 · The Quarry is Shrewsbury's beautiful, 29-acre parkland, encircled by the majestic loop of the river Severn. The Quarry has been Shrewsbury's most important site for recreation since the 16th Century.
The river is a focus for the Shrewsbury Regatta and Dragon Boat Races in May and June. As The Quarry is open space close to the town centre, it is often used in civic festivals, such as the annual Darwin Festival.
‘The QUARRY’ is Set in stunning, peaceful surroundings of gardens, parklands and open space with quick and easy access to the river and the historic county town, Charles Darwin’s birthplace. Here the River Severn surrounds the entire town centre forming a giant horseshoe.
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The park lies in the center of an almost-closed loop of the Severn River. There is a nice section for children, complete with toys, a great walkway along the river, but our principal attraction was the Dingle, with its flowering plants and pond.
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The Quarry is a beautiful, 29-acre parkland set right by the River Severn in the heart of Shrewsbury. It used to be a rough place, with tanneries, stone being dug and women doing their washing.
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A circular walk around the attractive town of Shrewsbury, visiting the River Severn, Shrewsbury Castle and The Quarry park. The walk starts next to the train station at Shrewsbury Castle. The red sandstone castle dates from the 11th century and sits on a hill directly above the station.
