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Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings tells the story of a textile mill whose iron frame helped pave the way for modern skyscrapers. The restored buildings explain how designers tackled factory fires, while interactive displays introduce the people who worked among spinning machinery, including child labourers. Later chapters cover the site's conversion to a maltings and its wartime use as barracks. Reviewers praise the exhibition's clear explanations and hands-on activities, as well as the knowledgeable guides on the optional Behind-the-Scenes Tour. Book ahead for tours, which have limited places; the Jubilee Tower involves wooden stairs and needs a head for heights. The main exhibition, shop and cafe have step-free access. Parking is time limited, so register with staff if your visit will run longer. Dogs on leads may visit the wider site, shop and cafe, with assistance dogs only in the exhibition and on tours.
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- Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings10:00 – 17:00
Opening times may change at short notice.
Current visitor opening is daily 10:00-17:00. The cafe has separate hours. Behind-the-Scenes Tours usually run Wednesday-Sunday at 11:00 February-November; Jubilee Tower Tours run weekends at 14:00. Book limited places ahead. Winter arrangements differ.
Step-free exhibition, shop, cafe and toilets. A lift serves upper floors on Behind-the-Scenes Tours, but the top of the Jubilee Tower requires wooden stairs. Follow signs to accessible parking.
Dogs at the location: Allowed with restrictions. Dogs on leads may enter the wider site, shop and cafe; only assistance dogs may enter the exhibition or join guided tours.
Dog walks in the grounds: Allowed with restrictions. Dogs on leads may enter the wider site, shop and cafe; only assistance dogs may enter the exhibition or join guided tours. Observe the site booking and admission arrangements.
PricingFree with English Heritage membershipEH memberFree entryNon-member£9
Free entry with English Heritage membership
Entry
Non-member prices
Adult£9.00
Child (5-17)£4.50
Concession£8.10
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children)£22.70
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children)£13.60
Pricing details
Published standard-day walk-up rates without voluntary donation; advance booking saves 15%. Peak and off-peak days differ, so check the calendar for your date.
Published standard-day walk-up rates without voluntary donation; advance booking saves 15%. Peak and off-peak days differ, so check the calendar for your date. Under-5s enter free.
behind-the-scenes-tour
Non-member prices
Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Adult£9.00
Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Child (5-17)£4.50
Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Concession£8.10
Pricing details
Optional tour charged separately from the exhibition for non-members. Standard full price without donation; advance rates differ. EH members enter free. Book ahead.
jubilee-tower-tour
Non-member prices
Jubilee Tower Tour£5.00
Pricing details
Optional tour costs £5 for all visitors, including EH members. Book ahead; wooden stairs to the top.
ParkingFree parkingFree for all visitors
No charge for anyone.
Parking details
Follow the parking signs around the site. Register your vehicle in the shop or cafe if staying beyond four hours. Accessible spaces and two EV charging points are available.
Visitor parking alongside the railway checked against the official signed approach and aerial imagery, avoiding the unrelated car parks returned by search.
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