Shrewsbury Abbey — Attraction in Wroxeter and Uppington

Visiting Shrewsbury Abbey was an unexpectedly moving experience. The moment I stepped inside, I could feel the deep weight of history in the air. The red sandstone structure, partially ruined but still stately, holds a kind of quiet dignity that speaks to its medieval roots.

One of the most fascinating details I learned during my visit was that Roger de Montgomery, the powerful Norman noble and second-in-command to William the Conqueror, is buried here. It adds such historical gravity to the space — to think that a man so integral to the Norman conquest of England found his final resting place within these walls. It made the Abbey feel more than just a church; it's a true historical landmark.

The interior is simple compared to other grand cathedrals, but that modesty adds to its charm. Some of the stained glass is beautifully preserved, and the surviving stonework offers glimpses of what once must have been a truly magnificent building. I appreciated how the Abbey doesn’t try to over-modernize — it respects its past while remaining a functioning place of worship.

If you’re a history enthusiast or just someone who enjoys a peaceful walk through centuries of layered stories, Shrewsbury Abbey is definitely worth a visit. The connection to such a pivotal figure in English history made my time there feel especially...

Soaked in so much history you can feel it as soon as you enter. The building is stunning with so much to see it's like walking in to a museum only this is the real thing, even the wall are there to tell a story. I was lucky enough to be there when mid morning prayers were taking place which lifted the atmosphere to another level. Although the scale of the building is similar to some of the cathedrals dotted around the country, the interior is far less ornate which personally I believe is much more in keeping with what these places are meant to represent. If you do visit make sure you take one of the information sheets to guide you around. Don't miss the exterior, which is just as interesting.As fantastic as these builds are it's the people that make them so special and I was lucky enough to spend half an hour chatting with two of the nicest and most interesting that I have come across in...

The Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Shrewsbury (commonly known as Shrewsbury Abbey) is an ancient foundation in Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire, England. The Abbey was founded in 1083 as a Benedictine monastery by the Norman Earl of Shrewsbury, Roger de Montgomery. It grew to be one of the most important and influential abbeys in England, and an important centre of pilgrimage. Although much of the Abbey was destroyed in the 16th century, the nave survived as a parish church, and today serves as the mother church for the Parish of Holy Cross.The Abbey is a Grade I listed building and is a member of the Greater Churches Group. It is located to the east of Shrewsbury town centre, near the English Bridge, and is surrounded by a triangular area which is today referred to as...