Darwin's Town House
Shrewsbury
📍 Saint Julian's Friars, Shrewsbury, SY1 1XL
🚆 Nearest station: · 0.4 mi
🌊 River Severn in Shrewsbury: Poor bathing water 0.4 mi · Environment Agency
Photo: Richard Law (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Grade II* listed Georgian townhouse in Shrewsbury town centre
- Nineteen boutique guest rooms, individually appointed
- Available for exclusive private hire for groups and events
- Steps from the River Severn path and the Quarry park
- Retains original 18th-century plasterwork, staircase and fireplaces
Darwin's Townhouse is a privately owned, Grade II* listed Georgian townhouse in the heart of Shrewsbury, Shropshire, lovingly refurbished into a boutique bed and breakfast with nineteen individually appointed rooms. The operator highlights original period features including historic plasterwork, a stone staircase and fireplaces, alongside a garden courtyard, lounge and bar, with the entire property also available for private hire. There's no on-site car park, though several public car parks are within a short walk. You're steps from the River Severn path and the Quarry park, with Shrewsbury station around 0.4 miles away, and local museums including Coleham Pumping Station and Shrewsbury Museum close by, making it a convenient base for exploring the historic town centre.
How far to…
- River Severn/town walk
- steps away
- Car park (St Julian's Friars)
- 1 minute walk
- Car park (Abbey Foregate)
- 5 minute walk
- Car park (NCP Wyle Cop)
- 2 minute walk
- Station
- 0.4 miles
- Beach
- 0.4 miles
Practical details
- Parking
- No on-site car park; nearby public car parks recommended
Accommodation on site
- King Superior Rooms
Details taken from the operator's own website on 2 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Indoor Areas
- 🚌 Near a Bus Stop
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
- 🚆 Near a Train Station
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