Name: Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Rating: 5.0

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

Flaxmill Maltings, Spring Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 2SZ, UK

1-99 Years

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Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings Visit Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings and discover the building that changed skylines across the world forever. Known as the grandparent of skyscrapers, the Main Mill opened in 1797 as a purpose-built flax mill. It was the first multifloored iron-framed building in the world. Its pioneering frame is what makes it an internationally important industrial heritage site.

Explore the self-guided exhibition on the ground floor of the Main Mill, featuring digital and hands-on activities, stories of workers, engineers, soldiers and entrepreneurs, and the world’s first multi-storey iron-framed building.

Price starts from £8 for Adults, £4.50 for Children(5-17 yrs) and £12.50 for Family 1 Adult. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: No

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Things to See and Do: Discover this world important heritage site through an interactive exhibition, guided tours and family trail. Experience the amazing stories of this place and its people, relax in the café and visit our shop. You can book tickets for a visit to Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings (including specific tours) using the button below.
The Mill exhibition: The Mill exhibition on the ground floor of the Main Mill is self-guided and brings to life the story of this iconic landmark of the industrial revolution.
Behind-the-scenes Guided Tour: Go on a Behind-the-Scenes guided tour at this iconic landmark of the Industrial Revolution and dig deeper into the past, present and future of the building that changed skylines across the world forever.
Jubilee Tower Guided Tour: This tour gives visitors a chance to climb to the viewing gallery at the top of the Jubilee Tower to experience fantastic views of Shrewsbury and the surrounding countryside.
Family Trail: Flax and Barley’s Mill Mission: Families can take part in our fun trail during their visit. Flax and Barley, the Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings cats, are on a mission to learn about the amazing building they live in. Can you work with a grown up to help Flax and Barley find answers to their questions? There’s a trail sheet for children aged 4-7 and one for ages 8-12. Ask for the trail when you arrive.
Turned Wood Café: Turned Wood Café is now closed. We’re excited for the next chapter and can’t wait to welcome our new tenants, who will be serving delicious food and drinks very soon. We’ll be sharing news soon about our new tenants and their schedule for opening.
Shopping: Browse our shop at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings and pick up the perfect reminder of a great day out, or a distinctive gift. From mugs and stationery, to tote bags and tea towels, there are many memorable items to catch your eye.
Exhibition: The Mill exhibition on the ground floor of the Main Mill is self-guided and brings to life the story of this iconic landmark of the industrial revolution.
Shopping: Browse our shop at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings and pick up the perfect reminder of a great day out, or a distinctive gift. From mugs and stationery, to tote bags and tea towels, there are many memorable items to catch your eye.

Facilities

Parking: There is limited car parking available on site. Parking is time limited to 4 hours. If you feel you are going to be longer than 4 hours on the day, please register your vehicle in the shop or café for a longer stay. Parking is free. There are two electric car charging points in the main car park.
Food And Drink: Turned Wood Café is now closed. We’re excited for the next chapter and can’t wait to welcome our new tenants, who will be serving delicious food and drinks very soon. We’ll be sharing news soon about our new tenants and their schedule for opening.
Toilets: Public toilets are situated up one flight of stairs in the Café. We have two accessible toilets. One on the ground floor in the Café and one outside, next to the Stables.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome to the shop, cafe and the wider site. Only registered assistance dogs are allowed in the exhibition and on guided tours.

What to see

Events:

Drawn Makers Market at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Date: Sat 22 - Sun 23 Nov 2025. Time: 10am - 4pm. Location: Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings. Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings welcomes the Drawn Collective back to the Dye House for their fantastic Christmas market. Support local artists with different stalls available on each day.
Slow Food Christmas Fiesta at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Date: Sat 29 Nov 2025. Time: 10am - 5pm. Location: Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings. Join us at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings on Saturday 29 November from 10am - 5pm for a Slow Food Christmas Fiesta.

For more upcoming events information please visit: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/shrewsbury-flaxmill-maltings/events/

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult: From £8.00.
Child: From £4.50.
Under 5s: Free.
Senior: from £6.50.
Student: from £6.50.
Family (1 Adult): From £12.50.
Family (2 Adults): From £20.50.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/shrewsbury-flaxmill-maltings/#

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open Sat - Sun: 10am - 4pm.

Address: Flaxmill Maltings, Spring Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 2SZ, UK

Post Code: SY1 2SZ

Council: Shropshire

County: Shropshire

Road Access: Postcode : SY1 2SZ. Latitude : 52.71976. Longtitude : -2.74369. Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings is located just to the north of Shrewsbury town centre and easily accessible by foot, bicycle, public transport and by vehicles. There is free parking available on site.
Bus Access: It’s a 10 to 15-minute walk from Shrewsbury bus station.
Train Access: It’s a 10 to 15-minute walk from Shrewsbury train station. If you are walking to the Flaxmill Maltings from Shrewsbury train station, turn right when you leave the station building and right again to head under the railway bridge into Castle Foregate. From here continue up this road (which becomes St Michael’s Street) for 0.6 miles and the Flaxmill Maltings will be on your left.
Bicycle Access: The Flaxmill Maltings is well connected to the cycleway network. The Old Shrewsbury Canal path cycleway brings you out opposite our entrance. There is also access under the railway bridge from the cycleways in Greenfields Park and Herongate.
Parking: There is limited car parking available on site. Parking is time limited to 4 hours. If you feel you are going to be longer than 4 hours on the day, please register your vehicle in the shop or café for a longer stay. Parking is free. There are two electric car charging points in the main car park.