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Attingham Park Estate: Town Walls Tower

Shropshire & Staffordshire

Shrewsbury's last remaining watchtower

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1TN

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View of the outside of Town Walls Tower, Shropshire, looking up to the sky

Important notice

Town Walls Tower is now closed for the 2025 season. It will reopen on Saturday 14 March 2026 for pre‑booked visits only. To book your visit, please click ‘Click to Book’.

Planning your visit

Visiting Town Walls Tower 

This last remaining 14th-century watchtower sits on what were once the medieval defensive walls of Shrewsbury. Delve into the history of the tower via a pre-booked, timed tours on selected days throughout 2026.

The stairs and bedroom at Town Walls Tower, Shropshire

Accessibility at Town Walls Tower 

Everyone is welcome at Town Walls Tower. Read more to discover how you can best access this special place, full information on accessing different areas of Town Walls Tower, and making the most of your visit.

The sitting room at Town Walls Tower, Shropshire
The exterior of Town Walls Tower, Shropshire

Find out more about booking Town Walls Tower for a short break 

A retreat in town for two, in the last remaining watchtower on Shrewsbury’s medieval walls.

Shropshire & Staffordshire

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Dogs welcome: 0

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