Shrewsbury is one of England's finest Tudor towns — a loop of the Severn lined with half-timbered buildings, independent shops, good restaurants and a relaxed civic pride that makes it a rewarding base for exploring south Shropshire. The Good Hotel Guide recommends hotels in the town and its immediate surroundings that reflect Shrewsbury's character: comfortable, individually run and better than you'd expect from a town of its size.

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