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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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The 14th-century Town Walls Tower in Shrewsbury, part of the wider Attingham Park estate, Shropshire. The surrounding properties are not owned by the National Trust.

Please note: Town Walls Tower is a holiday cottage that is only open to the public via pre-booked timed visits on selected days.

Admission to Town Walls Tower is free for National Trust members. Non-members pay an admission fee during booking.

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Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+) £6.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free £3.00
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £16.50
1 adult, 3 children £9.90
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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

Town Walls Tower, a holiday cottage for two in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

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An unusual retreat in the last remaining watchtower on Shrewsbury’s medieval walls.

Two visitors walking through the grounds of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal with the abbey ruins in the background

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