🇬🇧 Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Lion & Pheasant
📍 49-50, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, SY1 1XJ
Your stay — Lion & Pheasant
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Church of St Mary the Virgin (343 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Saint Alkmund's Church (464 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Central (484 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Shrewsbury Unitarian Church (511 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Darwin Shopping Centre — 175 m · ~2 min walk
Mardol Quay Gardens — 339 m · ~4 min walk
Soldiers of Shropshire Museum — 296 m · ~4 min walk
Theatre Severn — 389 m · ~5 min walk
Darwin’s Den — 180 m · ~2 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 257 m · ~3 min walk
Boots — 315 m · ~4 min walk
Green Options — 139 m · ~2 min walk
Shrewsbury Bus Station — 56 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use high-street banks or post offices for best rates; avoid currency exchange booths at railway stations or tourist offices, which give poor rates.
Contactless card payments are widely accepted; Visa, Mastercard, and Apple/Google Pay work in most shops, pubs, and restaurants. Some small independents may still be cash-only.
Not expected but appreciated: round up the bill in restaurants (10% for good service), leave a few pounds for taxis, and tip hotel cleaners a couple of pounds per night.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A regular black coffee from a high-street chain café costs around £2.50-£3.
A sandwich or jacket potato from a café or pub lunch deal costs about £5-£7.
A main course at a pub or bistro in the evening is typically £12-£16.
On Market Days (Wed/Sat) at Shrewsbury Market Hall you’ll find affordable food stalls selling pies, curries, and burgers for £4-£8.
Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Aldi are the main budget supermarkets; there's a Tesco Extra on Old Potts Way and an Aldi on Harlescott Lane.
Primark and TK Maxx on the Darwin Shopping Centre provide inexpensive clothing; the weekly market also has stalls selling basics.
A day pass for local buses (Arriva/SWR) costs about £4.50-£5.50; from Birmingham Airport, take a coach (National Express) to Shrewsbury for around £12-£15, rather than the train which is pricier.
Use public transport day passes if moving around town; eat lunch specials at pubs rather than dinner; fill up a reusable water bottle for free at public taps or cafés.
Good to know — Shrewsbury
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.74 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
ShrewsburyFor non-urgent police matters, call 101. The nearest hospital with A&E is Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, SY3 8XQ, phone 01743 261000.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Shrewsbury, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Lion & Pheasant
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 257 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Boots — 315 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Birmingham Airport → Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury
💡 Pre-book with Shrewsbury Taxis or Uber for a fixed price—avoids surge pricing. Request a hybrid for quieter ride.
Birmingham Airport → Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury (via Shrewsbury Bus Station)
💡 Get off at Shrewsbury Bus Station, then a 10-minute walk or short taxi to the hotel—costs about £6 extra.
Shrewsbury Bus Station → Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury
💡 Stop at the 'Shelton Road' stop—it’s 100m from the hotel entrance. Pay contactless; no cash on drivers.
Shrewsbury Railway Station → Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury (walk from station 15 mins or bus 1 mile)
💡 Use the local bus 9 from the station to the hotel—runs every 10 mins; day ticket £4.50. Avoid walking after dark on the footpath near the bypass.
About Shrewsbury
Wikipedia ↗
Shrewsbury ( SHROHZ-bree, also SHROOZ-) is a market town and civil parish in Shropshire, England. It is sited on the River Severn, 33 miles (53 km) northwest of Wolverhampton, 15 miles (24 km) west of Telford, 31 miles (50 km) southeast of Wrexham and 53 miles (85 km) north of Hereford. At the 20...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Lion & Pheasant?
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Where can I eat cheaply near Lion & Pheasant?
A sandwich or jacket potato from a café or pub lunch deal costs about £5-£7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Lion & Pheasant?
A day pass for local buses (Arriva/SWR) costs about £4.50-£5.50; from Birmingham Airport, take a coach (National Express) to Shrewsbury for around £12-£15, rather than the train which is pricier.
Top Attractions in Shrewsbury
💡 Look for the small brass rubbing centre near the back—free to watch, or a small donation for materials. The spire is visible from most of town, so it's easy to find.
💡 The museum costs a few pounds, but you can see the original Norman layout and the gardens for free. Go on a Tuesday morning for the quietest visit.
💡 The Dingle is best in late spring when the tulips are out. Head to the cafe near the bandstand for cheap tea and cake.
💡 It's low-cost rather than free, but worth it. Go on the first Thursday of the month when it stays open late until 20:00 and has fewer visitors.
💡 Book the 11:00 trip on a sunny weekday for the best light and fewer crowds. You can bring your own snacks.