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See where evolutionist Charles Darwin grew up and found so much inspiration on this self-guided walking tour in Shrewsbury
• Find out the historic significance of Shakespearean characters like Harry Hotspur and Prince Hal
• Hear from producer Owen Bowles, a Blue Badge Tourist Guide for the Heart of England region
• Do it all in two hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
The tour ends in front of the Darwin Gate sculpture.
Itinerary
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This self-guided audio tour starts in front of Shrewsbury Castle. You'll hear about the castle, Darwin's connection to the town and how the tour works using the VoiceMap app before you get going.
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The tour passes by the Shrewsbury Library, once the Shrewsbury School which was attended by Darwin, the Conservative politician Michael Heseltine, and Monty Python actor, author and travel documentary maker Michael Palin
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The tour passes by St Mary's Church where Darwin worshipped as a boy.
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The tour takes you through Dogpole where you'll here the origins of the street's unusual name.
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The tour takes you through Wyle Cop where you'll here the origins of the street's unusual name.
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The tour passes by Lion Inn Hotel, where Darwin embarked on his five-year-long journey around the world that helped him form his theory of evolution.
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The tour passes by several Tudor-style houses.
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The tour passes by Shrewsbury Abbey. You'll hear how the abbey is the setting for The Cadfael Chronicles, a thriller series by Ellis Peter.
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The tour passes by Saint Alkmunds Church. You'll hear about the church while you walk.
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On this tour, you'll see the 16th century Old Market Hall.
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On this tour, you'll find out what treasures are hidden in plain sight within the Shrewsbury Museum.
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The tour passes by St Chad’s Church, the largest circular church in Britain.
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The tour guides you through Quarry Park. Here you'll hear how Darwin was inspired by what he observed.
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The tour guides you through Dingle Gardens. Here you'll hear how Darwin was inspired by what he observed.
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On this tour you'll take in the many areas around Shrewbury that inspired Charles Darwin.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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