Bear Steps Art Gallery and Medieval Hall

A well preserved 15th century timbered hall in a pleasant leafy square. The ceiling has some impressive wooden beams and there's a gallery at one end but there's nothing else to see relating to the hall's history. On the day I visited there was an exhibition of work by the Shrewsbury Lacemakers which was well worth seeing. Some lovely fans, cushions, pictures and other lacework on display. The ladies were very friendly and keen to show me their work. An artist was giving a demonstration and visitors were welcome to have a go at lacemaking themselves. There's also a little shop selling crafts and gifts. The Bear Steps are a quaint and interesting stairway from the square as they pass right underneath the upper storey of the hall.
Sep 21st, 2022

Beautiful gallery with some quirky and innovative artwork. A joy.
Jan 2nd, 2022

Sep 1st, 2021

This is a friendly little gallery in an old building which is free to enter. You don't get too much of a sense of the old part of the building as it has been specially re-purposed.
May 4th, 2021

A wonderful place to visit,remarkably preserved,well done to everybody involved.
Jan 22nd, 2021