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On the Origins of Charles Darwin: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Shrewsbury

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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.
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  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • The VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
Departure Point

Castle St, Shrewsbury SY1 2AT, UK 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.

Return Details

77a Mardol, Shrewsbury SY1 1PZ, UK The tour ends in front of the Darwin Gate sculpture.

  • Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
    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.
  • Shrewsbury Library, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
    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
  • Leighton, Shrewsbury SY5 6RW, Shrewsbury SY5 6RN, UK
    The tour passes by St Mary's Church where Darwin worshipped as a boy.
  • Dogpole, Shrewsbury SY1, UK
    The tour takes you through Dogpole where you'll here the origins of the street's unusual name.
  • Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, UK
    The tour takes you through Wyle Cop where you'll here the origins of the street's unusual name.
  • Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury SY1 1UY, UK
    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.
  • Barracks Passage, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury SY1 1XA, UK
    The tour passes by several Tudor-style houses.
  • Shrewsbury Abbey, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
    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.
  • 6 St Alkmonds Pl, Shrewsbury SY1 1UL, UK
    The tour passes by Saint Alkmunds Church. You'll hear about the church while you walk.
  • Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
    On this tour, you'll see the 16th century Old Market Hall.
  • Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
    On this tour, you'll find out what treasures are hidden in plain sight within the Shrewsbury Museum.
  • 1 St Chad's Terrace, Shrewsbury SY1 1JX, UK
    The tour passes by St Chad’s Church, the largest circular church in Britain.
  • The Quarry Park, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
    The tour guides you through Quarry Park. Here you'll hear how Darwin was inspired by what he observed.
  • The Dingle, The Quarry, Shrewsbury SY1 1RN, UK
    The tour guides you through Dingle Gardens. Here you'll hear how Darwin was inspired by what he observed.
  • Charles Darwin, Shrewsbury SY2 6HB, UK
    On this tour you'll take in the many areas around Shrewbury that inspired Charles Darwin.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    Sue2906
    19 Apr 2023
    Great resource to explore all the hidden treasures of Shrewsbury, easy to set up and at nealry 3 hrs excellent value for money, informative and interesting!
    Tinatne
    08 Apr 2023
    Great way to discover Shrewsbury - even though we didn’t have ear phones with us! Interesting facts, smart technology keeping up with our walking route. And the sun shone ☀️????
    tes2go
    17 Mar 2023
    The tour was an interesting easy way to visit Shrewsbury and it’s not all about Darwin ???? The app was a really user friendly experience to tour a town and we’ll look to see options in other locations in the future.
    This tour in Birmingham is organized by VoiceMap

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