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On the Origins of Charles Darwin: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Shrewsbury
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Shropshire
About
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 ...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English
The VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Shrewsbury Castle
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
77a Mardol
The tour ends in front of the Darwin Gate sculpture.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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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Shrewsbury Library
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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St. Mary's Church
The tour passes by St Mary's Church where Darwin worshipped as a boy.
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Dogpole
The tour takes you through Dogpole where you'll here the origins of the street's unusual name.
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Wyle Cop
The tour takes you through Wyle Cop where you'll here the origins of the street's unusual name.
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The Lion Hotel
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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Henry Tudor Inn
The tour passes by several Tudor-style houses.
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Shrewsbury Abbey
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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Saint Alkmund's Church
The tour passes by Saint Alkmunds Church. You'll hear about the church while you walk.
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Old Market Hall
On this tour, you'll see the 16th century Old Market Hall.
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Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
On this tour, you'll find out what treasures are hidden in plain sight within the Shrewsbury Museum.
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Saint Chad's Church
The tour passes by St Chad’s Church, the largest circular church in Britain.
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The Quarry Park
The tour guides you through Quarry Park. Here you'll hear how Darwin was inspired by what he observed.
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The Dingle
The tour guides you through Dingle Gardens. Here you'll hear how Darwin was inspired by what he observed.
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Charles Darwin
On this tour you'll take in the many areas around Shrewbury that inspired Charles Darwin.
On the Origins of Charles Darwin: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Shrewsbury
(18) Reviews
Shropshire
About
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 ...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English
The VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Shrewsbury Castle
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
77a Mardol
The tour ends in front of the Darwin Gate sculpture.
