The Quarry Heritage Lottery Fund Project 

The Quarry is a distinct part of Shrewsbury.  Despite its varied history dating back to the Medieval period the park has remained largely intact for over five hundred years.  It has a wide variety of interesting statuary and stonework the most important being the Farnese Hercules situated at the bottom of Gloucester Avenue.

Open views are an important feature of The Quarry, as is the richness of the surrounding buildings and landscape such as Pengwern Boat House, Shrewsbury School, St Chad's Church and the attractive red sandstone buildings along Quarry Place.  These features contribute to a sense of tranquility and grandeur to the park.

The Quarry's riverside setting and riverside associated activities such as rowing, fishing and boat trips attract many visitors to the park. There are also several annual events, the largest being the Shrewsbury Flower Show which attracts approximately 100,000 people into the park over a two day period.

Horticultural expertise and bedding displays are concentrated within The Dingle and provide a strong contrast to the open grass swards and lime tree avenues which dominate the remaining landscape of the park.

The Quarry is located in the centre of Shrewsbury and for many working in the town the park is an ideal walk into the town, especially for those travelling from Kingsland via the Porthill Suspension Bridge.  It is well utilised during weekends, lunch periods and holidays.

The Shropshire Horticultural Society have invested heavily in the appearance of the park over the years contributing many of the key features such as the cast and wrought iron gates to the main entrances and bandstand and aiding general improvements to The Quarry.

On 5th July 2005 the Right Worshipful Mayor of Shrewsbury and Atcham, Councillor David Farmer, in front of invited guests and dignitaries, unveiled the refurbished grade II historic park.  This is the result of a successful lottery grant of £1,504,000 being awarded to a total project consisting of £2,361,835.  A successful joint bid was submitted by Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council and the Shropshire Horticultural Society (SHS) to upgrade this well used local facility.