Retail Therapy
When you visit the Shrewsbury, shopping should be on your list of top things to do. Did you know Shrewsbury’s independent retailers outnumber big chains by almost half? There are endless boutiques and quirky independents, all tucked away in 'shuts and passages'.
Retail Therapy features
Posted 19 August 2025
Back to school shopping in Shrewsbury
Whether you need shoes & kit for your little ones, sixth form fashion for older teens or the care package to send your nest leaver off with…
Posted 6 March 2025
A World Book Day guide to bookshops in Shrewsbury
For book lovers, by book lovers - read our complete guide to book shopping in Shrewsbury's historic town centre
Posted 13 February 2025
The Magic Formula Behind Britain's Favourite Market
There’s never been any doubt in locals’ minds that Shrewsbury Market Hall is the best in the country, and it’s just been crowned Britain’s Favourite…
Posted 31 January 2025
Valentine's Treats in Shrewsbury
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to show a loved one you care. Whether it's a loving partner, treasured friend, or a coworker who's had your…
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Posted 30 January 2025
Shrewsbury Market Hall is Britain’s Favourite – for third year running!
Three wins in a row and four total. No other market has ever won as many times, let alone consecutively!
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Posted 10 January 2025
Add These Shrewsbury Dates to Your 2025 Calendar
There's always something to do in Shrewsbury. We update this post throughout the year -- visit often, and get these key dates for 2025 in your…
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Posted 17 December 2024
How to support your high street - and keep your cool - this Christmas
Whether you’re neurodivergent, live with social anxiety, or simply find the atmosphere overstimulating, Annie Hambley of My Happy Place has put…
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Posted 16 December 2024
Festive Shopping in Shrewsbury: Food & Drink for the Big Day
Whether you're more likely to be found queuing in the deli or at the butcher's counter on Christmas Eve, use our guide to find the food & drink you…
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Posted 10 December 2024
Festive Shopping in Shrewsbury: For Kids & Babies
From independents to familiar high street favourites, you'll find plenty of gifts on offer for kids & babies in Shrewsbury.
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Retail Therapy events
An Evening with the All-New Velvetiser
The ALL-NEW Velvetiser® has landed.Obsessively engineered in the pursuit of the ultimate drinking chocolate experience.We’d like to invite you to…
Plant Swap
Love plants? Looking to refresh your collection? Come along to another fabulous Plant Swap at The Garden Room in Shrewsbury!Swap healthy houseplants…
Late Night at the Market Hall
Sept 6 | Nov 1 | Dec 6Experience the market hall by night, tuning into its twilight vibes. Enjoy flavours from around the world, wine and gin bars,…
Walk-Round Wines for Christmas
19th & 20th of NovemberIt seems Christmas is never more than a stone’s throw away. If you’re starting to think about which wines to enjoy with…
ABBEY CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Shrewsbury Abbey’s ever-popular Christmas Fayre returns – a little earlier to save the last-minute rush!Come and browse the many stalls from the…
Late Night at the Market Hall
Sept 6 | Nov 1 | Dec 6Experience the market hall by night, tuning into its twilight vibes. Enjoy flavours from around the world, wine and gin bars,…
Retail Therapy businesses
The Blue Lemon
Jenny & Jorgie are The Blue Lemon. They’ve been on Shrewsbury’s High Street for over a decade, with every product hand crafted in small batches…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Home Bargains
Home Bargains offers top quality, branded goods at low prices, with over 200 stores around the country. The Home Bargains store in the Darwin Centre…
Open Today 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Jigsaw
Jigsaw is a contemporary British fashion brand founded in 1972, creating beautiful and timeless clothes and accessories for women, men and children.…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:30PM
The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse has been trading from it's prominent location on Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury for nearly 50 years. We are a family owned and run,…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Maggie Mae's Vintage
Maggie Mae's Vintage ... buried in the cobbled streets of the historic town of Shrewsbury, Shropshire stocks a wide selection of vintage clothing,…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:30PM
The Allotment
The Allotment is a family run green grocers based in Coleham, Shrewsbury.This beautiful shop stocks a wide range of Fresh Bread, Fruit, Vegetables,…
Open Today 8:30AM - 5:00PM
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