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 29 January 2026
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…
Posted 11 November 2025
Discover the Shrewsbury Independents Putting Vintage in Vogue
Discover Shrewsbury’s thriving vintage scene, from 1920s to y2k, flapper dresses to collectible sportswear, designer label to high street brand.…
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
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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…
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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 3 December 2024
Late Night Shopping in Shrewsbury this December
Wednesdays in December will see Shrewsbury town centre retailers extend their hours so that customers can have extra time to tick off their Christmas…
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Retail Therapy events
Shrewsbury Farmers Market
Shrewsbury Farmers Market, held on the first Friday of every month, brings the fields of Shropshire to Shrewsbury Square.A plethora of delicious food…
Shrewsbury Food Festival
The Shrewsbury Food Festival brings together independent food producers, quality street food vendors, top chefs, local brewers and distillers, to…
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
Maggie Mae's Vintage
Maggie Mae's Vintage, in the historic Parade Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury, stocks a wide selection of vintage clothing, accessories, textiles and…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Art Framing
Art Framing was established in 1991 and has been Shrewsbury Town Centre's premier picture framing shop for 30 years. We offer a huge range of frames…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Hara Studio
Hara Studio is a new kind of jewellery space in the heart of Shrewsbury, where visitors can step inside, slow down, and experience handcrafted design…
Open Today 10:30AM - 4:30PM
Prego
Independent shoe shop located in the heart of Shrewsbury's historic town square. Unique and luxurious footwear with personality! We pride ourselves…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:30PM
Crew Clothing Co.
In the early 1990s, a young Alastair Parker-Swift had an idea. He'd noticed the simple, timeless clothing styles of his family and friends on the…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:30PM
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