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 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…
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…
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…
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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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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Posted 26 November 2024
Festive Shopping in Shrewsbury: Beauty & Wellness
Spoil someone you love with Shrewsbury's beauty & wellness offerings this Christmas! Our guide reveals the local makers, retailers and spa…
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Posted 26 September 2024
Already planning your festive shopping? Get these dates in your diary
We know some of you organised shoppers have been planning your festive gifting since June. If that's you, we've got some dates you'll want in your…
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Posted 2 July 2024
Exploring Shrewsbury Food Festival 2024
We sent our Young Reviewer in Residence, Ellie Blackwell, to visit Shrewsbury Food Festival this weekend and report back on what she found!
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Posted 3 April 2024
Spend an Enchanted April in Shrewsbury
As the days warm and the nights shorten, April has lots to offer. Get outdoors or hit the town for a huge array of spring events.
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Retail Therapy businesses
Marie Curie
Marie Curie is a UK charity which cares for terminally ill people and their families. Marie Curie currently operates around 180 charity shops…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:00PM
DVD Megastore and Buttercup Bookshop
Of course, they stock DVDs – but they also stock games, gifts and amazing memorabilia! Not only that, but they’re incredibly price competitive! From…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Oxfam
Set in the historic town of Shrewsbury, Oxfam High Street is home to fabulous second-hand clothes including an amazing designer rail, classic…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:00PM
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Shop
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is responsible for funding and operating three air ambulance helicopters and two critical care cars serving the…
Open Today 9:30AM - 4:30PM
The Toybox
The Toybox Shrewsbury is a young vibrant company run by Vonny Simons and her team of enthusiastic toy hunters, who are determined to bring you the…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Go Outdoors
Open on three floors, Go Outdoors stocks a superb range of products including its very own tent showcase floor showing off the top tents pitched in…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
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