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Castle Quarter
A bustling district sitting within the shadow of Shrewsbury's historic Castle.
About the Castle Quarter
Castle Gates is an avenue of independent businesses, including health and beauty specialists, grocers, eateries and more.
Named for Shrewsbury’s magnificent red sandstone castle, the Castle Quarter is a hive of activity stretching from Castle Foregate to St Mary’s and the top of Pride Hill.
Notable history
The Castle Quarter is home to four of Shrewsbury’s largest historic buildings: Shrewsbury Castle, first built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror, Shrewsbury Library, original home of Shrewsbury School from 1550-1882, Shrewsbury Prison, a decommissioned Victorian prison, and Shrewsbury train station, built in the mid 19th century in mock Tudor style.
so many places to see
Dough & Oil
Sometimes oil you need is a good idea, some ambition and a few dodgy puns. After making his mark in Shrewsbury's Market Hall, chef Aaron Brown…
Open Today 12:00PM - 10:00PM
Tap and Can
Indie Craft Beer Bar in the heart of Shrewsbury with 14 rotating beer lines, 100+ cans & good times!
Open Today 12:00PM - 6:00PM
Oil
The local bar with good people, live music and an easy-going vibe; across three distinct spaces. Where craft beer, cocktails and creativity collide,…
Open Today 2:00PM - 10:30PM
Glouglou Wine Bar & Shop
Glouglou is a place where you can stop for a quick glass of great wine and a snack and pick up a bottle for dinner at home, or spend a few hours…
Open Today 12:00PM - 5:00PM
The Shrewsbury Coffeehouse
The Shrewsbury Coffeehouse is Shrewsbury's original independent Coffeehouse.Opening back in 2011 it's always been somewhere to go for speciality…
Open Today 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Marks And Spencer
Founded in 1884, M&S has grown from a single market stall to an international, multi-channel retailer. M&S sell stylish, high quality, great…
Open Today 10:30AM - 4:30PM
Shrewsbury Prison
Awarded the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award, 9 years running! Shrewsbury Prison is officially in the top 10% of things to do worldwide.The…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Shrewsbury Castle
Shrewsbury Castle stands at the top of a hill and was built as a defensive fortification for Shrewsbury, which the River Severn otherwise…
Aura Hairdressing
Welcome to Aura Organic hairdressing. We believe your hair is an asset, a way to express your personal style. We believe we have found a better way…
Ink Crazy
Ink Crazy is an independent tattoo parlour in Shrewsbury.
so many things to do
SY.Gigs Season 4.0: Juni Habel + Nick Jonah Davis
Touches of pastoral psychedelia, her live performances invite audiences into a spellbinding world of reflection, tenderness and wonder.Event 5.0 of…
The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience Live + Special Guest Microbaby
Get ready for a huge night of anthems as Gary Digan - The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience returns to The Buttermarket! Widely regarded as one of the UK's…
The Greatest Musicals Sing-A-Long
The Greatest Musicals Sing-A-Long is landing in town, and it's going to be big, bold and full of show-stopping anthems! From Wicked to Grease, Mamma…
The Great Rock'n'Roll Experience Show ft The Dirty Rockin' Scoundrels
The Great Rock'n'Roll Experience is rolling back into town on Sunday 11 October, starring the electrifying Dirty Rockin' Scoundrels, a band that…
Celebrating Stories: Local Authors & Rachel Joyce
Mark the National Year of Reading with a special evening at Shrewsbury Library: meet local authors from across Shropshire, then hear bestselling…
Depeche Mode's Greatest Hits starring No.1 tribute The Devout
The Devout bring the dark, powerful, and unforgettable sound of Depeche Mode to life in a 2.5 hour live show that spans their legendary career, from…
The Shire-ish Rovers live in The Cellars
Get ready for a foot-stomping Friday night as one of Shrewsbury's most popular homegrown acts, The Shire-ish Rovers, head to The Cellars at The…
Disco Bliss - Day Party - 70s Disco & 80s Pop 2pm-6pm in The Cellars
Disco Bliss present: 70s Disco 80s Pop Day Party.A daytime disco for adults who love to dance - a spacious, well-ventilated venue in The Cellars at…
THE UNDERCOVER HIPPY
THE UNDERCOVER HIPPY is back in Shrewsbury bringing his politically driven acoustic roots reggae folk-hop, with feel good vibes and a sly sense of…
Night Behind Bars
Locked In for the NightYour experience begins in the evening, as you pass through the prison gates and are allocated a cell for the night.This will…
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