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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
Tap and Can
Indie Craft Beer Bar in the heart of Shrewsbury with 14 rotating beer lines, 100+ cans & good times!
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 8:00AM - 5:00PM
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
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 4:00PM - 11:00PM
Dutch Living
A high-end homeware and interiors store on Castle Street. Specialising in handmade bespoke tables made from reclaimed oak, and much ore, here you can…
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 9:00AM - 6:00PM
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
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 4:00PM - 11:00PM
Home Essentials
Home Essentials on Castle Street Shrewsbury is the charity shop arm of the Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme, a local charity which opened in 1994,…
Open Today 9:30AM - 4:30PM
St Nicholas
Situated within a converted old church, St Nicholas is home to a bar and grill on the ground floor, five luxury boutique hotel rooms, along with a…
so many things to do
Remi Harris Hot Club Trio – ALL SEATED CONCERT
One of the UK’s most exciting guitarists, Remi Harris is joined by double bassist Tom Moore and rhythm guitarist Chris Nesbitt to present an…
Warm Places, Warm Words - creative writing workshop
How words and images can bring us warmth in the winter, bring us fresh insights, resource us in the dark nights, and remind us there are many ways to…
LAST FEW TICKETS! BONGO’S BINGO 90s V 00s Special
GET YOUR TICKETS DIRECTLY FROM THE BONGO’S BINGO WEBSITE:https://www.bongosbingo.co.uk/…Are you ready for another crazy night of Bongo’s Bingo? NEVER…
LAST FEW TICKETS! The R&B Orchestra in Shrewsbury!
Get ready to experience the golden era of R&B reimagined by a live orchestra..The R&B Orchestra in Shrewsbury! 🦋✨Step into a world where the…
Harvey’s Channel Crossing Exhibition
Private View | Thu 19 Mar 2026, 5pm to 7pmPublic Exhibition | Fri 20 Mar to Wed 8 Apr 2026
WESTLIFE EXPERIENCE – featuring all the greatest hits
Get ready for a night of pure nostalgia as The Westlife Experience brings you the ultimate live tribute to one of the biggest boybands of all…
Mixed Media Memory Collage Workshop
Join mixed-media collage artist Caris Jackson for a relaxed, friendly and inspiring mixed-media collage workshop where you’ll be encouraged to create…
LAST FEW TICKETS! The Emo Fest BACK IN SHREWSBURY!
The Emo Fest is coming BACK to Shrewsbury in 2026!💀🖤 TEENAGE NOSTALGIA featuring all your biggest emo songs in existence with A LIVE BAND & LIVE…
RESALE TICKETS ONLY! Travellers Tunes: An Evening With Steve Cradock from Ocean Colour Scene
Ocean Colour Scene guitarist Steve Cradock is responsible for some of the most distinctive riffs of the past 30 years.The man who gave us signature…
The Palmer's Guild of Ludlow
Forging Fraternity in Late Medieval SocietyJoin medieval historian Dr Rachael Harkes at Shropshire Archives as she explores what it meant to be a…
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