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Castle Quarter

A bustling district sitting within the shadow of Shrewsbury's historic Castle.

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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.

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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.

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Eat & Drink

Tap and Can

Indie Craft Beer Bar in the heart of Shrewsbury with 14 rotating beer lines, 100+ cans & good times!

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Shop

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…

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Eat & Drink

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

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Eat & Drink

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

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Eat & Drink

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,…

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See & Do

Shrewsbury Prison

The current prison buildings are Victorian, built in 1868 but there has been a prison on that site since 1793. The prison was decommissioned by the…

Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM

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Eat & Drink

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

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Eat & Drink

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

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Eat & Drink

The Gateway

The Gateway, Shrewsbury is a purpose built centre for education and the arts. It was the magnificent gift of the Roy Fletcher Trust, opened by the…

Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM

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Eat & Drink

Bird & Beer

Located in the heart of Shrewsbury's Castle Quarter, Bird and Beer is an independent, family-run restaurant with a passion for fried chicken and…

so many things to do

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Comedy

Bongo's Bingo – 90s Special!

A classic game of Bingo but not really! It’s been reinvented with added mayhem, dance anthems and class prizes. A wildly diverse demographic flock…

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Music

Abba Garden Party

Get your Dancing Queens at the ready because Daylife Events are bringing you the ultimate Outdoor ABBA Garden Party!! 🇸🇪 The ultimate…

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Miss Shropshire Grand Finals 2025

Join us for the Miss Shropshire 2025 Finals, where we will crown the next ambassador for our county! This prestigious event will determine who will…

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Music

Motley Crue Rock Night – 10th anniversary tour of Motley Crude

Dust off your leather jackets, tease up your hair, and get ready to scream your lungs out as Mötley Crüde takes you all the way to the top of the…

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Art

Shropshire hills in wools workshop

Create, design and explore with Shrewsbury Arts and Crafts' new range of workshops designed to boost mental wellbeing and social connection. In this…

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Children's

Shrewsbury Library Lego Club

Children of all ages welcome. Come along and enjoy building and playing!

A Political Brunch
Comedy

A Political Brunch #1

SHREWSBURY INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2025A POLITICAL BRUNCH #1 A Political Brunch is a light hearted panel show best described as Have I Got News…

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Comedy

Dave Chawner: Mental

Stand-up about mental health (NOT mental illness). Celebrating good mental health by having a laugh. For people sick of all the sob stories and pity…

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Sports

Ultra White Collar Boxing

Ultra White Collar Boxing holds amazing, glamorous black-tie events in over 100 cities across the UK. Enjoy an evening of fantastic boxing bouts and…

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Music

Chappell Roan Party featuring Chappell Roan UK tribute

The Chappell Roan Party is landing at The Buttermarket — and it’s going to be Hot To Go!

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