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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Library
Shrewsbury Library is a busy lending library situated in a Grade I listed building in Castle Gates. The library offers a fantastic range of fiction…
Grape Tree
Shop at Grape Tree for a great range of health foods and wellbeing products offering you value, quality and choice in store or online. Find a wide…
Open Today 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Red Brick
Red Brick is a two-floor, seven-day-a-week venue right in the heart of Shrewsbury.Roll in off the high street and straight into the heart of Red…
Open Today 8:00AM - 5:00PM
so many things to do
Infant feeding peer support- drop in
Trained peer supporters will be at the library to support you in the following areas:Thinking about how to feed your babyStarting your breastfeeding…
BASKERY
The queens of banjopunk, three Swedish sisters by the name of Baskery, who’ve played music since they were old enough to hold an instrument. Baskery…
The Feeling – 20th Anniversary Tour
The Feeling bring their 20th Anniversary Tour to The Buttermarket, celebrating 20 years since their multi-platinum debut album Twelve Stops and Home.…
AGABAS
Norwegian deathjazz innovators Agabas arrive in the UK fresh from a major European tour supporting Avatar and a worldwide signing to Mascot Records.…
Fleetwood Mac's Greatest Hits – starring Fleeting Rumours + a Tribute to Annie Lennox & The Eurythmics
Fleeting Rumours, one of the world's best Fleetwood Mac tribute bands, bring their Greatest Hits Tour to The Buttermarket, featuring Dreams, Don't…
Honeycomb Darning
A Visible Mending session, learning the versatile technique of honeycomb darning. A chance to sit and stitch in a group setting.This session will…
Shrewsbury Drapers Company Textile Design Exhibition
Come and view the entries to the 2026 Drapers Company Textile Design competition. The exhibition is held in the Darwin Room at Shrewsbury Library.…
Ultra White Collar Boxing
Ultra White Collar Boxing brings an evening of glamorous black-tie boxing bouts to The Buttermarket, supporting boxers who have trained for eight…
DRAWN Contemporary Fair.
A DRAWN twist on what you'd expect from an Art Fair! Original art, unexpected discoveries and a fresh take!Join us at Shrewsbury Museum & Art…
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience – 1pm Sitting
Basil, Sybil and Manuel bring their interactive dining experience to The Buttermarket, blending a 3-course meal with a shambolic slice of hospitality…
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