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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
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
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
Shrewsbury Arts and Crafts
Shrewsbury Arts and Crafts is a carefully curated collection of local, handmade and unique artisan goods. Passionate about supporting the local arts,…
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…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:00PM
Ink Crazy
Ink Crazy is an independent tattoo parlour in Shrewsbury.
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Mother Hubbard's
Fish & Chips are loved by every generation. Are you looking for crispy batter on the tastiest fish, succulent chips & perfect mushy…
Open Today 11:00AM - 11:00PM
CUPS Coffee and Creators
CUPS is a cafe hybrid, half coffee shop, half makers market. We provide a platform for local makers to sell their unique products and serve…
Open Today 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Shrewsbury Office Club
Not just an office space solution, an office club... Shrewsbury Office Club has been set up for those not looking for permanent space, just working…
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
Pomona Grocery
Pomona is Shrewsbury's local and organic food store. Pomona is a quality grocer with an accent very much on local and organic. The store offers a…
so many things to do
Off the Shelf Talk – Oakhurst Hall Plans
April's Off the Shelf will be led by historian John Pryce Jones. John will discuss Thomas Nicholson's original plans for Oakhurst Hall, near Oswestry…
Writer's Lab
A lively group meeting in the library (with a virtual link for anyone accessing from home) for local writers with author talks, peer support and to…
The BIG 90s REVIVAL Tour
The 90’s Revival Tour is coming back to The Buttermarket in Shrewsbury after last September’s SELL OUT Event. Get ready for this as we bring you the…
Bongo’s Bingo May Bank Holiday Party
With spring now fully sprung, the days are a little longer and attention now turns to the first May Bank Holiday. The extended long weekend of party…
LOOPFEST
LOOPFEST, at its heart, is about getting lots of folk out and about in the town discovering new music. It’s a community festival that encourages…
Artificial Intelligence For The Over-50s
Don't get left behind in the AI revolution! On this practical workshop you'll learn to use simple online AI tools to make your life easier and…
Black British Ballet - Island Movements
Island Movements: An epic tale of the lives of a family from the Windrush generation. Island Movements is a short ballet that tells the story of…
Prison Break
Are you up for the challenge? You've seen the films, you've seen the TV series, now it's time to put yourself to the test and see if you have what it…
Night Behind Bars
There is a whole world to explore. It is a fantastic experience for couples, groups of friends and those with an interest in the paranormal. At 8pm…
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