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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
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 11:00AM - 11:00PM
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 - 11:00PM
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 - 5:00PM
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 - 11:00PM
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 12:00PM - 12:00AM
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
C.E.X
CEX buy, sell and exchange a range of technology and entertainment products including mobile phones, video games, DVDs and Blu-ray movies, computers,…
Open Today 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Classic Barber2
Why do people go to Classic barber? For routine care of the appearance, to rediscover oneself, to have a burst of confidence, and just to have fun.…
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 - 4:00PM
so many things to do
Shrewsbury Summer of Wellbeing
A community led celebration of calm, connection & creativity.Slow down, reconnect and celebrate our beautiful town.Browse Summer of Wellbeing…
Shrewsbury Restaurant Week 2026
Shrewsbury Restaurant Week celebrates Shrewsbury as a foodie’s heaven. Other cities and towns have Restaurant Weeks, but - like everything we do in…
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…
AEROSMITH NIGHT
Dream On are without doubt one of the biggest Aerosmith Tribute Bands to emerge and are now recognised as one of the liveliest entertaining and most…
Impressions - Family mixed media collage
Join us for Impressions - a fun, hands-on family collage day where creativity and memories mix! Join us in person for a fun-filled day of creativity…
Bongo's Bingo
A raucous, filthy night of fun and games at the Buttermarket.
THE FRIDAY NITE mix LIVE DJ sets
Every friday night, Oil's upstairs bar plays host to local selectors. A cross-pollination of genres from one week to the next – hip-hop to house,…
Reiki & Indian Head Massage Treatments
A 30-minute Reiki or Indian Head Massage treatment as part of the Summer of Wellbeing programme - £30 for a chance to pause, reset and take some time…
Lampshade making workshop
Join Zoe from Mustard and Gray for a relaxed and creative three-hour workshop where you'll learn how to make your own contemporary drum lampshade…
Natural bath bomb workshop
Join us for a super fun and hands-on experience where you'll learn to make your very own natural bath bombs from scratch! Perfect for a relaxing…
so many offers
Shrewsbury Prison's Summer Family Offer
Up to two children to receive free Prison Entry with every paying adult until 1 September 2026.The offer is designed to help families enjoy a…
Book any facial in July and receive £15 credit
Book any facial in July and receive £15 credit towards skincare or makeup purchases of £30 or more. Quote code “local”.
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