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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 4:00PM - 11:00PM
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 9:00AM - 6:00PM
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,…
Tap and Can
Indie Craft Beer Bar in the heart of Shrewsbury with 14 rotating beer lines, 100+ cans & good times!
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…
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
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
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
Pita
Street food from the med - stuffed pita, salad boxes, loaded fries and more, all made fresh in house.
Shropshire Archives
Shropshire Archives is the archives and local studies service for the historic county of Shropshire, which includes the Borough of Telford and…
so many things to do
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…
Poets and nature - Wordsworth, Hardy and Housman
Session 1, 28 April - Why is Wordsworth a revolutionary poet?Session 2, 5 May - How does the natural scene express the meaning of Hardy's…
Floral glass painting
Join Shrewsbury Arts and Crafts at the Library for a fun and creative morning painting beautiful floral designs on glass using special paints to…
Introduction to Linocut: Lines of the Landscape
A relaxed intro to lino printing inspired by the Shropshire landscape. Learn carving, inking and printing.Come and get creative with us as we dive…
EBS Showcase
English Bridge Studios Annual Group Exhibition 2026Private View | Thu 9 Apr 2026, 5pm to 7pmPublic Exhibition | Mon 13 Apr to Wed 27 May 2026English…
Spark and scribble writing course
A series of four writing workshops with Bethany RiversIf you’ve ever wanted to express yourself but didn't know where to begin, this is the perfect…
Wine Tasting at GlouGlou
Our tastings, led by one of the Glou Crew or Iron & Rose team, will introduce you to new wines, tell you the stories behind them, informing and…
Drink & Draw
Drink and Draw with Anna MoszynskaHone your skills or try your hand. Drink and Draw is a chance for novices or experts and anyone in between to spend…
The Rise and Fall of the British Army 1975 - 2025
A Talk by Brigadier (Rtd) Ben Barry LI OBEIn his book The Rise and Fall of the British Army 1975-2025, Ben Barry draws on his own personal…
Writers' 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…
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