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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
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 - 11:00PM
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 12:00PM - 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 - 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
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
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
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
Oh, For Goodness Cake!
Welcome to Oh, For Goodness Cake!Our journey began during the lockdown in 2020 when we started offering a small selection of cakes at The Market Cafe…
The Soldiers of Shropshire Museum
Weapons, medals and uniforms from the 18th century to the present day sit within the ancient, red sandstone walls, which tower above the town. Hunt…
so many things to do
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…
Warm Welcome - botanical drawing workshop
As part of our Warm Welcome activities come and join local artist Emma Williams for a step-by-step-botanical drawing class using fine liner ink pens.…
Bath bomb workshop
Ready to get your hands bubbly? Join our in-person workshop where you'll learn how to craft your very own fizzy, fragrant bath bombs. It's a super…
Sarah Maxwell - meet the author
Samantha Maxwell, a local Wrexham author and disability advocate, has written CP Isn’t Me, Disabling Ableism, and SILENCED, exploring themes of…
COLLAGE NOW! Exhibition
COLLAGE NOW! is a curated exhibition celebrating contemporary collage, from cut paper and mixed media to assemblage and image layering. It is a show…
Traitors at the Castle
TRAITORS AT THE CASTLE – A Night of Secrets, Spies, and Suspicion in Wartime Shrewsbury…Trust no one. The enemy is among us.Step inside Shrewsbury…
Collage For Wellbeing Workshop
Join mixed-media collage artist Caris Jackson to create colourful collages that boost your mood and spark joy for your wellbeing! Slow down, relax…
Emma Woodhouse - meet the author
Emma will be here selling copies of her new book - Victorian London's Most Notorious Female Gang Leader: The Life of Mary Carr. Come and grab a copy…
Warm Places, Warm Words - creative writing workshop
How words and images can bring us warmth in the winter, bring us fresh insights, resource us in the dark nights, and remind us there are many ways to…
Mixed Media Memory Collage Workshop
Join mixed-media collage artist Caris Jackson for a relaxed, friendly and inspiring mixed-media collage workshop where you’ll be encouraged to create…
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