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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bread and Loaf
A micro bakery near Shrewsbury train station specialising in baking sourdough, yeasted bread and sweet treats fresh every day, from scratch
Pita
Street food from the med - stuffed pita, salad boxes, loaded fries and more, all made fresh in house.
Open Today 12:00PM - 9:00PM
Ink Crazy
Ink Crazy is an independent tattoo parlour in Shrewsbury.
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
so many things to do
Artisan Soap Making Workshop
Choose from exfoliating clay and essential oils to create a unique bar perfect for giving or keeping With 4x100g bars to make, decorate them with…
Go West – We Close Our Eyes – An Intimate Evening with singer Peter Cox
Go West arrived on the charts in the 80s like a comet.With classic hits like We Close Our Eyes, Call Me, Faithful, and King of Wishful Thinking,…
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…
Crime Fiction Reading Group
A free crime fiction reading group run by crime writers and academics. Every first Monday of the month (except bank holidays) in the Darwin Room at…
John Lydon (Sex Pistols /PiL)
He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural…
John Lydon (Sex Pistols / PiL)
He's a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal.John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural…
CONGRATULATIONS
Bursting onto the scene with a kinetic new sound, congratulations have quickly garnered a reputation for their raw energy, tight instrumentation and…
Don't You Want Me? A Night of SynthPop with Live Tributes to The Human League and Jimmy Somerville
Get ready for a spectacular celebration of one of the greatest synth-pop bands of all time!Experience the iconic sounds, unforgettable melodies and…
Darts Live in Concert – 50th Anniversary Tour
Get ready for a huge night of nostalgia and full-throttle fun - DARTS are back for their 50th Anniversary Tour!The legendary nine-piece doo-wop…
RUN SY1: SHREWSBURY HIP HOP NIGHT
RUN SY1 lands at LOOP for a full late-night celebration of Hip Hop. Five hours of beats, breaks, classics, underground cuts and straight-up party…
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