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Castle Quarter

A bustling district sitting within the shadow of Shrewsbury's historic Castle.

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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.

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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

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Eat & Drink

The Tumbledown Hotel

The Tumbledown Hotel / Albion Bar is in the heart of Shrewsbury's Castle Quarter. The original historic building began life as the 'Albion Inn', and…

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See & Do

Shrewsbury Prison

The current prison buildings are Victorian, built in 1868 but there has been a prison on that site since 1793. The prison was decommissioned by the…

Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM

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Live & Work

The Pump House

Ideal for business startups and small businesses wanting business space on very flexible terms near to the town centre. Space Modern office with…

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Eat & Drink

The Vaults

This lively pub with rooms is a 1-minute walk from Shrewsbury Train Station. Accommodation is comprised of 8 laid-back rooms that come with free…

Open Today 12:00PM - 11:00PM

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Eat & Drink

Tap and Can

Indie Craft Beer Bar in the heart of Shrewsbury with 14 rotating beer lines, 100+ cans & good times!

Open Today 5:00PM - 11:00PM

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Live & Work

Shropshire Archives

Shropshire Archives is the archives and local studies service for the historic county of Shropshire, which includes the Borough of Telford and…

Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM

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See & Do

Shrewsbury Castle

Shrewsbury Castle stands at the top of a hill and was built as a defensive fortification for Shrewsbury, which the River Severn otherwise…

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Eat & Drink

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

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Shop

H&M

Offering fashion and quality at the best price, H&M offers a varied assortment for the entire family, including concepts for ladies, men,…

Open Today 9:30AM - 5:30PM

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Shop

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

so many things to do

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Children's

Shrewsbury Library Lego Club

Children of all ages welcome. Come along and enjoy building and playing!

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Music

SATURDAY NITE LIVE: The Mi Amigo Project

Manchester-based ensemble bring plenty of energy and a heavy mix of Rhyme & Blues, Funk, Soul and Latin to OIL's basement stage. Not your run of…

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The Wizard of Oz

Join Get Your Wigle On as their junior performers take audiences on a magical journey ‘Over the Rainbow’ with the musical one act version of The…

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Children's

Castle Dragons & Eggs Trail

Come to Shrewsbury Castle Grounds this Easter Holidays and see if you can find all the Dragon's eggs before they hatch! Can you track-down all of the…

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Children's

Shrewsbury's Eggcellent Easter Trail

Word on the street is the Easter Bunny has been spotted in Shrewsbury - and left a trail of his most eggcellent chocolate treats behind! Follow the…

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Workshop

Rock tumbling workshop

Are you interested in rock tumbling as a hobby? Donna loves tumbling rocks and would love to help you start your own rock tumbling adventure! She…

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Art

Drink & Draw

Hone your skills or try your hand. Drink and Draw is a chance for novices or experts and anyone in between to spend some time getting creative, with…

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Dine & Drink

A Taste of Shrewsbury Food Tour

Since 2018, Walking Food Tours UK has been curating food and drink experiences that people love. Join us in 2024 for The Taste of Shrewsbury Food…

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Talks

The Edge of Cymru with Julie Brominicks

Join Julie as she reads extracts from her book which interweaves her journey on foot around the edge of her adopted country with a historical journey…

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History & Heritage

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…

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