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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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Aura Hairdressing

Welcome to Aura Organic hairdressing. We believe your hair is an asset, a way to express your personal style. We believe we have found a better way…

Open Today 9:30AM - 7:00PM

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Eat & Drink

CUPS Coffee and Creators

CUPS is a cafe hybrid, half coffee shop, half makers market. We provide a platform for local makers to sell their unique products and serve…

Open Today 9:00AM - 4:00PM

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The Bull's Head

The Bulls Head is a friendly, family-run pub situated on Castle Gates, a minute's walk from the railway station. This traditional town-centre venue…

Open Today 11:00AM - 12:00AM

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Shrewsbury Ark Shop

The Shrewsbury Ark Charity Shop opened on Castle Street in 2014, where any clothes or household items that are donated to the Ark are either offered…

Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM

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Live & Work

Mirror Mirror

Manicures, pedicures, brows, makeup, lash lifts & bubbles... Mirror Mirror is a luxury nail and brow boutique set in the heart of Shrewsbury's…

Open Today 7:00AM - 7:00PM

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Live & Work

Barclays Bank

Barclays is one of the world's biggest banks, and was founded in the 17th century. In the UK alone, more than 15 million people and businesses…

Open Today 9:30AM - 4:30PM

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Eat & Drink

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

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Home Essentials

Home Essentials on Castle Street Shrewsbury is the charity shop arm of the Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme, a local charity which opened in 1994,…

Open Today 9:30AM - 4:30PM

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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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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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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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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

Eggscape Rooms

1 HOUR, 1 ESCAPE ATTEMPT, THE CLOCK IS TICKING . . . 2 EGG’CELL’ent prison themes to choose fromBonus Easter eggs to findGreat for families and…

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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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