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- Mardol, Roushill & Smithfield Road
Mardol, Roushill & Smithfield Road
Home to an exciting mix of independent businesses and some of your favourite high street names.
About Mardol and the surrounding areas
Stretching from Shrewsbury’s Pride Hill and Shoplatch down to the River Severn, Mardol and its surrounding streets are home to an exciting mix of independent businesses and some of your favourite high street names. Travelling along the River Severn, Smithfield Road connects the West End to the Castle Quarter. Scattered along the way, you can find a number of Shrewsbury’s bars and pubs. Mardol hosts an exciting mix of nationals and independents, it’s not to be missed if you’re a fan of pre-loved shopping and out-of-the-ordinary eateries. Roushill is home to an exciting mix of independent retailers, eateries and health and beauty specialists. Two pieces of contemporary artwork decorate the area. 'Darwin’s Gate' stands at Mardol Head, and 'The Quantum Leap' on nearby Smithfield Road.
Notable history
Mardol is one of Shrewsbury’s oldest streets, and in Saxon times was home to tradesmen who gained access to the river via long curving gardens. Some of which are still visible in the outlines either side of King’s Head Passage. By the 15th century, Mardol was home to wealthy merchants living in luxury timber-framed buildings, many of which survive to this day. By the 17th century, the area had become Shrewsbury’s red-light district, providing drinking and entertainment for the river boatmen and their crews. And if you’re passing by – make sure to say hello to the Mardol Dragon hanging on the corner of Roushill and Mardol.
so many places to see
Premier Inn
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The Shrewsbury Hotel
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Open Today 8:00AM - 12:00AM
The Ploughboy Cafe
The Ploughboy on Mardol is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast and a coffee in the morning.
Open Today 7:00AM - 5:00PM
Osteria
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Open Today 12:00PM - 10:00PM
River Thai
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Open Today 5:00PM - 10:00PM
The Village Listers
The Village Listers UK offers furniture and soft furnishings as well as giftware. The store's product range includes oak and painted furniture,…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Mind Shop
A high-quality charity shop in Shrewsbury town centre supporting the work of mental health charity Mind. We're raising money and awareness for Mind…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wimpy
Wimpy made a triumphant return to Shrewsbury in 2018 with a smart new 100-seater restaurant on Claremont Street. Showcasing Wimpy's smart new shift…
Open Today 9:00AM - 8:00PM
Jessops
Jessops is the largest photographic retailer in the UK. Whatever they're looking for, customers have a huge range of cameras, camcorders, camera…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
BodyTech Health Club
BodyTech is Shrewsbury's longest-running health club, offering extensive state-of-the-art training equipment, fitness classes and personal training…
Open Today 8:00AM - 8:00PM
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