- Town Areas
- 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
Nerdy
Nerdy is a board game café and events venue in Shrewsbury town centre. An alcohol-free, family-friendly, fully inclusive environment that offers an…
Open Today 6:00PM - 11:00PM
Marie Curie
Marie Curie is a UK charity which cares for terminally ill people and their families. Marie Curie currently operates around 180 charity shops…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:00PM
The Salopian Bar & Garden
Situated alongside the River Severn, the Salopian Bar is a unique establishment, offering a great selection of real ales, Belgian beers and ciders,…
The Kitchen Depot
The Kitchen Depot Shrewsbury has recently moved into a fantastic new showroom for our customers to browse our stylish kitchen displays and bring…
Open Today 10:00AM - 6:30PM
Slogunz.Studio
Slogunz.Studio is a British company based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Mother and daughters Nina, Izzy and Grace are building a business where the…
Open Today 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Pizza Express
Pizza Express is an Italian Restaurant that has been serving delicious pizza since 1965. The spacious, modern restaurant on Mardol offers Italian…
Open Today 11:30AM - 10:00PM
Taste of Shrewsbury
Taste of Shrewsbury is a small family business offering both takeaway and eat-in facilities, including the gallery tea room that seats thirty-two…
Open Today 9:30AM - 3:30PM
TRIMZ
TRIMZ barber shop is not just a place to get your hair cut, it's also a place to enjoy and relax with your friends or family. We are a friendly…
Open Today 8:30AM - 7:00PM
Peakes Travel Elite
From our travel agency in Shrewsbury, we have an eye on the world. Come and visit us or call to discuss your next holiday experience. We take the…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
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
so many things to do
Make Your Own Lampshade
A complete beginners course for those who would like to learn basic lampshade making skills using our kits.Catering for all sewing enthusiasts, from…
Introduction To Patchwork
Learn the basics from working with the rotary cutters, mats and rulers right the way through to quilting to create a simple disappearing 9 patchwork…
Crafting Social
Are you a Crafter? Do you Knit, Crochet, Needle Felt, Crosstitch, Draw, Paint, Quilt or anything else crafty? Come down to Nerdy on a Monday evening…
Video Game Social
Come and unwind with a casual evening of video games. With a different focus each week, there will always be something fun to play. Be it Mario,…
LOOPFEST
LOOPFEST, at its heart, is about getting lots of folk out and about in the town discovering new music. It’s a community festival that encourages…
Charity Bingo Night
The last friday of the month is the new home of our Charity Bingo events. The culmination of our month of fundraising. This month we are fundraising…
LGBTQ+ Social
The LGBTQ+ socials at Nerdy are the ideal opportunity to meet your local LGBTQ+ community in a relaxed, welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Whether…