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Pride Hill & The Darwin Centre
From big nationals to small independents, Pride Hill is the epicentre of Shrewsbury’s retail experience.
About Pride Hill and The Darwin Centre
Pride Hill is the epicentre of Shrewsbury’s retail experience. From health and beauty to fashion, homeware to toys, Pride Hill is fit to burst with all your favourite big names. Located off Pride Hill is The Darwin Centre, Shrewsbury’s largest shopping centre. This multi-level mall houses within it countless shops and cafes, including high street fashion, food and drink, health, and beauty, as well as endless independents.
Notable history
Pride Hill has been here since medieval times, but has not always had this name. Historically, the neighbourhood was called Altus Vieus (High Town), and Pride Hill started as an informal name first recorded in 1378, reflecting the fact that the Pride family lived in the area. The Prides were influential merchants in the wool trade and were recorded as owning 47 plots in the town in 1279. Sections of the Medieval Town Walls lie under many of the buildings on Pride Hill, you can view the original walls within Pret a Manger, and from nearby Raven Meadows.
so many places to see
Level Up Escapes
LevelUp Escapes is a family-run business operating out of the Darwin Shopping Centre in Shrewsbury. We are proud to design and host top-class escape…
The Darwin Centre
The Darwin Centre is located in the centre of Shrewsbury's shopping district, offering a great mix of popular fashion stores, household favourites…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Primark
Adored by fashion fans and value seekers alike, Primark is widely established as the destination store for keeping up with the latest looks without…
Open Today 9:00AM - 6:00PM
T.H. Baker & Co
Founded in 1888, T H Baker has established itself as one of the UK's leading independent jewellers, with a network of 23 stores throughout the…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Shepherd Hills Furniture
Shepherd Hills Furniture manufactures and sells high-quality bespoke wooden furniture. Hailing from Wisconsin, three family groups from the Mennonite…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Holland and Barrett
Holland and Barrett are proud of its status as Europe's leading retailer of vitamins, minerals and herbal Supplements, with over 600 stores in the UK…
Open Today 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Claire's Accessories
Claire's is a leading retailer of jewellery and accessories for girls and young women. The store in Shrewsbury's Darwin centre stocks a great range…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Accessorize
Accessorize brings something unique to the UK high street with its inspirational, globally sourced, well-priced and high quality collection of…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Clintons
Founded in 1968, Clintons is one of the UK's leading retailers of greeting cards, gifts and wrap, with over 400 stores throughout the…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Boots Opticians
Boots Opticians offers a range of products and services. Customers can book an eye test, as well as buying high-quality glasses, prescription…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
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