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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
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 10:30AM - 4:30PM
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…
Darwin's Den
Darwin's Den is a free-to-use soft play area for children aged eight and under, located on the Middle Level of The Darwin Centre next to M&S. We…
Open Today 10:30AM - 4:30PM
Visual Art Network Gallery
Shropshire Visual Art Network opened the doors of its gallery in 2018 as a curated space to showcase members' artwork, providing exhibiting…
Open Today 11:00AM - 4:00PM
The Works
Founded in 1981, The Works is a family-friendly discount retailer, with over 300 stores all over the UK. It offers great value discount gifts, art,…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:30PM
Superdrug
Superdrug is the second-largest, and most fashion-conscious health and beauty retailer in the UK, currently operating over 800 stores in the British…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Vision Express
Founded in 1988, Vision Express is built on a zest for the optical profession and a drive for unparalleled customer service. Vision Express now has…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Bubble On Cup
Bubble On Cup, Shrewsbury serves more than 20 varieties of bubble tea, including the celebrated brown sugar flavour. For those who prefer a simpler…
Open Today 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Megastore Collectibles
Megastore Collectibles at The Darwin, Shrewsbury, offers a wide range of collectible items, including rare memorabilia and limited edition products…
Open Today 10:30AM - 4:30PM
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 10:00AM - 4:00PM
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