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Shoplatch, Claremont Street & Mardol Head
Shoplatch is home to an eclectic mix of shops and cafes, as well as Shrewsbury's award-winning Market Hall.
About Shoplatch and the surrounding areas
Sitting at the bottom of Pride Hill, you’ll find Shoplatch, Mardol Head and Claremont Street, home to an eclectic mix of shops and cafes, as well as Shrewsbury’s award-winning market hall. In Shoplatch and the surrounding streets you can while away the hours exploring an exciting mix of national and independent retailers, out-of-the-ordinary eateries, and health and beauty specialists.
Notable landmarks
Shoplatch is also home to Shrewsbury’s award-winning Market Hall. Open every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, the Market Hall is a haven for small independents; cosmopolitan cafes and artisan producers sit side by side with traditional butchers and grocers, barbers, boutiques and more.
so many places to see
The Loopy Shrew
The Loopy Shrew is a family-run restaurant & bar with 12 boutique rooms in the heart of Shrewsbury called 'The Town of Flowers'. Here you'll find…
Open Today 8:00AM - 11:00PM
Ottolive Bakehouse
Established in 2016, Ottolive Bakehouse is an artisan bakery specialising in baking the best Sourdough and Viennoiserie pastries. Each item is hand…
Open Today 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Iron & Rose
At Iron & Rose, we sell wines that tell the story of the land where they were grown and the people who grew them. Wines that are shaped by the…
Open Today 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Highly Flammable Studios
Highly Flammable Studios is a new creative space in the heart of Shrewsbury. Opened by local videographer Aaron Child, of Painted Life Productions,…
Moreish Worldfood & Black Box Spices
Moreish Worldfood, a part of Black Box Spice Co, brings the vibrant flavours of global cuisine to Shrewsbury. Rooted in a passion for travel,…
Open Today 9:30AM - 3:00PM
Shrewsbury Market Hall
Voted Britain's Favourite Market in 2018, 2023 & 2024! Beneath Shrewsbury's iconic clocktower is the town's award-winning indoor…
Open Today 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Julie Richards Portraits
Julie Richards is a portrait photographer based in Shrewsbury providing high-impact beautiful portraits for women and men of all ages to treasure…
Open Today 9:00AM - 7:00PM
French Connection
Since its founding in 1972, French Connection has set out to create well-designed fashionable clothing that appeals to a wide-ranging market. The…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:00PM
The Hole in the Wall
You'll always find a warm welcome at The Hole in the Wall, a traditional, cosy town centre pub. Whether you fancy a few rounds, a spot of lunch or a…
Open Today 10:00AM - 11:00PM
Polly Pea
Polly Pea is located in Shrewsbury Market Hall and offers handmade children's clothing created in high quality, unusual fabrics as well as…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
so many things to do
Children's Holiday Sewing Club
Children are increasingly keen to learn to sew for themselves, and we are all for learning a new practical skill. So we are running a holiday sewing…
Jam Night
A weekly Jam Night in Shrewsbury with Bobby and Luke as your hosts. Backline provided, just jump on and play your heart out. All skill levels are…
Shrewsbury Summer of Wellbeing
A community led celebration of calm, connection & creativity. Mindful trails, yoga, family fun, workshops, music, pop ups, and more events across…
Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,500 organisations, 5,000 events and 40,000…
Shrewsbury Restaurant Week 2025
Shrewsbury Restaurant Week celebrates Shrewsbury as a foodie’s heaven. Other cities and towns have Restaurant Weeks, but - like everything we do in…
Late Night at the Market Hall
Experience the market hall by night, tuning into its twilight vibes. Enjoy flavours from around the world, wine and gin bars, cocktails and…
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