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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
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,…
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
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
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
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
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
Samuel Wood & Co
Samuel Wood and Company is a partnership of leading property agents and chartered surveyors, with a network of offices throughout Shropshire. Samuel…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
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
ArtKDuffy
ArtKDuffy is a gallery stall run by abstract artist Karen Duffy. She creates contemporary oil paintings with a unique style: colourful, textured, and…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Cornalls Seafood
Cornalls Seafood is a family-run fishmonger's shop located in Shrewsbury Market Hall. It offers high-quality fish, crab and lobster sourced from…
Open Today 8:00AM - 4:00PM
so many things to do
Gin Therapy - St Patricks Day Celebration Irish Gin Tasting
Irish gin is booming — and this St Patrick’s Day, it’s time to taste why.From Belfast to Dublin and all across the island of Ireland, distilleries…
Gin Therapy -St Patricks Day Celebration Irish Gin Tasting
Irish gin is booming — and this St Patrick’s Day, it’s time to taste why.From Belfast to Dublin and all across the island of Ireland, distilleries…
Beginners Patchwork & Quilting
Let's Sew with Abakhan!Discover the timeless art of patchwork and quilting in our Beginner Patchwork & Quilting Class! This class is perfect for…
Crochet for Beginners Class
Let's get creative with Abakhan!Discover the joy of crochet with our Beginners Crochet Class! This class is perfect for those who have never picked…
Children's Holiday Sewing Club
Let's sew with Abakhan!Children are increasingly keen to learn to sew for themselves, and we are all for learning a new practical skill. So we are…
Introduction to Overlocking Class
Let's Sew with Abakhan!Are you ready to elevate your sewing skills? Join our Introduction to Overlocking Class, perfect for beginners or sewing…
Gin Therapy - Fizzy Business, a Shrewsbury Gin Spritz Tasting
Want an afternoon full of fun, frivolity and fizz? Then this event is right up your street!Fizzy Whizzy lets get Busy... Drinking GinLooking for a…
Moving On With The Sewing Machine
Let's Sew with Abakhan!Sew Much Fun: Moving On with Your Sewing Machine.So… you know how to thread your machine and sew a straight line - brilliant!…
Gin Therapy - Best Gins of 2026 so far!
Love Gin? Want the best for your table? Then come with us on a journey to discover the best gins of 2026 so far.Do you suffer from the fear of…
Albert Hates Karaoke
Albert Hates Karaoke but Shrewsbury LOVES IT. Join us for the most popular night in Shrewsbury on a Thursday.Every Thursday night.
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