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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 - 9:00PM
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,…
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…
Shrewsbury Market Hall
Voted Britain's Favourite Market in 2018, 2023 & 2024! Beneath Shrewsbury's iconic clocktower is the town's award-winning indoor…
Ottolive Bakehouse
Established in 2016, Ottolive Bakehouse is an artisan bakery specialising in baking the best Sourdough and Viennoiserie pastries. Each item is hand…
Worldchoice Travel
Worldchoice Travel provides great value holidays, creating lifelong memories that bring customers back time after time. The team provide warm and…
Timpson
Founded in 1865, Timpson is a shoe repair business with over 800 stores throughout the UK and Ireland As well as the shoe repair service, Timpson…
Rosie Read Art
Artist Rosie Read is a mixed media artist who trained at Camberwell School of Art and Craft.
Little Camel Oriental Food Store
Shrewsbury's new Asian supermarket, Little Camel, is now open on Shoplatch.The new store offers a huge selection of imported products, from unusual…
Open Today 10:00AM - 6:00PM
so many things to do
Shrewsbury Restaurant Week 2026
Shrewsbury Restaurant Week celebrates Shrewsbury as a foodie’s heaven. Other cities and towns have Restaurant Weeks, but - like everything we do in…
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…
Beginners Free Motion Embroidery Class
This can also be known as Drawing with your Sewing Machine. We will look at the foot that is used to help the machine skim across the fabric and the…
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.
Jam Night
Jam Night - every other Tuesday night in Shrewsbury at Albert's Shed.
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