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- Shoplatch, Claremont Street & Mardol Head
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
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 - 3:30PM
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,…
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 - 1:00AM
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
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
Studio Yi
Studio Yi offers handmade bespoke gifts with glass and textiles and teaches glass and various textile courses/workshops.
Worldchoice Travel
Worldchoice Travel provides great value holidays, creating lifelong memories that bring customers back time after time. The team provide warm and…
Open Today 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Minimise
Minimise is a low-waste shop located in Shrewsbury Market Hall. Their mission is to minimise waste in our day-to-day lives and bring the benefits of…
Open Today 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Risdon’s Barber Shop
Risdon’s Barber Shop is located in Shrewsbury Market Hall and specialises in men's cuts, children's cuts and wet shaves.
Open Today 8:00AM - 4:00PM
so many things to do
Albert's Songwriter's Showcase
Every Wednesday it’s Albert’s Songwriters Showcase. Expect to see amazingly creative musicians delivering stellar performances at Albert’s Shed in…
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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