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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 - 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
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
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
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
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,…
Subway, Claremont Street
Subway is the world's largest restaurant chain, with more than 41,000 locations over 100 plus countries. They offer a wide variety of better-for-you…
Open Today 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Market Cookshop
Market Cookshop is located in Shrewsbury Market Hall and offers a range of cookware including saucepans, frying pans, cake tins, essential cooking…
Open Today 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Majors
Established in 1874, Majors is the oldest retailer in Shrewsbury, retailing the highest quality brands of ready-to-wear clothing for men and women.…
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
so many things to do
Introduction to Overlocking
Are you ready to elevate your sewing skills? Join our Introduction to Overlocking Class, perfect for beginners or sewing enthusiasts who want to…
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…
Dressmaking for the Complete Beginner
Step into the world of fashion with our Dressmaking for Beginners Class! Designed for those new to sewing or looking to expand their skills, this…
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…
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