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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
Shrewsbury Market Hall
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The Loopy Shrew
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Moreish Worldfood & Black Box Spices
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Iron & Rose
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Highly Flammable Studios
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Ottolive Bakehouse
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Made To Love
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Washed Up Wood
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Risdon’s Barber Shop
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Claremont Social Tap House
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Open Today 10:00AM - 11:00PM
so many things to do
Albert's Songwriter's Showcase
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Children's Halloween Holiday Sewing Club
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Late Night at the Market Hall
Sept 6 | Nov 1 | Dec 6Experience the market hall by night, tuning into its twilight vibes. Enjoy flavours from around the world, wine and gin bars,…
Shrewsbury Restaurant Week 2025
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Introduction to Overlocking
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Late Night at the Market Hall
Sept 6 | Nov 1 | Dec 6Experience the market hall by night, tuning into its twilight vibes. Enjoy flavours from around the world, wine and gin bars,…
Knitting & Crochet Club
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Jam Night
Jam Night - every Tuesday night in Shrewsbury at Albert's Shed.
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