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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
Ottolive Bakehouse
Established in 2016, Ottolive Bakehouse is an artisan bakery specialising in baking the best Sourdough and Viennoiserie pastries. Each item is hand…
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…
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
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,…
Fairtrade Shrewsbury
We stock all kinds of Fairtrade goods from many different suppliers, all of which help the producers to earn a decent living and send their children…
Sushi Kaji
Sushi Kaji is a sushi and hot Japanese food restaurant where passion and precision are woven into every roll. The team invites you to taste the…
Avatar Dining
Serving some of Shrewsbury's biggest South Asian flavours, Avatar is a restaurant that settles for nothing less than excellence. With a menu packed…
Open Today 5:30PM - 10:45PM
Radfield Home Care Franchising Ltd
Radfield Home Care is a fast-growing home care business, operating nationally through a network of franchise partners to provide care and support to…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
so many things to do
Create Your Own Trouser Block Class
Let's Sew with Abakhan!Having a trouser pattern tailored to your exact body measurements is a game-changer. It allows for a perfect fit, and once you…
Sewing with Denim Class
Let's Sew with Abakhan!What’s the fabric of the season? Denim!Strong, stylish, and endlessly versatile, denim is a wardrobe favourite, but it can…
Patchwork by Numbers Class
Let's Sew with Abakhan!Welcome to the world of Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP)!Unlike English Paper Piecing, which is done by hand, FPP is all done by…
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…
Next Steps with the Overlocker at Abakhan
Take your overlocking skills to the next level! This class is designed for those who have a basic understanding of their overlocker and are ready to…
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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