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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
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 - 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,…
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 - 3:00PM
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
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
Moss Bros
Moss Bros was established and founded in a quiet corner of London's Covent Garden in 1851. Two small shops leased by Moses Moss formed the modest…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
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…
Open Today 9:30AM - 3:00PM
Maddocks Fresh Produce
Maddcoks Fresh Produce is located in Shrewsbury Market Hall and sells high quality fruit and vegetables, including their own seasonal produce grown…
Open Today 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Vintage 49a
Vintage 49a sells a variety of vintage furniture, homeware, ceramics, china, jewellery, soft furnishings, gardening items and old signage.
Open Today 9:30AM - 4:00PM
so many things to do
Next Steps in Crochet
Building Skills & Reading PatternsReady to take your crochet to the next level? If you’ve mastered the basics and are eager to grow your skills,…
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…
Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Ready to start your sewing journey? Our Introduction to the Sewing Machine Class is the perfect starting point for beginners or anyone looking to…
Albert's Songwriter's Showcase
Every other Wednesday it’s Albert’s Songwriters Showcase.Expect to see amazingly creative musicians delivering stellar performances at Albert’s Shed…
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
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
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
Join Abakhan's New Knitting & Crochet Club on the second Monday of every monthLove knitting and crochet or need some help? Join our cosy knitting…
Jam Night
Jam Night - every Tuesday night in Shrewsbury at Albert's Shed.
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.
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