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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 - 11:00PM
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
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
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,…
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
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
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
Little Shop of Joy
Little Shop of Joy is located in Shrewsbury Market Hall and is run by designer/maker Jo Bloodworth. Her love of colour and pattern is captured in…
Open Today 9:00AM - 4:00PM
House of Yum in The Market Hall
House of Yum offers delicious Thai street food with options to sit in or takeaway. Using locally sourced ingredients from the Market Hall, House of…
Open Today 11:30AM - 3:00PM
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 9:00AM - 4:00PM
so many things to do
Shrewsbury Summer of Wellbeing
A community led celebration of calm, connection & creativity.Slow down, reconnect and celebrate our beautiful town.Browse Summer of Wellbeing…
Shrewsbury Restaurant Week 2026
Shrewsbury Restaurant Week celebrates Shrewsbury as a foodie’s heaven. Other cities and towns have Restaurant Weeks, but - like everything we do in…
Bring Your Own Project Sewing Club
OverviewLet's sew with Abakhan!Bring Your Own Project Club is a monthly sewing session where you can use our Janome sewing machines and get support…
Copy Your Clothes Class
Learn how to recreate your favourite garments with ease in our Copy Your Clothes Class! This class is perfect for sewists of all skill levels who…
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…
Bring Your Own Project Sewing Club
OverviewLet's sew with Abakhan!Bring Your Own Project Club is a monthly sewing session where you can use our Janome sewing machines and get support…
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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