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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
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
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
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
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,…
Little Camel Oriental Food Store
Shrewsbury's new Asian supermarket, Little Camel, is now open on Shoplatch.The new store offers a huge selection of imported products, from unusual…
Open Today 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Cornalls Seafood
Cornalls Seafood is a family-run fishmonger's shop located in Shrewsbury Market Hall. It offers high-quality fish, crab and lobster sourced from…
Open Today 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Gindifferent
Welcome to Gindifferent, where we're passionate about gin and all that goes into creating the perfect serve. We pride ourselves on providing an…
Open Today 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Skulduggery Hair
Skulduggery is a contemporary hairdressers specialising in modern, chic and sharp styles.
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
so many things to do
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Heritage Open Days
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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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