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The Square, High Street & Milk Street
The Square lies at the heart of Shrewsbury’s town centre, and is home to a jam-packed calendar of events and markets.
About The Square and surrounding areas
The Square is at the heart of Shrewsbury's town centre. Around its perimeter you can find an eclectic mix of independent and national eateries and retailers. From Italian and French cuisine to baby clothes and men’s shoes – you can find it all in the Square!
Surrounding the Square you can find a warren of historic streets, each filled with a myriad of independents and national favourites. High Street is one of Shrewsbury’s main shopping hubs, home to many of your favourite big names, and a host of independent retailers and eateries. Around the corner, Milk Street and Princess Street is a treasure trove of independent retailers and eateries.
Notable history
Did you know as early as 1291, there was a pool or bog in the Square called the Bishop’s Pool. According to tradition, this would be the ducking pool for ‘nagging wives’ and dishonest traders. The offender was tied to a chair called the cucking or ducking stool, exposed to public derision and then immersed in water. The husband had to foot the bill of one farthing for each immersion.
so many places to see
The Hive
The Hive is an arts and entertainment venue, as well as a charity working with vulnerable and disadvantaged young people. Offering a varied…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Giggling Squid
Enjoy the best Thai food in Shrewsbury at Giggling Squid. Serving plentiful dishes, vibrant Thai ingredients and bold flavours for lunch and dinner.…
Open Today 12:00PM - 10:30PM
Balfours LLP
Balfours represents the very best in property services for all its clients across the country in a friendly and professional manner. Balfours prides…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Get Your Wigle On
Get Your Wigle On is one of the UK’s leading musical theatre companies, proudly based in the heart of Shrewsbury. With a reputation for producing…
CSons
View Restaurant Week special eventWelcome to CSONS, a friendly cafe-restaurant in the heart of Shrewsbury serving breakfast, coffee, lunch, tea,…
Open Today 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Seasalt
Established in 1981, coastal lifestyle brand Seasalt Cornwall produces high-quality women's fashion, accessories and homeware that is not only useful…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:30PM
THE CURIOUS
We help create, build and launch brands into the loving arms of consumers everywhere. Any brand can look good; we give brands a heart as well as a…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
The Beefy Boys
The Beefy Boys was founded in 2011 in Hereford by four backyard amateur cooks sharing a passion for local produce and dirty American-style burgers…
Open Today 12:00PM - 9:30PM
The Blue Lemon
Jenny & Jorgie are The Blue Lemon. They’ve been on Shrewsbury’s High Street for over a decade, with every product hand crafted in small batches…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Clear
Hello, we're Clear: The award-winning creative digital agency. We create powerful brands, build digital experiences and solve marketing…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
so many things to do
The Royal Ballet: La Fille Mal Gardee
ON SCREEN AT OLD MARKET HALLThe Royal BalletTHE ROYAL BALLET: LA FILLE MAL GARDEE65 years after its premiere, The Royal Ballet presents Frederick…
Ancient Magic and Medicine
Step into the past with Dr Natasha Harlow for an evening of engaging historical insight and expert research into Iron Age life in Shropshire.Magical…
Perfect Days
Germany, 2023, PG, 119 minsJapanese, subtitledHirayama cleans Tokyo’s toilets with serene joy. His minimalist life hides a rich inner world shaped by…
More Than Memories
Discover how memory shapes us in this collaborative exhibition, created with local dementia support groups as part of Shrewsbury Museum and Art…
John Cleese Packs It In (12A)
1 85-year-old Man, 5 Countries, 16 Cities, 23 Shows, 6 Weeks.One of the most recognisable figures in British comedy, John Cleese's career spans six…
Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio
EXHIBITION ON SCREENMystery, intrigue, beauty, passion, murder – shine a new light on Caravaggio in this dramatic biography… Tue 11 Nov - 11:00AM Sat…
Plainclothes (15)
Syracuse, New York, 1997. Lucas, an undercover police officer, receives an assignment to lure and arrest gay men in a mall bathroom. He is surprised…
Shrewsbury Christmas Lights Switch On 2025
Shrewsbury's annual Christmas Lights Switch On returns Wednesday November 19th.Join us in The Square as Shrewsbury Town Council flip the switch and…
The Promised Land
Denmark, 2023, rated 15, 122 minsDanish, subtitledIn 18th-century Denmark, a poor soldier embarks on an ambitious quest to cultivate unclaimed land.…
Brit Rock Film Tour (2025)
The BritRock Film Tour is back for its 12th year!Featuring a line up of the very best new climbing and adventure films from the UK – epic ascents,…
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