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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
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…
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 - 4:00PM
The Cat's Pyjamas
Cafe by day and cocktail bar by night, The Cat's Pyjamas is Shrewsbury's hottest new brunch and cocktail destination. From morning hits to evening…
Open Today 8:00AM - 8:00PM
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
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
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
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
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
Templeton Jones
Templeton Jones classic and contemporary country clothes offer technical and fashionable men's and women's clothing suitable for town or country. At…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
so many things to do
Stitch Head (U)
A mad professor's forgotten creation, Stitch Head, protects his family of frightened monsters in their castle. But when a sly carnival owner named…
Kangaroo (PG)
Ex-TV personality, Chris Masterman, becomes stranded in an Outback town outside Alice Springs. There, he teams up with 12-year-old Indigenous girl…
Support The Hive Quiz
Support the Hive with a quiz night in memory of Chris van Dyke.£5 ticket comes with a hot drink and an assortment of cakes.Quiz teams can be between…
Paul McCartney: Man on the Run (15)
An intimate journey through Paul McCartney's extraordinary life following the breakup of The Beatles and the formation of Wings with his wife,…
Charm of Finches
Australian sister duo Charm of Finches delivers intricate folk-pop that is simultaneously graceful and darkly bewitching. Their seamless blood…
H is for Hawk (12A)
H is for Hawk follows Helen, who, after the sudden death of her father, loses herself in the memories of their time birding and exploring the natural…
Screen printing workshop
Perfect for people who would like to dip their toes into the waters of screen printing, or have tried screen printing before and would like a few…
Wuthering Heights
Starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, Emerald Fennell directs this gothic romance based on Emily Brontë's novel: a tempestuous, cross-class love…
Lino print workshop
Discover the art of Lino printing in this hands-on workshop. Learn carving techniques, experiment with textures, and create your own unique prints.…
What Not To Wear
An evening talk about personal adornment and grooming in the prehistory and Roman periods.Throughout history and prehistory, people have expressed…
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