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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
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
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 10:00AM - 4:00PM
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…
Clear
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Hopefully Made
Hopefully Made is an independent studio coffee shop, set up by Hope and Becky, Hopefully Made started out as a small screen printing business born…
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery (SM&AG) sits proudly in the town square and is the county’s flagship museum and art gallery.Visitors will…
CSons
Welcome to CSONS, a friendly cafe-restaurant in the heart of Shrewsbury serving breakfast, coffee, lunch, tea, cakes and dinner.We are four Crouch…
Open Today 9:00AM - 4:00PM
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 - 8:00PM
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…
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…
so many things to do
National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World (12 TBC)
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Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert (12A)
Elvis sings and tells his story like never before in a new cinematic experience from visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann. Featuring never-before-seen…
Riso Printing Workshop
Get stuck into the wonderful world of Risograph printing with our hands on workshop! Risograph printing is a stencil based printing process known for…
Madfabulous (12A)
When the flamboyant Henry Paget arrives in 1890s North Wales to claim his aristocratic inheritance, his theatrical flair and defiant eccentricities…
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.…
Our Endangered World
This exhibition showcases a powerful body of 2D and 3D artwork created by Futures students from Severndale Specialist Academy in response to the…
Step into the Wild!
Join us for a fascinating talk with local professional wildlife photographer, Terry Moore who will take you behind the lens and deep into the natural…
Gaz Hughes Quartet
Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7pm start.Drummer Gaz Hughes returns to SJN at the Hive with his exciting trio partners Gavin Barras (double bass) &…
Acrylic Workshop
Acrylics is a hands-on workshop designed for beginners and hobbyists. You'll learn essential techniques, blending, layering, brush control, and color…
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Experience the world’s most prestigious wildlife photography exhibition as it arrives in Shrewsbury.Celebrating its sixty-first year, this globally…
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