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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 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 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
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 - 1:00PM
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
Clear
Hello, we're Clear: The award-winning creative digital agency. We create powerful brands, build digital experiences and solve marketing…
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…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
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…
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
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…
The Cat's Pyjamas
The Cats Pyjamas is an independent coffee and brunch spot, open seven days a week.By day, we focus on quality coffee and a simple, well-executed…
Open Today 8:30AM - 5:30PM
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…
On The Sea [15]
Jack has spent his life working the mussel beds of North Wales, expecting his son Tom to join the family trade. But when Tom resists and a newcomer…
Family Yoga with Tessa Durham Yoga
For parents, carers, babies and children of all ages. Free, but book to save your space.
Creative Pop Up Day
A free drop in event where we will have creative stations for you to get involved in! From painting, to clay pressing, to bracelet making! We had so…
Yoga at the Museum with Earthed Wisdom (Alana)
A special Summer of Wellbeing yoga session in the beautiful surroundings of the museum.
Get Creative
Join our fun art workshops where children aged 5+ can explore drawing, painting, sculpture, and printing. Sessions are playful and creative, held…
Soundbath with Joy in the Journey
An immersive soundbath experience as part of Summer of Wellbeing. From midday, visitors are also warmly invited to browse the main gallery and enjoy…
Tea & Biscuits Presents: Beach Please 2!
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water......Tea & Biscuits' summer spectacular Beach Please is back and Beachier than ever!…
Meanderings
Tuesdays from 5.45pm - 6.30pmAfter-work sessions at the Unitarian Church, reflecting on themes of building hope, resilience and connection with self…
Experiences for Everyone – Summer Sessions
A drop-in volunteering programme supporting hands-on activities with visitors in the museum galleries over the summer holidays. Wednesdays, 22 July…
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