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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 9:00AM - 4:30PM
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
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
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
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
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…
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 - 6:00PM
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
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 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
so many things to do
Beginners Patchwork
Beginner Patchwork Class: Start Your Quilting JourneyHave you always wanted to try patchwork but didn’t know where to begin? This beginner-friendly…
Green Border
Poland, 2023, rated 15, 152 minsHebrew, subtitledThis gripping drama explores the harrowing plight of refugees stranded between Belarus and Poland.…
Green Border
Poland, 2023, rated 15, 152 minsHebrew, subtitledThis gripping drama explores the harrowing plight of refugees stranded between Belarus and Poland.…
Amadeus (PG)
A 4K restoration of Miloš Forman's 1984 Best Picture winner.The incredible story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, told by his peer and secret rival…
Plant Swap
Love plants? Looking to refresh your collection? Come along to another fabulous Plant Swap at The Garden Room in Shrewsbury!Swap healthy houseplants…
Tea & Biscuits Presents: Witch, Please!
Come join these lovable local Drag Queens at the Tea & Biscuits SPOOKTACULAR Hallowe'en special.Will there be ghosts? Will there be monsters?…
Open Door Cinema Club: The Lost Boys
Joel Schumacher’s The Lost Boys reimagines vampire lore with a burst of 1980s style. Brothers Michael and Sam move to a new town with their mother…
Breakaway Femmes (12A)
This documentary tells the untold story of the halcyon era of women’s professional cycling. For six glorious years during the 1980s, The tour de…
NTLive: Mrs Warren's Profession (12)
National Theatre Live on screen at the OMHMRS. WARREN'S PROFESSIONdirected by Dominic Cooke Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The…
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (15)
From humble origins as a London fringe theater play to its meteoric rise as the biggest cult film of all time, this is the definitive story of the…
so many offers
Kids Eat Free this Half-Term
From 24–31 October (Mon–Fri), kids can get two free courses from our children’s menu with every adult main purchased. Or join us for breakfast –…
Parking refund when you spend over £100
Carvell on the square are pleased to announce an offer for both new and existing customers to offset their car parking or Park and Ride fees!
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