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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 - 10:00PM
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 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Pieces for Places
Pieces for Places is a furniture and homeware store located in Shrewsbury's historic town square. Based in a restored Victorian Temperance Hall, we…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
THE CURIOUS
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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 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…
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…
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 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 - 4:30PM
Clear
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so many things to do
National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope
ON SCREEN AT THE OLD MARKET HALLThe Misanthropeby Martin Crimp after Molièredirected by Indhu RubasinghamAward-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays…
Pressure (12A)
In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, Pressure follows General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain…
Dar Williams plus support Heather Maloney
Doors open at 7:00pm (gig starts at 7:45pm)Tickets priced at £19.50Dar Williams’ lyrics contain bouquets of optimism, delivered on melodies…
English National Ballet presents The Sleeping Beauty (On Screen)
Join us for a spectacular recording of Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s exquisite ballet, performed in a limited run at The Royal Albert Hall, with…
Sense and Sensibility
An irresistible new take on Jane Austen’s iconic Sense and Sensibility: a charming, witty, and deeply relatable story of three sisters and their…
Sense and Sensibility (PARENT & BABY SCREENING)
PARENT & BABY SCREENINGThe Old Market Hall offers film screening exclusive to parents and guardians with babies up to 12 months old. The sound is…
Hadestown: The Musical (ON SCREEN)
ON SCREEN AT THE OLD MARKET HALLWinner of eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre…
The Incomer
Set on a remote Scottish island, two siblings survive by hunting seabirds, retelling the stories of their ancestors, and defending the isle from…
Pressure (12A) Parent & Baby Screening
PARENT & BABY SCREENINGThe Old Market Hall offers film screening exclusive to parents and guardian with babies up to 12 months old. The sound is…
Shrewsbury Ghost Walking Tour
Discover the Haunting Secrets of ShrewsburyJoin us at 6:30pm by the Clive of India statue for a chilling 90-minute ghost walking tour through the…
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