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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
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…
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
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 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 9:00AM - 6:00PM
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…
THE CURIOUS
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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…
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
Clear
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Shrewsbury Spring Celebration Trail
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Charity Quiz Night
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NTLive: All My Sons (15 tbc)
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The Classic Blues Show
Doors at 7pmShow starts at 7.45pmSeated gigSpend an evening in the company of this fine six-piece band to celebrate the British Blues explosion of…
Ruth Notman Trio
Doors at 7pm for a 7.45pm startRuth Notman is a folk singer/songwriter from Nottingham who is, most notably, known for being one of the leading…
The Royal Opera: The Magic Flute
ON SCREEN AT OLD MARKET HALLThe Royal Opera THE ROYAL OPERA: THE MAGIC FLUTEMozart’s fantastical opera glitters in David McVicar’s enchanting…
Summer 1993 [12]
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Summer 1993
Spain, 2017, rated 12, 98 minsCatalan, subtitledAfter her mother’s death, six-year-old Frida moves to the countryside to live with relatives. Seen…
At the Rainbow's End
3pm & 7pm showsThese FREE play readings contain 'real' older LGBT people's stories about homophobia and transphobia in 'care' settings.At the…
The Metropolitan Opera: Eugene Onegin
ON SCREEN AT OLD MARKET HALLThe Metropolitan OperaTHE METROPOLITAN OPERA: EUGENE ONEGINFollowing her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama…
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