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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 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 - 8:00PM
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
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
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 9:30AM - 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…
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
CSons
View Restaurant Week special eventWelcome to CSONS, a friendly cafe-restaurant in the heart of Shrewsbury serving breakfast, coffee, lunch, tea,…
Open Today 9:00AM - 11:00PM
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
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
so many things to do
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…
Radiohead X Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (PG)
An imaginative new take on iconic horror classic, Nosferatu (1922), featuring alt-rock group Radiohead’s Kid A (2000) and Amnesiac (2001)…
Disney Junior Cinema Club 2025 [U]
Bringing all your favourite Disney Junior characters to the big screen in a fun-filled interactive cinema experience. The animated host Mickey Mouse…
A Tooth Fairy Tale (PG)
Van, a teenage tooth fairy with a rebellious streak, dreams of exploring life beyond the boundaries of his secluded civilisation. When he encounters…
Signs of Life
Anne attempts to shift her outlook by taking herself on holiday to Lanzarote. But on arrival she is met with danger. A chance encounter with another…
Halloween Ghost Tours of Shrewsbury 2025
NOW FULLY BOOKEDJoin us for a ghost tour around Shrewsbury town. Learn about the history of the town and the ghosts that haunt within the loop of the…
The Curse of Frankenstein (12)
For the first time ever, experience The Curse of Frankenstein in definitive 4K UHD, fully restored from the best surviving materials.While awaiting…
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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