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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 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 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
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 - 11:00PM
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
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 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 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
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
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
so many things to do
Alicia Gardener-Trejo Quartet
As part of a tour showcasing her debut album ‘Home/Lands’ Alicia Gardener-Trejo (baritone sax, Flute, bass flute) brings her exciting quartet to SJN…
Royal Ballet on Screen: Woolf Works
ON SCREEN AT OLD MARKET HALLThe Royal BalletTHE ROYAL BALLET: WOOLF WORKSVirginia Woolf defied literary conventions to depict rich inner worlds – her…
Sandro Ford - Work in Progress
Sandro Ford is coming to Shrewsbury to develop his new material at a WIP show at The Loft at The Old Post Office on Wednesday 11th February 2026.…
Rental Family (12A)
A struggling American actor rediscovers purpose when he lands an unusual gig in Tokyo: working for a Japanese rental family agency, playing stand-in…
Curious Club (Block 4)
Join our exciting after-school CURIOUS CLUB, designed for young people aged 10-14 who love exploring art and creativity! Each week, you'll dive into…
Curious Club (Block 3)
Join our exciting after-school CURIOUS CLUB, designed for young people aged 10-14 who love exploring art and creativity! Each week, you'll dive into…
The World of Hans Zimmer (PG)
Captivating, overwhelming and fantastically cinematic, The World of Hans Zimmer is a top-class show highlight and a real treat for fans.Audiences can…
Giant
Based on the remarkable real-life story of legendary British-Yemeni boxing champion Prince Naseem "Naz" Hamed. Charting his inspiring rags-to-riches…
Watercolours for beginners
Over three two-hour sessions, you’ll enjoy tutorials packed with practical techniques, artistic inspiration, and hands-on guidance.Please note, this…
The History of Sound (15)
In 1917, Lionel – a young, talented music student – meets David at the Boston Conservatory, where they bond over a deep love of folk music. Years…
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