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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
Brown's
Brown's hairdressers have many years' experience in providing a range of salon services to men, women and children alike. Services include hair cuts,…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
The Blue Lemon
Jorg and Jenny Muschner are The Blue Lemon and they have been making soaps and skincare in the Midlands for over 6 years. They have a fantastic shop…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
C W Sellors
Established in 1979, C W Sellors Jewellers is a leading UK fine jewellery and luxury watch specialist. This family run independent jewellery retailer…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:00PM
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 - 5:30PM
St Winefride's RC Independent School
St Winefride's Roman Catholic Independent School was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1868. It caters for boys and girls aged 3 to 11, and has a…
Shrewsbury Antiques Centre
Shrewsbury Antiques Centre is the largest antique centre in the town and has been going for more than 30 years. There are over 50 individual traders…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:00PM
Dolly Blue Bridal
An award-winning company established in 2013. No clichès or insincere platitudes, we are simply passionate about brides feeling beautiful and…
Carvèll On The Square
Carvèll on the square brings leading, quality designer brands to Shrewsbury's beautiful high street – proud to be one of the independent boutiques in…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
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 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 10:00AM - 4:30PM
so many things to do
Wicked Little Letters (15)
When people in Littlehampton – including conservative local Edith – start receiving scandalous and obscene letters, suspicion falls on fiery Rose,…
Audrey Carmes + Roberto Biffarini
Event 4 .0 of Series 2.0 at the Unitarian. Audrey is a composer from Paris. She blends delicate vocals and spoken word with bass guitar and synths.
Copa 71 (PG)
Rachel Ramsay, James Erskine (2023) | 1h 30mElvira Aracen, Brandi Chastain, Birte Kjems This inspiring documentary about the 1971 Women's Football…
Dune: Part Two (12A)
Denis Villeneuve (2024) | 2h 47mTimothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge…
Tori and Lokita
Belgium 2022, subtitled, 88 mins, cert 15 The Dardenne brothers, directors of Two Days, One Night and The Promise, return with another blistering…
Perfect Days (PG)
Wim Wenders (2023) | 2h 5m Kôji Yakusho, Yumi Asô, Tokio Emoto Japanese with English subtitles Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner…
Exhibition On Screen: John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger
David Bickerstaff (2024) | 1h 30mFilmed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Tate Britain, London, the exhibition reveals Sargent's power to…
Swan Lake (ROH Live)
ON SCREEN AT THE OLD MARKET HALL from The Royal BalletOut hunting, Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans. One among them transforms into…
The Tale of Peter Rabbit – Story Time Trail
Immerse yourself in the world of Peter Rabbit in our new Story Time Trail exhibition. 'Little bunnies' will be able to crawl under the garden gate,…
John Doyle in Concert with support from Chris Quinn
Join John Doyle for an evening of internationally acclaimed folk guitar with support from Chris Quinn. "Doyle on guitar has risen to a level occupied…
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