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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
Charles Clinkard
Charles Clinkard offer a range of men's women's and children's footwear brands. The brand's history dates back to 1924 when Charles and Eveline…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Crew Clothing Co.
In the early 1990s, a young Alastair Parker-Swift had an idea. He'd noticed the simple, timeless clothing styles of his family and friends on the…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:30PM
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
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
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
Shropshire Trophy & Bowling Centre
Once owned and managed by Tony Poole, one of Shropshire's greatest Crown Green bowlers and winner of numerous championships , finalist on seven…
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 - 6:30PM
Belmont Orthodontic Centre
Belmont Orthodontic Centre is a specialist orthodontic practice in the heart of historic Shrewsbury. The practice was established in 1998 by Dr…
Open Today 8:30AM - 5:30PM
A-Plan Insurance
A-Plan Insurance is a broker that has been established for over 50 years with the Shrewsbury branch opening in 2015. We provide a wide range of…
Open Today 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Moshulu
Here at Moshulu, we believe that colourful things make everyone happy, which is why we design our products to be comfortable, fun and colourful! OUR…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:00PM
so many things to do
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…
Back to Black (15)
Sam Taylor-Johnson (2023) 2h 2mLesley Manville, Jack O'Connell, Eddie Marsan The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame, from her…
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