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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
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 - 4:00PM
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
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…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
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
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
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
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
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…
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 - 6:00PM
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
so many things to do
Meet Father Christmas
For available times, please see booking pageMeet Father Christmas at his Traditional Museum Workshop! Don't miss this opportunity to make magical…
Home Educators: Meet The Romans
Discover, Create, and Explore!Join us for a series of engaging, hands-on history, science and art workshops designed especially for home educated…
Monster
Japan, 2023, rated 12, 125 minsJapanese, subtitledAfter a school incident, a mother demands answers—but the truth morphs with each perspective.…
Bryan Corbetts Instrumental Groove Unit
Renowned Birmingham based trumpeter and flugelhorn player Bryan Corbett presents his new Instrumental Groove Unit featuring Paul Deats (Fender Rhodes…
John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
We welcome the return of John Bramwell, but this time, up close and personal in the intimate setting of Shrewsbury’s Unitarian church.As the singer…
Lino print workshop
Discover the art of Lino printing in this hands-on workshop. Learn carving techniques, experiment with textures, and create your own unique prints.…
Acrylic painting
This is a hands-on workshop designed for beginners and hobbyists in acrylic painting. You'll learn essential techniques, blending, layering, brush…
The Red Shoes
UK, 1948, rated PG, 133 minsEnglishA young ballerina is torn between love and career when she’s cast in a groundbreaking ballet. “The Red Shoes”…
Screen printing workshop
Perfect for people who would like to dip their toes into the waters of screen printing, or have tried screen printing before and would like a few…
Ceddo
Senegal, 1977, rated 12, 116 minsWolof, subtitledThis Senegalese classic depicts resistance against forced religious conversion and European…
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