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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
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…
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…
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…
Open Today 9:00AM - 4:30PM
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
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
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 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 Cat's Pyjamas
The Cats Pyjamas is an independent coffee and brunch spot, open seven days a week.By day, we focus on quality coffee and a simple, well-executed…
Open Today 8:30AM - 5:30PM
so many things to do
Peter Asher: Everywhere Man
Blending documentary and musical memoir, EVERYWHERE MAN tells the extraordinary life story of Peter Asher, pop star, producer, manager, and confidant…
World Nursery Rhyme Week - I Spy Trail
Celebrate World Nursery Rhyme Week with a fun 'I SPY' trail inspired by the classic picture book Each Peach Pear Plum. Search the museum for familiar…
Trish Clowes' MY IRIS Quartet
Trish Clowes 'My Iris' Quartet, an intense and thrilling band that represents the front rank of the contemporary UK jazz scene, returns to SJN at the…
Lingen Davies - Festive Ornament Making
Join facilitator Kaori Okado-Hood for a festive hand-making workshop on Wednesday 18 November, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Create your own handcrafted…
Lino Printing
Explore the traditional art of Lino printing in this hands-on workshop. Learn carving techniques, experiment with textures, and create your own…
Christmas Light Switch On 2026
Join Shrewsbury Town Council on Wednesday 18th November for the Shrewsbury Christmas Light Switch On, starting from 4:30pm.Come along and enjoy a…
Wicker
The wholly original love story of an ostracized fisherwoman who commissions a husband to be made by the local basketmaker. When her wicker husband…
Trans Day of Remembrance Show
We welcome you to join us for an evening of remembrance on the Transgender Day of Remembrance, which marks the final day of Transgender Awareness…
Storytime with Father Christmas: The Shrewsbury Fox's Great Adventure
Families can book onto the Storytime with Father Christmas sessions, where a Victorian Father Christmas will read The Shrewsbury Fox's Great…
Giant – The Play
GIANT, the 5-star critically acclaimed play starring John Lithgow (Killers of the Flower Moon, The Crown) as Roald Dahl, comes to the big…
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