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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
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
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
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
Get Your Wigle On
In 2010 we became the first community group to take to the Main Stage of the newly opened Theatre Severn with our production of 'Little Shop of…
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
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…
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
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
Clear
Hello, we're Clear: The award-winning creative digital agency. We create powerful brands, build digital experiences and solve marketing…
Open Today 9:00AM - 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 - 5:00PM
so many things to do
Shrewsbury Pride Presents: Doom and Glitter: A Tribute To Tom Waits
You don’t have to go all the way to Edinburgh for this beloved Fringe show! Shrewsbury Pride are delighted to welcome Mr Brake Down back to…
Hello You Create Kids Workshop
Let your child’s imagination flourish in a fun and engaging session designed to spark creativityPart of Shrewsbury Summer of Wellbeing.
Taiko Drumming with James Barrow
Come along to a fun, high-energy, hands-on Japanese Taiko Drumming session with James Barrow from Taiko West. A rare chance to try an amazing…
Improvised Comedy Workshops
Shrewsbury Summer of Wellbeing is joining forces with Giant Leap Improv to bring you some Free improvised comedy workshops! Ideal for beginners who…
Improv Jam Night with Giant Leap
Shrewsbury Summer of Wellbeing is joining forces with Giant Leap Improv to bring you an evening of Improvised Comedy for Free at The Hive!Hosts…
Beats 'n' Flow Hip Hop Night
‘Beats ‘n’ Flow’ brings local hip hop talent to the Hive. This is a night created by the young people of our Amplify project! Our young DJs in the…
Storytelling at Shrewsbury Museum Café
Jake Evans is an award winning storyteller, conservationist, artist and in our eyes all round super hero really. You can find him running 3 free drop…
Create Your Own Facial Oil
Take home a bespoke Neal's Yard Remedies facial oil for just £15.Join us at Neal’s Yard Remedies in Shrewsbury, on August 2nd for a sensory journey…
Crafternoon at The Hive
Explore creatively during our experimental and playful drop-in craft extravaganza. All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult, cash…
Mark Jenkins - Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here'
This year music tech expert Mark Jenkins ("Tubular Bells for the Moog Synthesizer", "50 Years of Kraftwerk's Autobahn") performs for the 50th…
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