- Town Areas
- The Square, High Street & Milk Street
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
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…
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
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
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
Penny Farthing
Penny Farthing has been a well-known gift shop in Much Wenlock for more than 20 years, and now you can find them on Shrewsbury's High Street! Penny…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:40PM
Prego
Independent shoe shop located in the heart of Shrewsbury's historic town square. Unique and luxurious footwear with personality! We pride ourselves…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:30PM
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…
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
Daily Brews
Daily Brews is a brand new speciality coffee and handmade food joint, opening its first location in Shrewsbury! We are all about speciality coffee…
Open Today 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Peaberry
Peaberry is an independent grand café bar located in the former Shearmans Hall Building on Milk Street. With a small outside terrace, it is a…
Open Today 9:00AM - 4:00PM
so many things to do
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Madama Butterfly (ROH Live)
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The Zone of Interest (12A)
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Fossil Printmaking Workshop
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Alcarras (15)
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Imagination Playground
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Shrewsbury's Eggcellent Easter Trail
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A Matter of Life and Death [U]
From the acclaimed directorial pairing of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger comes a remarkable fantasy in which World War II airman David Niven…
A Taste of Shrewsbury Food Tour
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