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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
Phase Eight
Phase Eight is an internationally-renowned ladies' fashion retailer. The company was founded in 1979 and now has over 100 stores in the UK, as well…
Open Today 9:30AM - 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
Shrewsbury Unitarian Church
Shrewsbury's Unitarian Church is a beautiful Grade II listed building overlooking the town's High Street. The Church is open Tuesday - Thursday,…
The GreenHouse Café
The GreenHouse Cafe is a family restaurant offering vegetarian and vegan cuisine, with extensive gluten-free and takeaway options available.
Open Today 8:00AM - 4:00PM
White Stuff
White Stuff is a fashion and lifestyle brand, which sells women's and men's clothing and accessories in over 85 shops nationwide. Originally set up…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
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 - 8:00PM
Golden Cross Hotel
The Golden Cross is a hotel and restaurant offering a quirky, characterful and glamorous alternative for visitors bored with the tame impersonality…
Ginger & Co. Coffee Shop
We are an independent coffee shop eatery located in the Square on Princess Street. We pride ourselves on making everything in-house and sourcing our…
Open Today 8:30AM - 4:00PM
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
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
so many things to do
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)
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Quiet Hour at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
We are pleased to offer The Quiet Hour from 11.00-12.00 on the last Sunday of the month.Visitors can expect: a quieter time when we typically…
Joshua Burnell and Annie Dressner
“A creatively fearless artist... 5/5" - RnR Magazine "Much of it would fit comfortably in a Peter Gabriel-era Genesis set (though said group never…
Annie Dressner: I Thought It Would Be Easier
She has been likened to an ‘up-tempo Mazzy Star’, Phoebe Bridgers and First Aid Kit. "Dressner is able to paint visceral images and transport the…
Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom
Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom Bhutan, 2019, subtitled, 109 mins, cert PG Ugyen dreams of being a singer, but for now is a teacher assigned to the…
Walking Tours of Shrewsbury
Come and join one of our daily guided walks of Shrewsbury. Led by our team of knowledgeable guides, explore the history and buildings of Shrewsbury…
LOOPFEST
LOOPFEST, at its heart, is about getting lots of folk out and about in the town discovering new music. It’s a community festival that encourages…
Blair Dunlop
Blair Dunlop begins the campaign for his 5th studio album announcing 25 UK tour dates in April and May 2024. Let’s Get Out of the Rain will be…
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