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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
Costa, High Street
Costa is Britain's favourite coffee shop, with over 1300 shops throughout the country. Costa aims to provide the perfect cup of coffee, whether…
Open Today 8:00AM - 6:00PM
The Blue Lemon
Jorg and Jenny Muschner are The Blue Lemon and they have been making soaps and skincare in the Midlands for over 6 years. They have a fantastic shop…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
The Coach and Horses
Now under new ownership from the team behind La Mer Rouge. The Coach and Horses is a Victorian pub set in a quiet side street in the heart of…
Neal's Yard
Neal's Yard's passionate belief that beauty should be natural, not synthetic, has been at the heart of their business since they started, over 30…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Stop. Cafe Bar
Located within Shrewsbury's Museum and Art Gallery and run by local couple Mike and Nicola Dalton, Stop. Cafe Bar is the second Stop. in Shrewsbury;…
Open Today 9:00AM - 4:00PM
La Piazzetta
Enjoy the delicious flavours of Italy right here in the heart of Shrewsbury. La Piazzetta, "the little square", brings you traditional Italian home…
Open Today 8:00AM - 10:00PM
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…
Clear
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Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Shrewsbury Cathedral
The Cathedral was designed by Edward Pugin, son of Augustus Pugin, and was completed in 1856. The building was paid for by Bertram, Earl of…
Open Today 9:30AM - 1:00PM
Abakhan Fabrics Hobby & Home
Here at Abakhan, we pride ourselves on offering value for money through the vast range of Fabrics, Yarns, Crafts, Sewing Accessories and Haberdashery…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:15PM
so many things to do
Dune: Part Two (12A)
Denis Villeneuve (2024) | 2h 47mTimothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge…
Tori and Lokita
Belgium 2022, subtitled, 88 mins, cert 15 The Dardenne brothers, directors of Two Days, One Night and The Promise, return with another blistering…
Perfect Days (PG)
Wim Wenders (2023) | 2h 5m Kôji Yakusho, Yumi Asô, Tokio Emoto Japanese with English subtitles Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner…
Exhibition On Screen: John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger
David Bickerstaff (2024) | 1h 30mFilmed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Tate Britain, London, the exhibition reveals Sargent's power to…
Swan Lake (ROH Live)
ON SCREEN AT THE OLD MARKET HALL from The Royal BalletOut hunting, Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans. One among them transforms into…
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)
Sam Taylor-Johnson (2023) 2h 2mLesley Manville, Jack O'Connell, Eddie Marsan The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame, from her…
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…
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