- 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
Waterstones
Waterstones is one of the UK's leading book retailers, providing customers with a wide choice, excellent value and expert advice from a knowledgeable…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Shrewsbury High School
Shrewsbury High School has been educating girls in the heart of Shrewsbury since 1885, our school is literally built into the historic Town Walls.…
Open Today 8:00AM - 5:30PM
Marshall & Marshall
Marshall & Marshall Ltd is a family-owned commercial and residential property investment company, established for over 40 years and based in…
Open Today 8:45AM - 5:15PM
Moshulu
Here at Moshulu, we believe that colourful things make everyone happy, which is why we design our products to be comfortable, fun and colourful! OUR…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:00PM
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
Acoustic Boutique
Offering a range of leading brands, including Bang & Olufsen, Bose, Loewe, Ruark, Panasonic, Sennheiser, Lutron and Sonos, Acoustic Boutique…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Martin Hayes Eyecare
At Martin Haynes Eyecare we really care about you and your eyesight, which is why we are considered one of the leading Opticians in…
Open Today 9:00AM - 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…
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
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
so many things to do
Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom
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Macbeth: Ralph Fiennes & Indira Varma (12A)
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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
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Free Mark Making Workshop
Help create Shrewsbury Arts Trail’s largest-ever community art installation at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery Experiment with mark making and…
Calligraphy - with Peter Furniss
Experience the joy of learning calligraphy with professional calligrapher, Peter Furniss. Book one, two or all three workshops, no previous…
The Holdovers (15)
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The Zone of Interest (12A)
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The Trouble with Jessica (15)
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Robot Dreams (PG)
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