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St Mary's & Dogpole
St Mary's and Dogpole is home to a thriving scene of independents,
About St Mary's and Dogpole
Connecting The Castle Quarter to Wyle Cop, St Mary's and Dogpole is home to a wonderful array of independents. Explore vintage fashion, stylish homeware, pick up the perfect gift and more. Quench your thirst at traditional pubs or quirky cocktail bars, and eat around the world with food hailing from all corners of the globe.
Notable landmarks
At the centre sits Shrewsbury's largest church, St Mary's, for which the area is named. Dating from the Saxon times and home to one of the tallest spires in England, St Mary's Church now operates as an event space and independent café.
Here you can also find The Parade Shops. Boasting 2 floors of unique independents including grocers, eateries, health and beauty, fashion, collectibles and more, it's a truly unique shopping experience.
so many places to see
Callaghan Fine Paintings
Callaghan Fine Paintings and Contemporary Bronze is a family-owned art gallery and fine art dealers located on St Marys Street. The gallery…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
The Wellness Atelier
The Wellness Atelier takes a holistic approach when it comes to Aesthetics. We like to use a blend of science and natural beauty to achieve the…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Drapers Hall
Situated in the historic Guild Hall of the Shrewsbury Drapers Society, RHUBARB serves quality local ingredients that are cooked with skill and…
Sires Master Goldsmiths
Sires is a family-run independent jeweller located in the heart of Shrewsbury town centre, owned and run by master goldsmith Kirty Parekh, along with…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
ROAM Dance School & Creative Arts
ROAM Dance School and Creative Arts is based in Shrewsbury. We have our own studios inside St Mary's church hall on St Mary's Court (opposite the…
Shrewsbury Optometry
Shrewsbury Optometry strives to go beyond the ordinary, valuing clinical excellence alongside a personal touch.Located on the beautiful St Mary’s…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Artisan Lab
Artisan Lab is located on the upper level of The Parade Shops, and a welcoming creativity hub with three functions: a retail space with curated,…
Number 8
Number 8 is a lovely independent retailer of home furnishings in the heart of our beautiful Shrewsbury. Number 8 is a local family business with a…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
St Mary's Church
The spire of St Mary's is one of the tallest in England and for over 500 years it has dominated the skyline of Shrewsbury's old town. The church is…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Cromwell's Tap House
Here at Cromwell's Tap House, we serve a large selection of beers, cocktails, wines and spirits along with a fresh menu in a historic building within…
Open Today 10:30AM - 10:00PM
so many things to do
Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,500 organisations, 5,000 events and 40,000…
33rd annual Shrewsbury CAMRA Beer and Cider Festival '25
Wednesday 24th September from 11:00 to 22:30Thursday 25th September from 11:00 to 22:30Friday 26th September from 11:00 to 22:30Saturday 27th…
Oktoberfest at Cromwell’s
Our next event is going to be a big one! Our very own Oktoberfest! This year we have the amazing Vorsprung Durch Oompah and Willow Station playing…
Jamie Lawson - 10th Anniversary Tour
October 2025 marks the 10th Anniversary of the UK number 1 album Jamie Lawson. The album was released by Ed Sheeran’s Gingerbread Man Records and…
Shrewsbury Restaurant Week 2025
Shrewsbury Restaurant Week celebrates Shrewsbury as a foodie’s heaven. Other cities and towns have Restaurant Weeks, but - like everything we do in…
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