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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
Shrewsbury Optometry
Shrewsbury Optometry strives to go beyond the ordinary, valuing clinical excellence alongside a personal touch.Located on the beautiful St Mary’s…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Drapers Hall
Situated in the historic Guild Hall of the Shrewsbury Drapers Society, RHUBARB serves quality local ingredients that are cooked with skill and…
Maggie Mae's Vintage
Maggie Mae's Vintage, in the historic Parade Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury, stocks a wide selection of vintage clothing, accessories, textiles and…
Bobby's
Proudly part of Shrewsbury Restaurant Week with these offers:Burrito & Frozen Marg £15From the team behind Dough & Oil and Oil, BOBBY’S is an…
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,…
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…
so many things to do
Carve and print an Autumn themed Linocut
4th October | 11th October | 25th OctoberLet’s capture the essence of autumn in a Lino print and start your weekend mindfully.Over 2.5 hours you will…
Crafty Spooky Activity Day
from Artisan Lab/The Big Draw/Colour NowLooking for something to keep the kids entertained in the autumn half term? Look no further than…
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…
Festive themed Linocut Workshop
In this Festive themed workshop we will guide you through the process of drawing, carving and printing your very own design which can be used…
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