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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

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…

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

Drapers Hall
Situated in the historic Guild Hall of the Shrewsbury Drapers Society, RHUBARB serves quality local ingredients that are cooked with skill and…

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

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…

Wace Morgan
Wace Morgan is a large and long-established provider of legal services to the people of Shropshire, Mid Wales and, indeed, nationwide. Wace Morgan's…
Open Today 8:30AM - 5:00PM

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…

Maggie Mae's Vintage
Maggie Mae's Vintage ... buried in the cobbled streets of the historic town of Shrewsbury, Shropshire stocks a wide selection of vintage clothing,…

Simply Baby
Simply Baby is located in the historic Parade Shops along with over 25 other unique independent retail stores, cafes, restaurants and beauty…

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

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Linocut Printmaking Workshop: Building
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Linocut Printmaking Workshop: Flora
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