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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
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…
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
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
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
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
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 BID
Shrewsbury BID is a not-for-profit partnership working with over 500 businesses in Shrewsbury town centre. In April 2024 we began our third five-year…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Ivy's Nails
Ivy's Nails is the one-stop-shop for all your nail care needs. Boasting an extensive list of services, including nail art, full sets and pedicures,…
Open Today 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Millard and Lancaster
Millard and Lancaster is a boutique lifestyle store offering a bespoke and considered range of inspiring pieces for beautiful interiors. Established…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
so many things to do
Mick Miller and Nina Gilligan at St Mary's Church
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival 2025 Mick Miller Mick first came to prominence on the iconic ITV show The Comedians, and went on to co-host…
Live at St Mary's
Mick MillerMick first came to prominence on the iconic ITV show The Comedians, and went on to co-host his own Saturday evening show on ITV called The…
Mrs Smith at St Mary's Church
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival 2025 Ever wondered what your teacher was thinking? Let Facebook’s Mrs Smith enlighten you! Mrs Smith was an…
Mrs Smith
Mrs Smith was an ordinary teacher in an ordinary school until she went viral on Facebook and accidentally became a stand-up comedian. Her wit and…
Terry Christian
SHREWSBURY INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2025TERRY CHRISTIANRelive the ‘90s! Relive the Word! Award-Winning broadcaster, comedian and writer Terry…
Shropshire Art Society Summer Exhibition
Shropshire Art Society's Summer Exhibition will feature original works of art created by professional, emerging and amateur artists from across…
Shrewsbury Summer of Wellbeing
A community led celebration of calm, connection & creativity. Mindful trails, yoga, family fun, workshops, music, pop ups, and more events across…
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…
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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