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West End

Encompassing Victoria Quay, Barker Street, Hills Lane and Claremont, Shrewsbury’s West End is a smorgasbord of exciting businesses and nightlife venues.

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About West End

Encompassing Victoria Quay, Barker Street, Hills Lane and Claremont, Shrewsbury’s West End is a smorgasbord of exciting businesses! Home to many of Shrewsbury’s restaurants, bars and pubs, the West End is a must-visit for your night out. Here you can also find many of the businesses serving town life, including a number of estate agents, architects, accountants and more.

The quarry

Notable landmarks

At the heart of the West End is the Quarry, Shrewsbury’s beautiful 29-acre park. Nestled within The Quarry is the Dingle, a floral masterpiece cultivated by world-renowned gardener Percy Thrower, who served as Parks Superintendent for 28 years.

so many places to see

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Eat & Drink

The Boathouse

The Boathouse is one of Shrewsbury's most loved historic pubs, winning 'Shropshire's Pub Of The Year' 6 times, and placing in the top 25 of…

Open Today 12:00PM - 10:30PM

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Live & Work

Shrewsbury Colleges Group - Welsh Bridge Campus

Shrewsbury Colleges Group has highly successful A-Level campuses known as 'Welsh Bridge Campus' and 'English Bridge Campus' as well as offering…

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Live & Work

TCA Accountants

TCA is a firm of accountants based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. We offer comprehensive accounting, tax and business advisory services to businesses and…

Open Today 8:30AM - 5:00PM

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Eat & Drink

The Armoury

The Armoury is a traditional pub restaurant in a delightful riverside location, next to the Welsh Bridge and just a short walk from many of the…

Open Today 10:00AM - 11:00PM

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Live & Work

Zaza, Johnson and Bath

Zaza Johnson & Bath, Estate Agents are proud to have been voted as Shrewsbury's favourite estate agent. Their main aim is to offer the best…

Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM

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Eat & Drink

KFC

KFC serves great-tasting chicken in restaurants throughout the UK and Ireland. The KFC menu offers something for everyone, whether feeding the…

Open Today 11:30AM - 10:00PM

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Live & Work

Miller Evans

Millar Evans are estate agents, letting agents, and chartered surveyors with premises on Barker Street and on Claremont Hill. The company was…

Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM

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Eat & Drink

Cafe Saffron

Cafe Saffron Indian Restaurant Shrewsbury started in 2001 with a few young men who had the vision to create the best and only contemporary Indian…

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Live & Work

Francesco Hair Salon Shrewsbury

Welcome to Francesco Hair Salon in Shrewsbury! Established in 1984, our welcoming and friendly salon on Old Bank Chambers offers a warm welcome and…

Open Today 9:00AM - 9:00PM

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Live & Work

Anytime Fitness

Shrewsbury's only 24 hour fitness and wellness centre aimed at getting you to a healthier place. Let's Make Healthy Happen at Anytime Fitness…

Open Today 12:00AM - 12:00AM

so many things to do

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Shrewsbury Summer of Wellbeing

A community led celebration of calm, connection & creativity.Slow down, reconnect and celebrate our beautiful town.Browse Summer of Wellbeing…

18 July - 30 August 2025
9:00am - 5:00pm
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Music

Shrewsbury Summer of Music 2026

Following the success of last year’s Summer of Music programme, Shrewsbury Town Council is delighted to announce an expanded programme of free music…

10 May - 23 August 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Art

Sketch Club Severn – Brass Band Sketching

A sketching session while the brass band plays.

23 August
2:30pm - 4:30pm
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Music

Folk on the Water

Join us aboard the Sabrina Boat for Folk on the Water, an unforgettable evening of live folk music with the debut performance of The Willow Station…

27 August
7:00pm - 9:30pm
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Dine & Drink

Doggy Brunch at Hickory's Smokehouse

Shrewsbury, join us for Doggy Brunch Club every first Sunday of the month from 9am!Meet at Hickory's Smokehouse Shrewsbury for a welcome tea or…

3 May - 6 September 2026
9:00am - 12:00pm
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History & Heritage

Coracle World Championships

The River Severn in Shrewsbury will be filled with thrills and spills as the Coracle World Championships returns this September!The event will see…

11 September
2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Music

Back to the ’80s! Cruise (18+)

Dig out the hairspray, get your leg warmers on, it’s time to relive the songs of the 80’s! Arrival for 7pm for a 3-hour cruise. The party continues…

19 September
7:00pm - 10:30pm
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History & Heritage

St Chad's Church Tower Tours

Conducted Tours of the tower at St Chad's church.Tours can be booked by email (iansawers@btinternet.com) for Tuesdays and Fridays starting at 2pm and…

9 June - 1 October 2026
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Music

Mamma Mia! Cruise

‘MAMMA MIA HERE I GO AGAIN!!’Join us  to be your very own ‘Dancing Queen’You know ‘The Name Of The Game’ by now! 7:00pm start with a 3-hour cruise…

2 October
7:00pm - 10:30pm
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Dine & Drink

Shropshire Oktoberfest

Shropshire’s biggest beer festival returns to Shrewsbury on October 2nd and 3rd. There will be no mainstream beer brands, just local breweries, cider…

2 October - 3 October 2026
5:00pm - 10:00pm

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