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Castle Quarter
A bustling district sitting within the shadow of Shrewsbury's historic Castle.
About the Castle Quarter
Castle Gates is an avenue of independent businesses, including health and beauty specialists, grocers, eateries and more.
Named for Shrewsbury’s magnificent red sandstone castle, the Castle Quarter is a hive of activity stretching from Castle Foregate to St Mary’s and the top of Pride Hill.
Notable history
The Castle Quarter is home to four of Shrewsbury’s largest historic buildings: Shrewsbury Castle, first built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror, Shrewsbury Library, original home of Shrewsbury School from 1550-1882, Shrewsbury Prison, a decommissioned Victorian prison, and Shrewsbury train station, built in the mid 19th century in mock Tudor style.
so many places to see
Dough & Oil
Sometimes oil you need is a good idea, some ambition and a few dodgy puns. After making his mark in Shrewsbury's Market Hall, chef Aaron Brown…
Open Today 12:00PM - 10:00PM
Glouglou Wine Bar & Shop
Glouglou is a place where you can stop for a quick glass of great wine and a snack and pick up a bottle for dinner at home, or spend a few hours…
Open Today 4:00PM - 11:00PM
The Shrewsbury Coffeehouse
The Shrewsbury Coffeehouse is Shrewsbury's original independent Coffeehouse. Opening back in 2011 it's always been somewhere to go for speciality…
Open Today 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Oil
The local bar with good people, live music and an easy-going vibe; across three distinct spaces. Where craft beer, cocktails and creativity collide,…
Open Today 4:00PM - 11:00PM
Marks And Spencer
Founded in 1884, M&S has grown from a single market stall to an international, multi-channel retailer. M&S sell stylish, high quality, great…
Open Today 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Tap and Can
Indie Craft Beer Bar in the heart of Shrewsbury with 14 rotating beer lines, 100+ cans & good times!
Open Today 5:00PM - 11:00PM
Dutch Living
A high-end homeware and interiors store on Castle Street. Specialising in handmade bespoke tables made from reclaimed oak, and much ore, here you can…
Shrewsbury Prison
The current prison buildings are Victorian, built in 1868 but there has been a prison on that site since 1793. The prison was decommissioned by the…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Bella Napoli
Bella Napoli offer authentic Italian food and great service in a friendly atmosphere. Customers at Bella Napoli can enjoy a delicious meal and great…
Open Today 12:00PM - 10:00PM
Toni & Guy
TONI&GUY has for many years been renowned as an innovator within the hair industry. TONI&GUY has a strong heritage in both high fashion and…
Open Today 9:00AM - 6:00PM
so many things to do
The Music Of Prince – starring the New Purple Celebration
New Purple Celebration have delivered their non-stop, high-energy show spanning more than two hours to venues in the UK, Ireland, Europe and UAE…
Castle Dragons Trail
Easter holiday castle trail - can you find all the eggs before they hatch? £2 per trail card (available at Shrewsbury Castle) Please note that the…
Primary School Bangers Brunch – presented by The Brunch Club
Take a trip down memory lane and relive the joy of your primary school days with a brunch experience like no other. Enjoy an afternoon packed with…
My Chemical Romance & Fall Out Boy Tribute Night
Get ready to belt out your favourite emo bangers! Leading tributes to My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy, ready to prove that it’s not “just a…
Shaun Ryder from Happy Mondays!
He’s the wild man of rock who became a national treasure. Happy Mondays and Black Grape front-man Shaun Ryder is hitting the road for a new, spoken…
Music at The Gateway: Stien De Neef
Prize winning Belgian harpist Stien De Neef makes her first visit to The Gateway. Her programme, titled 'Voyage', takes us on a journey showcasing…
Picture You Dead
Superintendent Roy Grace is back in a brand-new Peter James stage adaptation and world premiere of the bestselling Picture You Dead, which has opened…
Legally Blonde
This spectacular story of self-discovery and scandal storms into Theatre Severn with dynamic dance routines and upbeat songs that will get you…
Bongo's Bingo
Are you ready for another crazy night of Bongo’s Bingo? Never Been To Bongo's Bingo Before? A classic game of Bingo but not really! It’s been…
LOOPFEST
LOOPFEST, Shrewsbury's multi-venue music celebration returns bigger than ever in 2025 and kicks off on Friday 2nd May. After marking its fourth event…
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