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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
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 11:00AM - 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
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 - 11:00PM
Tap and Can
Indie Craft Beer Bar in the heart of Shrewsbury with 14 rotating beer lines, 100+ cans & good times!
Open Today 4:00PM - 11:00PM
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
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
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…
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
Shrewsbury Office Club
Not just an office space solution, an office club... Shrewsbury Office Club has been set up for those not looking for permanent space, just working…
First Light Shrewsbury
First Light is a women's boutique and lifestyle store that has been dressing the holidaymakers and locals of Abersoch since 2005. In 2024, they…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
so many things to do
Just Radiohead – the ultimate tribute to Radiohead
Just Radiohead are the UK’s leading Radiohead tribute band, replicating and performing the astonishing music of one the nation’s most influential,…
Rock Unleashed! Ft Ruffnecks
Get ready for a face-melting, speaker-shaking night of pure hard rock power as Ruffnecks hit the stage Live at The Cellars for Rock Unleashed.
Spark Young Writers - Shrewsbury Junior Group
Spark Young Writers is a project of Writing West Midlands which focuses on supporting young people aged 8-18 with a passion for creative writing.…
Spark Young Writers - Shrewsbury Teen Group
Spark Young Writers is a project of Writing West Midlands which focuses on supporting young people aged 8-18 with a passion for creative…
Bongo's Bingo
Grab the squad and head to the ORIGINAL bingo rave sensation that is Bongo’s Bingo – right here at The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury!
Craft and Chatter
Come along with your craft, share your knowledge and skills, have a chat and a cup of tea.
The Dyslexia Coach drop-in session
Free pop-up neurodiversity advice and support session for adults and children with autism, ADHD and dyslexia. Sabine 'the Coach' is neurodivergent…
Hearing Aid drop-in clinic
NHS Hearing Loss Support Services: battery replacement, cleaning and servicing. Booking is essential with HLSS - please call 01743 342168.
Writer's Lab
A lively group meeting in the library (with a virtual link for anyone accessing from home) for local writers with author talks, peer support and to…
How cosy is crime fiction?
As part of National Crime Reading Month, join Lucy Andrew, Jennifer Edwards, Shaney Lloyd and Hazel Meredith-Lloyd for a panel discussion on cosy…
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