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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
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 10:30AM - 4:30PM
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
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 12:00PM - 5:00PM
Tap and Can
Indie Craft Beer Bar in the heart of Shrewsbury with 14 rotating beer lines, 100+ cans & good times!
Open Today 12:00PM - 6:00PM
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 9:00AM - 3:00PM
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 12:00PM - 11:00PM
St Nicholas
Situated within a converted old church, St Nicholas is home to a bar and grill on the ground floor, five luxury boutique hotel rooms, along with a…
Open Today 11:00AM - 7:00PM
Castle Carpets
Castle Carpets is a family run business that has established an excellent reputation for providing quality carpets, rugs and other flooring. The…
so many things to do
Bolt from the Black - Dave Matthews author talk
Bolt from the Black is Shropshire author Dave’s thirteenth book and the second of his Oswestry-based Inspector Probert novels. He will talk and…
Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience
LONDON’S WEST END INTERACTIVE SHOW IS BACK IN SHREWSBURY BY DEMAND! Basil, Sybil and Manuel come to Shrewsbury! Still running in LONDON’S WEST END…
Shrewsbury Drapers Company - Young Textile Design Competition Public Exhibition
Shrewsbury Library is home to the Young Textile Design Competition public exhibition again this year. This always colourful and eclectic event is…
Off the Shelf - Enclosure Awards
November's Off the Shelf talk brings Kerry Evans and a look at the Enclosure Awards and the process of enclosure. This is a free, 10-minute spotlight…
MURDER: STAGED with Cheish Merryweather
Following the success of Crime Viral’s sell out UK serial killer tour – research psychologist and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather will be…
Mindful Words with Bethany Rivers
How words and images can bring solace and insight to our life journeys; how they provide us with threads and narratives of hope and love to see us…
Vinyl Destination
First Sunday of the month, no sound out of bounds.RECORD ENTHUSIASTS, this one's for you. Whether you're a seasoned spinner, avid collector or just…
Simple Minds Quiz
The 1st Tuesday of each month, a quiz for both the simple and the sharp! It's interactive, fun, obscure, absurd. A healthy dose of head-scratchers…
Books Aloud
Come along, relax and listen to poems and stories read aloud. For adults
Night Behind Bars
There is a whole world to explore. It is a fantastic experience for couples, groups of friends and those with an interest in the paranormal. At 8pm…
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