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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
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
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…
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bird & Beer
Located in the heart of Shrewsbury's Castle Quarter, Bird and Beer is an independent, family-run restaurant with a passion for fried chicken and…
Open Today 4:00PM - 10:00PM
Shrewsbury Ark Shop
The Shrewsbury Ark Charity Shop opened on Castle Street in 2014, where any clothes or household items that are donated to the Ark are either offered…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
so many things to do
Just Radiohead
Just Radiohead are the UK’s leading Radiohead tribute band, replicating and performing the astonishing music of one the nation’s most influential,…
DJ: ComicMarvel
We roll with straight up hip-hop all night long from our neighbourhood spinner.
Bongo's Bingo
Are you ready for another crazy night of Bongo’s Bingo? NEVER BEEN TO BONGO’S BINGO BEFORE? Grab the squad and head to the ORIGINAL bingo rave…
Paranormal Investigations Behind Bars
Shrewsbury Prison, also known as The Dana, was completed in 1793. Shrewsbury’s last public hanging was on April 11th 1863 when 30-year-old Edward…
Open Air Theatre Season - Princess Picnic
Live at Shrewsbury Castle Join your favourite Princesses at Shrewsbury’s most magical setting! Please bring your own picnic and enjoy the company of…
Grief Café (with Grief Tender and Grief Counsellor)
This Grief Cafe has been curated to provide a safe and held space to have your grief seen, heard and be witnessed in a loving circle of fellow humans…
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…
Open Air Theatre Season - Hamlet
Live at Shrewsbury Castle Join The Lord Chamberlain's Men this summer for Hamlet, the greatest play in the English language. With a history…
Rock tumbling workshop
Are you interested in rock tumbling as a hobby? Donna loves tumbling rocks and would love to help you start your own rock tumbling adventure! She…
Open Air Theatre Season - The Merry Wives of Windsor
Live at Shrewsbury Castle Sir John Falstaff, everyone's favourite Shakespearean sleazeball, has fallen on hard times. In order to fix his finances,…
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