- Town Areas
- Castle Quarter
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
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
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 - 10:00PM
Shrewsbury Prison
Awarded the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award, 9 years running! Shrewsbury Prison is officially in the TOP 10% of things to do WORLDWIDEThe…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tap and Can
Indie Craft Beer Bar in the heart of Shrewsbury with 14 rotating beer lines, 100+ cans & good times!
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
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…
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
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
Barclays Bank
Barclays is one of the world's biggest banks, and was founded in the 17th century. In the UK alone, more than 15 million people and businesses…
Open Today 9:30AM - 4:30PM
so many things to do
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…
Depeche Mode's Greatest Hits starring No.1 tribute The Devout
The awesome No.1 Depeche Mode tribute “The Devout” who will be playing all those hits, fan favourites & more!
This is… Underground in The Cellars Club
Real records, proper DJ’s and tunes that will send You back the clubbing heydays of the ‘90s & ’00’s.Knackered Knees Presents: This is……
Amy Winehouse Show, Sound of the Lioness ft an 8-piece live band
Sound of the Lioness is an 8 piece band with full horn section/ backing singers. They are all musicians with a goal to recreate the sound of Amy…
In All My Holy Mountain - A celebration of Mary Webb
Poet Roger Garfitt will perform his acclaimed work; a celebration of one of Shropshire's most revered authors, accompanied by music written by Nikki…
Meet the Makers: Georgi Panayotov winemaker & Linley Farm market garden
Join GlouGlou an evening experiencing the rich and untamed beauty of the Balkans through its natural wines and vibrant food.Georgi Panayotov, a…
Author Talk: Simon McCleave
TV scriptwriter and bestselling crime novelist, Simon McCleave, giving a free talk and Q&A at Shrewsbury Library.Simon's DI Ruth Hunter thrillers…
The Eminem Show by the talented James Wythes and his incredible live band.
Brace yourself for a journey through Eminem’s greatest hits, performed with passion and precision by the talented James Wythes and his incredible…
Art Workshop: Autumn Trees In Mixed Media
Let's get creative with autumn trees in mixed media - come join us for a fun and artsy session celebrating the beauty of the season! Play with…
Frankie The Concert – the No.1 show to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Starring the pitch-perfect Stephen James as Frankie Valli, this electrifying show features a top-notch cast and a sensational nine-piece band with a…
Join our newsletter
From inspiring business case studies to the latest news about working and investing in Shrewsbury, sign up to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on work in Shrewsbury.