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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Outset Coffee
Celebrating speciality coffee from across the UK. And not just coffee – with its locally and independently sourced menu, Outset is ready to serve you…
Open Today 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Shrewsbury Arts and Crafts
Shrewsbury Arts and Crafts is closed for refurbishment in January and plans to reopen on February 1st. Shrewsbury Arts and Crafts is a carefully…
so many things to do
Queen's Greatest Hits – starring Don’t Stop Queen Now
Don’t Stop Queen Now is now one of the country’s leading live Queen tribute bands, boast the UK’s largest stage production of any of them! With this…
Indieground – ft live band Microbaby!
90s Baby Brunch – presented by The Brunch Club
All The Greatest 90’s Hits Big Sing Alongs! 4 Hours Of Your Favourite Guilty 90’s Pleasures Mixed By Our Resident DJ.
40 Years of Erasure by Erasured plus Annie Lennox/Eurythmics Tribute
Experience the electrifying performance by the No.1 tribute band, Erasured, who will take you on a remarkable journey through the greatest hits of…
Masquerade presents K-Klass
After Masquerade’s best night yet last November, they’re ready to keep pushing those levels for another night of incredible music – with the usual…
The Taylor Swift Eras Party – starring Xenna + Special Guest Olivia Rodrigo Tribute
Calling all Swifties! We’re celebrating all things Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo. On Friday 23 May, we’re bringing back the one and only Xenna to…
The Ronaldos Live!
The Ronaldos are an acoustic band with a difference, covering songs in their own unique style with an irreverence and energy that makes any event…
Bongo's Bingo
A wildly diverse demographic flock to Bongo’s Bingo not just for a night of incredible fun, singalongs and false calls, but for something much, much…
Morgan Wallen UK – Celebrating the Country Star
Yes, we’re bringing you an incredible country experience like no other, throw on those cowboy hats & two step into your boots & saddle up for…
Collide – Techno Outdoor Day Party
Hailing from Birmingham Collide have an outstanding reputuation for uncompromising high quality techno and bring the carnage to Shrewsbury for the…
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