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Castle Quarter

A bustling district sitting within the shadow of Shrewsbury's historic Castle.

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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.

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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.

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Eat & Drink

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

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Eat & Drink

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

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Eat & Drink

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

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Eat & Drink

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

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See & Do

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

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Eat & Drink

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

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Shop

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…

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Eat & Drink

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

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Live & Work

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…

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Shop

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

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Music

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,…

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Music

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.

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Children's

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.…

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Children's

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…

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Comedy

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!

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Art

Craft and Chatter

Come along with your craft, share your knowledge and skills, have a chat and a cup of tea.

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Talks

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…

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Health & Beauty

Hearing Aid drop-in clinic

NHS Hearing Loss Support Services: battery replacement, cleaning and servicing. Booking is essential with HLSS - please call 01743 342168.

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Talks

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…

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Talks

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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