- Town Areas
- Mardol, Roushill & Smithfield Road

Mardol, Roushill & Smithfield Road
Home to an exciting mix of independent businesses and some of your favourite high street names.

About Mardol and the surrounding areas
Stretching from Shrewsbury’s Pride Hill and Shoplatch down to the River Severn, Mardol and its surrounding streets are home to an exciting mix of independent businesses and some of your favourite high street names. Travelling along the River Severn, Smithfield Road connects the West End to the Castle Quarter. Scattered along the way, you can find a number of Shrewsbury’s bars and pubs. Mardol hosts an exciting mix of nationals and independents, it’s not to be missed if you’re a fan of pre-loved shopping and out-of-the-ordinary eateries. Roushill is home to an exciting mix of independent retailers, eateries and health and beauty specialists. Two pieces of contemporary artwork decorate the area. 'Darwin’s Gate' stands at Mardol Head, and 'The Quantum Leap' on nearby Smithfield Road.

Notable history
Mardol is one of Shrewsbury’s oldest streets, and in Saxon times was home to tradesmen who gained access to the river via long curving gardens. Some of which are still visible in the outlines either side of King’s Head Passage. By the 15th century, Mardol was home to wealthy merchants living in luxury timber-framed buildings, many of which survive to this day. By the 17th century, the area had become Shrewsbury’s red-light district, providing drinking and entertainment for the river boatmen and their crews. And if you’re passing by – make sure to say hello to the Mardol Dragon hanging on the corner of Roushill and Mardol.
so many places to see

The Walrus
We are a young team dedicated to serving the highest possible standard of food in a relaxed and comfortable environment. We aim to ensure you an…
Open Today 12:15PM - 10:00PM

Jessops
Jessops is the largest photographic retailer in the UK. Whatever they're looking for, customers have a huge range of cameras, camcorders, camera…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM

Severn Hospice
Severn Hospice is an independent charity providing free specialist care and support to families throughout Shropshire and North Powys who are living…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Wellmeadow Limited
Company Overview What sets us apart from other consulting firms is that our approach is designed specifically with SMEs in mind. We know that often…

You Beauty Salon
Our Beauty Buisness started in our sister salon ‘Fusion Hair & Beauty’ which you can see from our new salon window just across the road. For 14…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM

Crane Quality Counselling Shop
At the Crane Quality Counselling charity shop you can find pre-loved furniture, soft furnishings, bric a brac and electrical goods. All proceeds…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Sprinters Coffee Shop
Sprinters Coffee Shop is particularly known for its selection of delicious home-baked cakes and its LavAzza Italian barista coffee. It also serves…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Number 61
Number 61 boasts a curated selection of products from many of Shropshire's top artists and makers. Discover new and old items in Silver, Gold,…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Shropshire Cat Rescue Shop
Shropshire Cat Rescue is a voluntary group that aims to care for and re-home unwanted cats and kittens, educate the public on responsible cat…
Open Today 9:30AM - 4:30PM

The Ploughboy Cafe
The Ploughboy on Mardol is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast and a coffee in the morning.
Open Today 7:00AM - 5:00PM
so many things to do

Learn to Make Your Own Memory Blanket
Learn the basics from working with the rotary cutters, mats and rulers right the way through to quilting, to create a simple memory blanket to…

Make Your Own Footstool
Everything you need for this course is provided and a choice of fabrics are available for you to choose from. On the day of your course if there are…

Shrewsbury Summer of Wellbeing
A community led celebration of calm, connection & creativity. Mindful trails, yoga, family fun, workshops, music, pop ups, and more events across…

Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,500 organisations, 5,000 events and 40,000…

Shrewsbury Restaurant Week 2025
Shrewsbury Restaurant Week celebrates Shrewsbury as a foodie’s heaven. Other cities and towns have Restaurant Weeks, but - like everything we do in…