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- 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
Slogunz.Studio
Slogunz.Studio is a British company based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Mother and daughters Nina, Izzy and Grace are building a business where the…
Open Today 10:00AM - 6:00PM
The Kitchen Depot
The Kitchen Depot Shrewsbury has recently moved into a fantastic new showroom for our customers to browse our stylish kitchen displays and bring…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Chase Car Care Centres
Chase Car Care Centres is an independent operator of Auto Mechanical Repairs & Services. Chase provides an all round and bespoke range of…
Up & Running
Up & Running is the UK's biggest independent running retailer. It specialises in running shoes, running clothes and running accessories, stocking…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Peakes Travel Elite
From our travel agency in Shrewsbury, we have an eye on the world. Come and visit us or call to discuss your next holiday experience. We take the…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
The Salopian Bar & Garden
Situated alongside the River Severn, the Salopian Bar is a unique establishment, offering a great selection of real ales, Belgian beers and ciders,…
Fusion Hair and Beauty
Welcome to Fusion Hair & Beauty Meet our team of creative individuals who aspire to inspire others, with innovative styles of the latest trends…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Pizza Express
Pizza Express is an Italian Restaurant that has been serving delicious pizza since 1965. The spacious, modern restaurant on Mardol offers Italian…
Open Today 11:30AM - 10:00PM
Art Framing
Art Framing was established in 1991 and has been Shrewsbury Town Centre's premier picture framing shop for 30 years. We offer a huge range of frames…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Florence & Company
Florence and Company are an independent family-owned business that specialises in quality clothing imported directly from Italy. We opened our first…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:00PM
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