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Pride Hill & The Darwin Centre
From big nationals to small independents, Pride Hill is the epicentre of Shrewsbury’s retail experience.
About Pride Hill and The Darwin Centre
Pride Hill is the epicentre of Shrewsbury’s retail experience. From health and beauty to fashion, homeware to toys, Pride Hill is fit to burst with all your favourite big names. Located off Pride Hill is The Darwin Centre, Shrewsbury’s largest shopping centre. This multi-level mall houses within it countless shops and cafes, including high street fashion, food and drink, health, and beauty, as well as endless independents.
Notable history
Pride Hill has been here since medieval times, but has not always had this name. Historically, the neighbourhood was called Altus Vieus (High Town), and Pride Hill started as an informal name first recorded in 1378, reflecting the fact that the Pride family lived in the area. The Prides were influential merchants in the wool trade and were recorded as owning 47 plots in the town in 1279. Sections of the Medieval Town Walls lie under many of the buildings on Pride Hill, you can view the original walls within Pret a Manger, and from nearby Raven Meadows.
so many places to see
Level Up Escapes
LevelUp Escapes is a family-run business operating out of the Darwin Shopping Centre in Shrewsbury. We are proud to design and host top-class escape…
The Darwin Centre
The Darwin Centre is located in the centre of Shrewsbury's shopping district, offering a great mix of popular fashion stores, household favourites…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
The Entertainer
Here at The Entertainer, there's not much we don't know about toys. In fact, with over 30 years of experience selling the best toys and games, we've…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Greggs
Greggs is a national bakery chain providing fresh, quality affordable bakery food, with over 1600 stores throughout the UK. From sandwiches to…
Open Today 7:00AM - 8:30PM
Shoe Zone
The UK's no.1 value footwear retailer, offering fashionable footwear at fantastic low prices. Proudly supplying the nation with affordable footwear…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Costa, Darwin Centre
Costa is Britain's favourite coffee shop, with over 1300 shops throughout the country. Costa aims to provide the perfect cup of coffee, whether…
Open Today 8:00AM - 5:30PM
DVD Megastore and Buttercup Bookshop
Of course, they stock DVDs – but they also stock games, gifts and amazing memorabilia! Not only that, but they’re incredibly price competitive! From…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
New Look
The New Look story began in 1969 as a single fashion store in the UK. From there, we've grown to become a leading fast-fashion brand, with 519 in the…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Boots Opticians
Boots Opticians offers a range of products and services. Customers can book an eye test, as well as buying high-quality glasses, prescription…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Nationwide Building Society
Nationwide is the world's biggest building society, one of the country's largest savings providers, and a top three mortgage provider. It offers a…
Open Today 10:00AM - 1:00PM
so many things to do
LOOPFEST
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Heritage Open Days
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