Shoplatch

Shoplatch, Claremont Street & Mardol Head

Shoplatch is home to an eclectic mix of shops and cafes, as well as Shrewsbury's award-winning Market Hall.

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About Shoplatch and the surrounding areas

Sitting at the bottom of Pride Hill, you’ll find Shoplatch, Mardol Head and Claremont Street, home to an eclectic mix of shops and cafes, as well as Shrewsbury’s award-winning market hall. In Shoplatch and the surrounding streets you can while away the hours exploring an exciting mix of national and independent retailers, out-of-the-ordinary eateries, and health and beauty specialists.

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Notable landmarks

Shoplatch is also home to Shrewsbury’s award-winning Market Hall. Open every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, the Market Hall is a haven for small independents; cosmopolitan cafes and artisan producers sit side by side with traditional butchers and grocers, barbers, boutiques and more.

so many places to see

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Live & Work

Highly Flammable Studios

Highly Flammable Studios is a new creative space in the heart of Shrewsbury. Opened by local videographer Aaron Child, of Painted Life Productions,…

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Eat & Drink

Moreish Worldfood & Black Box Spices

Moreish Worldfood, a part of Black Box Spice Co, brings the vibrant flavours of global cuisine to Shrewsbury. Rooted in a passion for travel,…

Open Today 9:30AM - 3:00PM

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Shop

Ottolive Bakehouse

Established in 2016, Ottolive Bakehouse is an artisan bakery specialising in baking the best Sourdough and Viennoiserie pastries. Each item is hand…

Open Today 8:30AM - 3:30PM

Iron and Rose
Eat & Drink

Iron & Rose

At Iron & Rose, we sell wines that tell the story of the land where they were grown and the people who grew them. Wines that are shaped by the…

Open Today 9:00AM - 4:00PM

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Eat & Drink

Shrewsbury Market Hall

Voted Britain's Favourite Market in 2018, 2023 & 2024! Beneath Shrewsbury's iconic clocktower is the town's award-winning indoor…

Open Today 8:00AM - 4:00PM

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Eat & Drink

The Loopy Shrew

The Loopy Shrew is a family-run restaurant & bar with 12 boutique rooms in the heart of Shrewsbury called 'The Town of Flowers'. Here you'll find…

Open Today 8:00AM - 11:00PM

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Live & Work

Martin & Co

We are proud to serve Shrewsbury and the surrounding areas, stretching as far as Telford - providing expert advice and support across the whole of…

Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM

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Live & Work

Natwest

Natwest was established in 1968 by a merger of National Provincial Bank and Westminster Bank and is one of the largest banks in the UK. It offers…

Open Today 9:30AM - 4:30PM

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Shop

Scope

Scope exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else. The charity provides support,…

Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM

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Eat & Drink

Claremont Social Tap House

Claremont Social Tap is Shrewsbury's dedicated sports bar, screening live sports 7 days a week. The bar is full of entertainment including an…

Open Today 11:00AM - 11:00PM

so many things to do

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Workshop

Beginners Patchwork & Quilting

Let's Sew with Abakhan!Discover the timeless art of patchwork and quilting in our Beginner Patchwork & Quilting Class! This class is perfect for…

21 March
10:30am - 4:00pm
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Dine & Drink

Gin Therapy -St Patricks Day Celebration Irish Gin Tasting

Irish gin is booming — and this St Patrick’s Day, it’s time to taste why.From Belfast to Dublin and all across the island of Ireland, distilleries…

21 March
2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Workshop

Crochet for Beginners Class

Let's get creative with Abakhan!Discover the joy of crochet with our Beginners Crochet Class! This class is perfect for those who have never picked…

29 March
11:30am - 2:30pm
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Children's

Children's Holiday Sewing Club

Let's sew with Abakhan!Children are increasingly keen to learn to sew for themselves, and we are all for learning a new practical skill. So we are…

1 April
10:30am - 1:00pm
Overlocker
Workshop

Introduction to Overlocking Class

Let's Sew with Abakhan!Are you ready to elevate your sewing skills? Join our Introduction to Overlocking Class, perfect for beginners or sewing…

11 April
10:30am - 4:00pm
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Workshop

Moving On With The Sewing Machine

Let's Sew with Abakhan!Sew Much Fun: Moving On with Your Sewing Machine.So… you know how to thread your machine and sew a straight line - brilliant!…

25 April
10:30am - 4:00pm
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Music

Albert Hates Karaoke

Albert Hates Karaoke but Shrewsbury LOVES IT. Join us for the most popular night in Shrewsbury on a Thursday.Every Thursday night.

14 August - 24 December 2026
11:00pm - 12:00am
Jam Night Shrews
Music

Jam Night

Jam Night - every other Tuesday night in Shrewsbury at Albert's Shed.

26 August - 29 December 2026
8:00pm - 11:55pm

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