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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.
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.
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
Shrewsbury Market Hall
Voted Britain's Favourite Market in 2018, 2023 & 2024! Beneath Shrewsbury's iconic clocktower is the town's award-winning indoor…
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…
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,…
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
Ottolive Bakehouse
Established in 2016, Ottolive Bakehouse is an artisan bakery specialising in baking the best Sourdough and Viennoiserie pastries. Each item is hand…
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,…
ArtKDuffy
ArtKDuffy is a gallery stall run by abstract artist Karen Duffy. She creates contemporary oil paintings with a unique style: colourful, textured, and…
Subway, Claremont Street
Subway is the world's largest restaurant chain, with more than 41,000 locations over 100 plus countries. They offer a wide variety of better-for-you…
Open Today 8:00AM - 8:00PM
The Ol'Chemist
This casual, family-friendly venue is the perfect spot for a catch up with friends and coffee with the little ones in tow (both two- and…
The Makery
The Makery is a creative collaboration between three Shropshire-based artists: Mel Fullerton, Kate Johnston and Annalin Owen. Located in Shrewsbury…
so many things to do
Improvers Crochet Class
Take your crochet skills to the next level in our Improvers Crochet Class! Designed for those who already know the basics—like holding the hook,…
Crochet for Beginners Class
Discover the joy of crochet with our Beginners Crochet Class! This class is perfect for those who have never picked up a crochet hook or those…
Albert Hates Karaoke
Albert Hates Karaoke but Shrewsbury LOVES IT. Join us for the most popular night in Shrewsbury on a Thursday.
Albert's Songwriter's Showcase
Every Wednesday it’s Albert’s Songwriters Showcase. Expect to see amazingly creative musicians delivering stellar performances at Albert’s Shed in…
Children's Holiday Sewing Club
Children are increasingly keen to learn to sew for themselves, and we are all for learning a new practical skill. So we are running a holiday sewing…
Jam Night
A weekly Jam Night in Shrewsbury with Bobby and Luke as your hosts. Backline provided, just jump on and play your heart out. All skill levels 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…
Late Night at the Market Hall
Experience the market hall by night, tuning into its twilight vibes. Enjoy flavours from around the world, wine and gin bars, cocktails and…
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