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St Mary's & Dogpole
St Mary's and Dogpole is home to a thriving scene of independents,
About St Mary's and Dogpole
Connecting The Castle Quarter to Wyle Cop, St Mary's and Dogpole is home to a wonderful array of independents. Explore vintage fashion, stylish homeware, pick up the perfect gift and more. Quench your thirst at traditional pubs or quirky cocktail bars, and eat around the world with food hailing from all corners of the globe.
Notable landmarks
At the centre sits Shrewsbury's largest church, St Mary's, for which the area is named. Dating from the Saxon times and home to one of the tallest spires in England, St Mary's Church now operates as an event space and independent café.
Here you can also find The Parade Shops. Boasting 2 floors of unique independents including grocers, eateries, health and beauty, fashion, collectibles and more, it's a truly unique shopping experience.
so many places to see
Wace Morgan
Wace Morgan is a large and long-established provider of legal services to the people of Shropshire, Mid Wales and, indeed, nationwide. Wace Morgan's…
The Wellness Atelier
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Drapers Hall
Situated in the historic Guild Hall of the Shrewsbury Drapers Society, RHUBARB serves quality local ingredients that are cooked with skill and…
Callaghan Fine Paintings
Callaghan Fine Paintings and Contemporary Bronze is a family-owned art gallery and fine art dealers located on St Marys Street. The gallery…
Shrewsbury Optometry
Shrewsbury Optometry strives to go beyond the ordinary, valuing clinical excellence alongside a personal touch.Located on the beautiful St Mary’s…
Sires Master Goldsmiths
Sires is a family-run independent jeweller located in the heart of Shrewsbury town centre, owned and run by master goldsmith Kirty Parekh, along with…
ROAM Dance School & Creative Arts
ROAM Dance School and Creative Arts is based in Shrewsbury. We have our own studios inside St Mary's church hall on St Mary's Court (opposite the…
Bobby's
From the team behind Dough & Oil and Oil, BOBBY’S is an independent, urban Mexican-inspired restaurant serving a curated menu of house-made tacos…
The Yorkshire House
Situated in the shadow of St Mary's Church, the Yorkshire House is a friendly and traditional pub offering a great selection of real ales. The Grade…
Teestar
Teestar is an independent footwear retailer established in 1976! We offer quality branded ladies and gents' footwear especially chosen for style and…
so many things to do
Mick Miller and Nina Gilligan at St Mary's Church
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Shropshire Art Society Summer Exhibition
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Heritage Open Days
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