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St Mary's & Dogpole

St Mary's and Dogpole is home to a thriving scene of independents,

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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.

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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

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Shop

The Wellness Atelier

The Wellness Atelier takes a holistic approach when it comes to Aesthetics. We like to use a blend of science and natural beauty to achieve the…

Open Today 9:30AM - 5:00PM

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Live & Work

Shrewsbury Optometry

Shrewsbury Optometry is a family-run business with a long history of delivering high-quality eye care. The practice in Dogpole is run by the husband…

Open Today 9:00AM - 1:00PM

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Shop

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…

Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM

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Live & Work

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…

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Eat & Drink

Drapers Hall

Situated in the historic Guild Hall of the Shrewsbury Drapers Society, RHUBARB serves quality local ingredients that are cooked with skill and…

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Live & Work

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…

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Shop

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…

Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM

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Live & Work

AFP Shrewsbury

AFP Shrewsbury is based in the heart of Shrewsbury Town centre, we serve the whole of Shropshire, including Shrewsbury, Telford, Bridgnorth,…

Open Today 9:00AM - 4:00PM

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See & Do

St Mary's Church

The spire of St Mary's is one of the tallest in England and for over 500 years it has dominated the skyline of Shrewsbury's old town. The church is…

Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM

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Eat & Drink

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…

so many things to do

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Music

Letz Zep - Led Zeppelin Tribute - Live in the House

Having performed in over 40 countries on SIX continents (the only exception being Antarctica) Letz Zep is a truly global act and is internationally…

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History & Heritage

Exhibition - Opening a Window on the Darwins’ Legacy

This beautiful free exhibition, as featured on BBC Midlands Today, tells the story of The Mount and its gardens (Charles Darwin’s boyhood home),…

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Markets

Swipe Vintage x Shrewsbury kilo Sale

The ultimate FOMO shopping experience with Swipe Vintage. Be there to browse thousands of unique gems & swipe 'em before someone else does!…

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Charity

Fashion Show in aid of Shropshire MHS with First Light Shrewsbury

Shropshire Mental Health Support (MHS) has collaborated with First Light Shrewsbury for a fundraising event! Tickets are £10 and include a…

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Festivals

LOOPFEST

LOOPFEST, Shrewsbury's multi-venue music celebration returns bigger than ever in 2025 and kicks off on Friday 2nd May. After marking its fourth event…

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Comedy

Mick Miller and Nina Gilligan at St Mary's Church

Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival 2025 Mick Miller Mick first came to prominence on the iconic ITV show The Comedians, and went on to co-host…

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Comedy

Mrs Smith at St Mary's Church

Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival 2025 Ever wondered what your teacher was thinking? Let Facebook’s Mrs Smith enlighten you! Mrs Smith was an…

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History & Heritage

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…

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