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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
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…
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
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
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
Shrewsbury Optometry
Shrewsbury Optometry strives to go beyond the ordinary, valuing clinical excellence alongside a personal touch.Located on the beautiful St Mary’s…
Open Today 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Drapers Hall
Situated in the historic Guild Hall of the Shrewsbury Drapers Society, RHUBARB serves quality local ingredients that are cooked with skill and…
Subway, St Mary's 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 - 6:00PM
Cromwell's Tap House
Here at Cromwell's Tap House, we serve a large selection of beers, cocktails, wines and spirits along with a fresh menu in a historic building within…
Open Today 10:30AM - 12:00AM
Kashmir & Silk
Kashmir and Silk sell a wide range of fabulous items from their shop in, Shrewsbury. Originally from Kashmir, owner Imtiyaz Dar adds a modern twist…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
The Parade Shops
Set in the heart of Shrewsbury, behind St. Mary's Church, The Parade Shops provides a truly unique shopping experience. Inside you'll find 26…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:15PM
so many things to do
Linocut Printmaking Workshop: Flora
As part of the Shrewsbury Summer of Wellbeing (21st of July to the 31st of August) josephine b design is hosting a series of 4 relaxing two hour…
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…
A Table of Green Fields
September 12th and 13th at St Mary's Church, The Oxford Rep Company presents 'A Table of Green Fields', after Shakespeare's Henry IV Parts 1 and…
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…
Jamie Lawson - 10th Anniversary Tour
October 2025 marks the 10th Anniversary of the UK number 1 album Jamie Lawson. The album was released by Ed Sheeran’s Gingerbread Man Records and…
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…
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