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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
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
Drapers Hall
Situated in the historic Guild Hall of the Shrewsbury Drapers Society, RHUBARB serves quality local ingredients that are cooked with skill and…
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
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 10:00AM - 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 - 5:00PM
Shrewsbury BID
Shrewsbury BID is a not-for-profit partnership working with over 500 businesses in Shrewsbury town centre. In April 2024 we began our third five-year…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Simply Baby
Simply Baby is located in the historic Parade Shops along with over 25 other unique independent retail stores, cafes, restaurants and beauty…
Open Today 11:00AM - 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
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 - 5:30PM
so many things to do
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…
33rd annual Shrewsbury CAMRA Beer and Cider Festival '25
Wednesday 24th September from 11:00 to 22:30Thursday 25th September from 11:00 to 22:30Friday 26th September from 11:00 to 22:30Saturday 27th…
Oktoberfest at Cromwell’s
Our next event is going to be a big one! Our very own Oktoberfest! This year we have the amazing Vorsprung Durch Oompah and Willow Station playing…
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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