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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
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
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…
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
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
Oxfam Bookshop
Oxfam is the UK's largest second hand bookseller. The Oxfam bookshop in Shrewsbury offers a wider selection of books than most shops, from modern…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:00PM
Ivy's Nails
Ivy's Nails is the one-stop-shop for all your nail care needs. Boasting an extensive list of services, including nail art, full sets and pedicures,…
Open Today 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Aroma
Our store in St Mary's Place in Shrewsbury is our historical birthplace back in 1981. Here we sell freshly roasted coffees, including ethically…
Open Today 9:30AM - 4:00PM
Thomas Glover
Discover timeless elegance at Shrewsbury’s only specialist antique jewellery shop. Selling fine antique & period jewellery from the Georgian era…
Open Today 10:15AM - 4:15PM
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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