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The Square, High Street & Milk Street

The Square lies at the heart of Shrewsbury’s town centre, and is home to a jam-packed calendar of events and markets.

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About The Square and surrounding areas

The Square is at the heart of Shrewsbury's town centre. Around its perimeter you can find an eclectic mix of independent and national eateries and retailers. From Italian and French cuisine to baby clothes and men’s shoes – you can find it all in the Square!

Surrounding the Square you can find a warren of historic streets, each filled with a myriad of independents and national favourites. High Street is one of Shrewsbury’s main shopping hubs, home to many of your favourite big names, and a host of independent retailers and eateries. Around the corner, Milk Street and Princess Street is a treasure trove of independent retailers and eateries.

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Notable history

Did you know as early as 1291, there was a pool or bog in the Square called the Bishop’s Pool. According to tradition, this would be the ducking pool for ‘nagging wives’ and dishonest traders. The offender was tied to a chair called the cucking or ducking stool, exposed to public derision and then immersed in water. The husband had to foot the bill of one farthing for each immersion.

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Eat & Drink

Giggling Squid

Enjoy the best Thai food in Shrewsbury at Giggling Squid. Serving plentiful dishes, vibrant Thai ingredients and bold flavours for lunch and dinner.…

Open Today 12:00PM - 10:30PM

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Consultants

THE CURIOUS

We help create, build and launch brands into the loving arms of consumers everywhere. Any brand can look good; we give brands a heart as well as a…

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The Blue Lemon

Jenny & Jorgie are The Blue Lemon. They’ve been on Shrewsbury’s High Street for over a decade, with every product hand crafted in small batches…

Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM

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See & Do

The Hive

The Hive is an arts and entertainment venue, as well as a charity working with vulnerable and disadvantaged young people. Offering a varied…

Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM

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Consultants

Clear

Hello, we're Clear: The award-winning creative digital agency. We create powerful brands, build digital experiences and solve marketing…

Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM

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Live & Work

Balfours LLP

Balfours represents the very best in property services for all its clients across the country in a friendly and professional manner. Balfours prides…

Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM

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Eat & Drink

The Beefy Boys

The Beefy Boys was founded in 2011 in Hereford by four backyard amateur cooks sharing a passion for local produce and dirty American-style burgers…

Open Today 12:00PM - 9:30PM

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Eat & Drink

CSons

Welcome to CSONS, a friendly cafe-restaurant in the heart of Shrewsbury serving breakfast, coffee, lunch, tea, cakes and dinner. We are four Crouch…

Open Today 9:00AM - 4:00PM

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Templeton Jones

Templeton Jones classic and contemporary country clothes offer technical and fashionable men's and women's clothing suitable for town or country. At…

Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM

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Seasalt

Established in 1981, coastal lifestyle brand Seasalt Cornwall produces high-quality women's fashion, accessories and homeware that is not only useful…

Open Today 9:30AM - 5:30PM

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Storytelling at Shrewsbury Museum Café

Jake Evans is an award winning storyteller, conservationist, artist and in our eyes all round super hero really. You can find him running 3 free drop…

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Create Your Own Facial Oil

Take home a bespoke Neal's Yard Remedies facial oil for just £15.Join us at Neal’s Yard Remedies in Shrewsbury, on August 2nd for a sensory journey…

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Health & Beauty

Yoga Fundraiser for Trans Rights

Come along to a fun, expressive, beginner-friendly yoga class where 100% of the profits will be given to Mermaids UK - an organisation that offers…

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Crafternoon at The Hive

Explore creatively during our experimental and playful drop-in craft extravaganza. All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult, cash…

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Music

Mark Jenkins - Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here'

This year music tech expert Mark Jenkins ("Tubular Bells for the Moog Synthesizer", "50 Years of Kraftwerk's Autobahn") performs for the 50th…

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Kids Clay Workshop - Polymer Clay Art

A polymer clay workshop for children aged between 7-14. Open to all art enthusiasts! An inclusive workshop where all children will be able to create…

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Arts & Crafts Drop-in with Becky

Between 11am and 3pm on the 13th of August, drop in to Hopefully Coffee for as long or as little as you like and take part in free arts and crafts…

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Nurture Garden Family Fun Day

Celebrating an exciting opportunity we have to spruce up our little community garden to make it an even more calming and engaging space for anyone…

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Walt McClements + Lucy Sissy Miller

Walt McClements is an accordionist, multi-instrumentalist and composer based in Los Angeles. His solo compositions focus on processed accordion,…

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Walt McClements + Lucy Sissy Miller

Event 5.0 of Season 3.0 Walt McClements is an accordionist, multi-instrumentalist and composer based in Los Angeles. His solo compositions focus on…

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