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- The Square, High Street & Milk Street
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.
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.
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.
so many places to see
The Cat's Pyjamas
Cafe by day and cocktail bar by night, The Cat's Pyjamas is Shrewsbury's hottest new brunch and cocktail destination. From morning hits to evening…
Open Today 8:00AM - 6:00PM
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
Hopefully Made
Hopefully Made is an independent studio coffee shop, set up by Hope and Becky, Hopefully Made started out as a small screen printing business born…
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery (SM&AG) sits proudly in the town square and is the county’s flagship museum and art gallery. Visitors will…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Watercolours for beginners
Over three two-hour sessions, you’ll enjoy tutorials packed with practical techniques, artistic inspiration, and hands-on guidance.Please note, this…
Stephen Fearing and the Sentimentalists
Revered Canadian songwriter Stephen Fearing and the award-winning Scandinavian indie-folk band The Sentimentals share a mutual passion for crafting…
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (PG)
The Crawley family grapples with the threat of social disgrace and financial trouble as they enter the 1930s. In the face of a changing world, the…
Buzzy Beats Autumn Term 2025
Fridays during term time at The Hive until September 26th.Sessions resume on November 14th.Set your children off on a creative, music-filled journey…
Here We Are
Israel, 2020, rated 12, 94 minsHebrew, subtitledA devoted father prepares to place his autistic son in a care facility, but second thoughts spark an…
Screen Printing in the Street
Screen printing In the street! Come along to our free event, choose your design from our pride themed selection of screens and have a go at screen…
Wellbeing Drop In
A welcoming drop-in session open to all. This is a nurturing and supportive space where you can pause, be yourself, and feel held in community. Come…
Thee Majesty's Puppet Showcase
This hardworking puppet group can be seen around the town centre and in the Pride parade - but if you miss them there, you can also catch them at the…
Pop up Pride Portraits with Ming De Nasty
Get your picture taken by Ming! They have been a photographer for over 35 years, documenting LGBTQIA history and exhibiting all over the UK. This…
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