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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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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 9:00AM - 4:30PM

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Shop

The Blue Lemon

Jorg and Jenny Muschner are The Blue Lemon and they have been making soaps and skincare in the Midlands for over 6 years. They have a fantastic shop…

Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM

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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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Eat & Drink

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…

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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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Pieces for Places

Pieces for Places is a furniture and homeware store located in Shrewsbury's historic town square. Based in a restored Victorian Temperance Hall, we…

Open Today 9:30AM - 6:00PM

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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 Cat's Pyjamas

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Open Today 8:00AM - 6:00PM

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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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Cinema

Children (PG)

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The Salt Path (12A)

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Kids Art Club

Let your child’s imagination flourish in a fun and engaging session designed to spark creativity. Erin will set the scene with a story. Then kids…

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History & Heritage

Spotlight Talk: St. Mary’s Church

Join our volunteer, Eric, for a free spotlight talk about the best preserved medieval church in Shrewsbury, St Mary’s Church. Free drop-in talk!

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Cinema

NTLive: A Streetcar Named Desire (15)

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History & Heritage

Shuts & Passages - Guided Walking Tour

Come and join this 1.5 hour walking tour through some of the many famous shuts and passages of Shrewsbury. Learn the local history and hear the…

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Terrarium Bottle Workshops

Learn how to make your own terrarium. Get in touch with nature and bring out your creative side at one of our fun and informal terrarium workshops.…

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Imagination Playground

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Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning (12A)

Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning, the eighth and final…

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Spotlight Talk: Hercules

Need a hero? Then join our free spotlight talk to learn more about the legendary Hercules, from his mythic origins to the statue in the Quarry. Free…

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