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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
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
Hopefully Made
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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
THE CURIOUS
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Open Today 9:00AM - 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
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
Get Your Wigle On
In 2010 we became the first community group to take to the Main Stage of the newly opened Theatre Severn with our production of 'Little Shop of…
Clear
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Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
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 - 11:00PM
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
so many things to do
Georgia Ruth
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Buzzy Beats Spring Term 2025
Fridays during term time at The Hive Shrewsbury.Set your children off on a creative, music-filled journey in this engaging weekly workshop for…
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…
Exhibition On Screen: Michelangelo: Love & Death Encore
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Screen printing day
Explore the art of screen printing in this hands-on workshop. Learn techniques to create unique designs. Bring home your own personalized creations…
Hive Aid
A complete mini folk festival in one day. There will be dance workshops, Breton and British, there will be workshops on song writing, poetry,…
Il Barbiere di Siviglia
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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…
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.…
Modern Calligraphy for Beginners
Get into the flow with Calligraphy for Beginners at this creative workshop run by Corinne from Inky Nib Calligraphy. Learning modern calligraphy is a…
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