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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.
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
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
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…
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 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
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 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
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
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 - 4:30PM
Get Your Wigle On
Get Your Wigle On is one of the UK’s leading musical theatre companies, proudly based in the heart of Shrewsbury. With a reputation for producing…
so many things to do
John Cleese Packs It In (12A)
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Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio
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James Allsopp Group
James Allsopp (tenor saxophone and mellotron) returns to SJN at the Hive with a new and exciting project featuring some of London's most in demand…
Plainclothes (15)
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Shrewsbury Christmas Lights Switch On 2025
Shrewsbury's annual Christmas Lights Switch On returns Wednesday November 19th.Join us in The Square as Shrewsbury Town Council flip the switch and…
Beginners Quilting
Beginners Quilting Class: Learn to Quilt with ConfidenceHave you been dabbling in patchwork and are now ready to take the next step? Or are you…
Gilmore & Roberts
We are delighted to welcome contemporary folk/acoustic duo Gilmore & Roberts back to’ Live in the House’ and to our first show in the beautiful…
The Promised Land
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Brit Rock Film Tour (2025)
The BritRock Film Tour is back for its 12th year!Featuring a line up of the very best new climbing and adventure films from the UK – epic ascents,…
One Battle After Another (15)
Washed up revolutionary Bob exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil…
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