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West End

Encompassing Victoria Quay, Barker Street, Hills Lane and Claremont, Shrewsbury’s West End is a smorgasbord of exciting businesses and nightlife venues.

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About West End

Encompassing Victoria Quay, Barker Street, Hills Lane and Claremont, Shrewsbury’s West End is a smorgasbord of exciting businesses! Home to many of Shrewsbury’s restaurants, bars and pubs, the West End is a must-visit for your night out. Here you can also find many of the businesses serving town life, including a number of estate agents, architects, accountants and more.

The quarry

Notable landmarks

At the heart of the West End is the Quarry, Shrewsbury’s beautiful 29-acre park. Nestled within The Quarry is the Dingle, a floral masterpiece cultivated by world-renowned gardener Percy Thrower, who served as Parks Superintendent for 28 years.

so many places to see

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Eat & Drink

Blind Tiger

Blind Tiger is an independently run bar based in a characterful timbered 17th-century building. Semi- hidden behind the facade of another building…

Open Today 5:00PM - 12:00AM

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Live & Work

Severnvale Academy

Founded in 1982, Severnvale Academy is a small, family-run English language school in the heart of the town centre. Run by a husband and wife duo,…

Open Today 8:30AM - 6:00PM

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See & Do

The Quarry Park

The Quarry is Shrewsbury's beautiful, 29-acre parkland, encircled by the majestic loop of the river Severn. The Quarry has been Shrewsbury's most…

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Eat & Drink

Hickory's Smokehouse

Here at Hickory’s we’re a family friendly restaurant & bar, with a menu bursting with smokehouse classics & BBQ favourites. We’ve got a super…

Open Today 12:00PM - 11:00PM

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See & Do

The Sabrina Boat

Join the Sabrina Boat and take in the beauty of Shrewsbury as you take a daytime cruise past the stunning Quarry Park and the town’s historic…

Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM

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See & Do

St Chad's Church

St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury occupies a prominent position in the county town of Shropshire. The current church building was built in 1792, and with…

Open Today 8:00AM - 4:00PM

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Live & Work

TCA Accountants

TCA is a firm of accountants based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. We offer comprehensive accounting, tax and business advisory services to businesses and…

Open Today 8:30AM - 5:00PM

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Live & Work

Wrekin Housing Trust

The Wrekin Housing Trust is one of the largest social housing providers/housing associations in the West Midlands with almost 12,000 homes for rent…

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Live & Work

Shrewsbury Colleges Group - Welsh Bridge Campus

Shrewsbury Colleges Group has highly successful A-Level campuses known as 'Welsh Bridge Campus' and 'English Bridge Campus' as well as offering…

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Eat & Drink

Wakaka Street Food

Wakaka is a brand new pan-Asian street food restaurant and takeaway located in the heart of Shrewsbury. Boasting an extensive menu of flavorful…

so many things to do

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Christmas

Ex Cathedra: Christmas Music by Candlelight

In the deep, still darkness, only candles pierce the winter gloom. And then, upon the silence, comes the luminous sound of a choir in harmony. With a…

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Music

Cockney Rejects

Originally formed in 1978, this English punk band have had hits including ‘Oi, Oi, Oi’, the inspiration for the Oi! music genre, and ‘I’m Forever…

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Music

Beans on Toast

The captivating troubadour known as Beans on Toast embarks on a joyous musical escapade this Winter. Captivating hearts and minds with his tales of…

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Christmas

Christmas Greetings LIVE!

A Magical Family Christmas Concert Full of Sparkle and Joy. The Nutcracker, Love Actually, White Christmas & More! Violinist Matt Glossop returns…

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Art

The Doodle Trail

'Shadow Doodles' are a new creation from Shrewsbury's very own Doodle Boy aka Joe Whale. These new characters have been hidden all over Shrewsbury.…

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Children's

Easter Trail

Forget the mini eggs this easter - giant eggs are taking over Shrewsbury! Twelve 1.5m high eggs have been hidden across Shrewsbury's town centre.…

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Festivals

LoopFest

Shrewsbury's free music, arts and creative festival is back for 2024! Keep your eyes peeled for more details coming soon.

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Sports

Shrewsbury Regatta

The Brewin Dolphin Shrewsbury Regatta is one of the oldest events in the rowing calendar, having first been held in 1871. Races will take place on…

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Dine & Drink

Shrewsbury Food Festival

As the Shrewsbury Food Festival launches in to a new decade, we will be bringing you a world of tantalising food and drink, all perfectly wrapped up…

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Sports

Shrewsbury 10K

The Wace Morgan Shrewsbury 10k is the ultimate town race – Run it with family and friends, run for charity, or just to push yourself with a new…

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