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Castle Quarter
A bustling district sitting within the shadow of Shrewsbury's historic Castle.
About the Castle Quarter
Castle Gates is an avenue of independent businesses, including health and beauty specialists, grocers, eateries and more.
Named for Shrewsbury’s magnificent red sandstone castle, the Castle Quarter is a hive of activity stretching from Castle Foregate to St Mary’s and the top of Pride Hill.
Notable history
The Castle Quarter is home to four of Shrewsbury’s largest historic buildings: Shrewsbury Castle, first built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror, Shrewsbury Library, original home of Shrewsbury School from 1550-1882, Shrewsbury Prison, a decommissioned Victorian prison, and Shrewsbury train station, built in the mid 19th century in mock Tudor style.
so many places to see
Dough & Oil
Sometimes oil you need is a good idea, some ambition and a few dodgy puns. After making his mark in Shrewsbury's Market Hall, chef Aaron Brown…
Open Today 12:00PM - 10:00PM
Shrewsbury Library
Shrewsbury Library is a busy lending library situated in a Grade I listed building in Castle Gates. The library offers a fantastic range of fiction…
Open Today 9:30AM - 7:00PM
The Buttermarket
The Buttermarket, an iconic grade 2 listed building, is Shropshire's biggest entertainment venue, comprising three unique floors. The Cellars, Main…
Glouglou Wine Bar & Shop
Glouglou is a place where you can stop for a quick glass of great wine and a snack and pick up a bottle for dinner at home, or spend a few hours…
Open Today 4:00PM - 11:00PM
C.E.X
CEX buy, sell and exchange a range of technology and entertainment products including mobile phones, video games, DVDs and Blu-ray movies, computers,…
Open Today 9:00AM - 6:00PM
The ALB
Est. 1824 Re:Est. 2012 The Original Hangout Since Now.... The ALB offers local, freshly prepared, quality food with a modern twist, and cocktails…
Open Today 12:00PM - 11:00PM
Cashbrokers
Cashbrokers is a friendly, family-run business that provides a range of money services to customers, from modern pawnbroking to a foreign currency…
Open Today 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Inocencia Clothing
We have been a popular menswear retailer in the picturesque town of Shrewsbury since opening our doors in 1999. Our original website,…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:30PM
Oil
The local bar with good people, live music and an easy-going vibe; across three distinct spaces. Where craft beer, cocktails and creativity collide,…
Open Today 4:00PM - 11:00PM
Mirror Mirror
Manicures, pedicures, brows, makeup, lash lifts & bubbles... Mirror Mirror is a luxury nail and brow boutique set in the heart of Shrewsbury's…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
so many things to do
Drink & Draw
Drink and Draw with Anna Moszynska Hone your skills or try your hand. Drink and Draw is a chance for novices or experts and anyone in between to…
TINA TURNER Tribute: The TOTALLY TINA Theatre Show
We’re celebrating the life of the legend that was Tina Turner – so come shake a tail feather with the UK’s supreme Tina tribute – Justine Riddoch –…
DJ: RICH D DOPE
Bar-side Rich serves up a mix of funk, Latin, rare groove and hip-hop.
ONE LOVE – A Celebration of Bob Marley ft The Marley Experience live!
Get ready for an unforgettable reggae extravaganza! Join us on Saturday, 11 May at The Flamingo Outdoor Terrace and at The Buttermarket in Shrewsbury…
ROWAN LAWSON BAND
This incredibly versatile, experienced six-piece play cross-genre through blues, folk, funk and Americana. Rowan Lawson’s described as being “like a…
Legends of Motown Live
Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown’s biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band, celebrating…
Wine Tasting - Northern Italy
Northern Italian Wine Tasting! This May at GlouGlou we're putting the focus on Northern Italy. Join us for a celebration of wines from this…
Fleetwood Mac’s Greatest Hits – starring Fleeting Rumours
FLEETING RUMOURS are one the world’s best Fleetwood Mac live tribute bands, authentically replicating the classic ‘Rumours’ line-up. Over the last…
DJ: FRESHWEST
Join us bar-side for a heady mix of classic and contemporary French house infused with neo soul, nu disco and funk.
Christopher Sloan: 'Seven Days' Book Launch
Shropshire author Christopher Sloan will be publicising his work and launching his second novel, Seven Days here on Saturday 18 May. Pop in to meet…
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