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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
Castle Carpets
Castle Carpets is a family run business that has established an excellent reputation for providing quality carpets, rugs and other flooring. The…
Open Today 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Shrewsbury Prison
The current prison buildings are Victorian, built in 1868 but there has been a prison on that site since 1793. The prison was decommissioned by the…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
H&M
Offering fashion and quality at the best price, H&M offers a varied assortment for the entire family, including concepts for ladies, men,…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:30PM
Pomona Grocery
Pomona is Shrewsbury's local and organic food store. Pomona is a quality grocer with an accent very much on local and organic. The store offers a…
Ink Crazy
Ink Crazy is an independent tattoo parlour in Shrewsbury.
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Buzz Bingo
Whether you're a seasoned bingo pro, looking for a fun and exciting way to get into the game, or even just want an easy-to-plan night out with your…
Open Today 11:30AM - 10:00PM
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
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
Toni & Guy
TONI&GUY has for many years been renowned as an innovator within the hair industry. TONI&GUY has a strong heritage in both high fashion and…
Open Today 9:00AM - 6:00PM
CUPS Coffee and Creators
CUPS is a cafe hybrid, half coffee shop, half makers market. We provide a platform for local makers to sell their unique products and serve…
Open Today 9:00AM - 4:00PM
so many things to do
Writer's Lab
A lively group meeting in the library (with a virtual link for anyone accessing from home) for local writers with author talks, peer support and to…
The BIG 90s REVIVAL Tour
The 90’s Revival Tour is coming back to The Buttermarket in Shrewsbury after last September’s SELL OUT Event. Get ready for this as we bring you the…
Bongo’s Bingo May Bank Holiday Party
With spring now fully sprung, the days are a little longer and attention now turns to the first May Bank Holiday. The extended long weekend of party…
LOOPFEST
LOOPFEST, at its heart, is about getting lots of folk out and about in the town discovering new music. It’s a community festival that encourages…
Artificial Intelligence For The Over-50s
Don't get left behind in the AI revolution! On this practical workshop you'll learn to use simple online AI tools to make your life easier and…
Black British Ballet - Island Movements
Island Movements: An epic tale of the lives of a family from the Windrush generation. Island Movements is a short ballet that tells the story of…
Prison Break
Are you up for the challenge? You've seen the films, you've seen the TV series, now it's time to put yourself to the test and see if you have what it…
Night Behind Bars
There is a whole world to explore. It is a fantastic experience for couples, groups of friends and those with an interest in the paranormal. At 8pm…
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