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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
Bird & Beer
Located in the heart of Shrewsbury's Castle Quarter, Bird and Beer is an independent, family-run restaurant with a passion for fried chicken and…
Open Today 4:00PM - 9:30PM
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
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 - 7:00PM
Marks And Spencer
Founded in 1884, M&S has grown from a single market stall to an international, multi-channel retailer. M&S sell stylish, high quality, great…
Open Today 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Shropshire Archives
Shropshire Archives is the archives and local studies service for the historic county of Shropshire, which includes the Borough of Telford and…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
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…
Grape Tree
Shop at Grape Tree for a great range of health foods and wellbeing products offering you value, quality and choice in store or online. Find a wide…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Barclays Bank
Barclays is one of the world's biggest banks, and was founded in the 17th century. In the UK alone, more than 15 million people and businesses…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:30PM
Tap and Can
Indie Craft Beer Bar in the heart of Shrewsbury with 14 rotating beer lines, 100+ cans & good times!
Open Today 5:00PM - 11:00PM
St Nicholas
Situated within a converted old church, St Nicholas is home to a bar and grill on the ground floor, five luxury boutique hotel rooms, along with a…
Open Today 11:00AM - 9:00PM
so many things to do
Off the Shelf Talk – Oakhurst Hall Plans
April's Off the Shelf will be led by historian John Pryce Jones. John will discuss Thomas Nicholson's original plans for Oakhurst Hall, near Oswestry…
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…
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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