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Castle Quarter

A bustling district sitting within the shadow of Shrewsbury's historic Castle.

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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.

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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

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See & Do

The Soldiers of Shropshire Museum

Weapons, medals and uniforms from the 18th century to the present day sit within the ancient, red sandstone walls, which tower above the town. Hunt…

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Shop

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

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Eat & Drink

The Gateway

The Gateway, Shrewsbury is a purpose built centre for education and the arts. It was the magnificent gift of the Roy Fletcher Trust, opened by the…

Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM

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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

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Eat & Drink

The Tumbledown Hotel

The Tumbledown Hotel / Albion Bar is in the heart of Shrewsbury's Castle Quarter. The original historic building began life as the 'Albion Inn', and…

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Shop

Salopian Models

Welcome to Salopian Models - your one-stop-shop for models, kits and accessories. Owner Toby was inspired to open the store after building a train…

Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM

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Eat & Drink

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

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Shop

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

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Live & Work

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 7:00AM - 7:00PM

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Shrewsbury Arts and Crafts

Shrewsbury Arts and Crafts is a carefully curated collection of local, handmade and unique artisan goods. Passionate about supporting the local arts,…

so many things to do

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Children's

Shrewsbury Library Lego Club

Children of all ages welcome. Come along and enjoy building and playing!

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Music

SATURDAY NITE LIVE: The Mi Amigo Project

Manchester-based ensemble bring plenty of energy and a heavy mix of Rhyme & Blues, Funk, Soul and Latin to OIL's basement stage. Not your run of…

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Children's

The Wizard of Oz

Join Get Your Wigle On as their junior performers take audiences on a magical journey ‘Over the Rainbow’ with the musical one act version of The…

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Castle Dragons & Eggs Trail

Come to Shrewsbury Castle Grounds this Easter Holidays and see if you can find all the Dragon's eggs before they hatch! Can you track-down all of the…

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Children's

Shrewsbury's Eggcellent Easter Trail

Word on the street is the Easter Bunny has been spotted in Shrewsbury - and left a trail of his most eggcellent chocolate treats behind! Follow the…

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Workshop

Rock tumbling workshop

Are you interested in rock tumbling as a hobby? Donna loves tumbling rocks and would love to help you start your own rock tumbling adventure! She…

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Art

Drink & Draw

Hone your skills or try your hand. Drink and Draw is a chance for novices or experts and anyone in between to spend some time getting creative, with…

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Dine & Drink

A Taste of Shrewsbury Food Tour

Since 2018, Walking Food Tours UK has been curating food and drink experiences that people love. Join us in 2024 for The Taste of Shrewsbury Food…

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Talks

The Edge of Cymru with Julie Brominicks

Join Julie as she reads extracts from her book which interweaves her journey on foot around the edge of her adopted country with a historical journey…

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History & Heritage

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…

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