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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
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…
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
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
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 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…
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
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
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 7:00AM - 7:00PM
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
Shrewsbury Library Lego Club
Children of all ages welcome. Come along and enjoy building and playing!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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