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Pride Hill & The Darwin Centre
From big nationals to small independents, Pride Hill is the epicentre of Shrewsbury’s retail experience.
About Pride Hill and The Darwin Centre
Pride Hill is the epicentre of Shrewsbury’s retail experience. From health and beauty to fashion, homeware to toys, Pride Hill is fit to burst with all your favourite big names. Located off Pride Hill is The Darwin Centre, Shrewsbury’s largest shopping centre. This multi-level mall houses within it countless shops and cafes, including high street fashion, food and drink, health, and beauty, as well as endless independents.
Notable history
Pride Hill has been here since medieval times, but has not always had this name. Historically, the neighbourhood was called Altus Vieus (High Town), and Pride Hill started as an informal name first recorded in 1378, reflecting the fact that the Pride family lived in the area. The Prides were influential merchants in the wool trade and were recorded as owning 47 plots in the town in 1279. Sections of the Medieval Town Walls lie under many of the buildings on Pride Hill, you can view the original walls within Pret a Manger, and from nearby Raven Meadows.
so many places to see
Vodafone
Vodafone is one of the world's top mobile communications providers, operating in over 30 countries and in partnership with networks of over 40 more.…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
New Look
The New Look story began in 1969 as a single fashion store in the UK. From there, we've grown to become a leading fast-fashion brand, with 519 in the…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Rob Buckley Cycles
Originally established in 1982, Rob Buckley Cycles aims to help you meet your cycling needs. Easy to find in the Town Centre, close to all the major…
T.H. Baker & Co
Founded in 1888, T H Baker has established itself as one of the UK's leading independent jewellers, with a network of 23 stores throughout the…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Visual Art Network Gallery
Shropshire Visual Art Network opened the doors of its gallery in 2018 as a curated space to showcase members' artwork, providing exhibiting…
Open Today 11:00AM - 3:00PM
HOBBS London
Over the decades, Hobbs has evolved from a small shoe label into a womenswear brand synonymous with the best of British design. Drawing on a rich…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:30PM
County Goldsmiths Pride Hill
County Goldsmiths is a specialist antique jeweller based on Shrewsbury's historic Pride Hill. Their selection of Victorian, Art Deco, Edwardian and…
Costa, Darwin Centre
Costa is Britain's favourite coffee shop, with over 1300 shops throughout the country. Costa aims to provide the perfect cup of coffee, whether…
Open Today 8:00AM - 6:00PM
The Works
Founded in 1981, The Works is a family-friendly discount retailer, with over 300 stores all over the UK. It offers great value discount gifts, art,…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Poundland
Poundland offers thousands of quality products in its Darwin Shopping Centre store, including over 1,000 well-known brands in key categories such as…
Open Today 8:30AM - 5:30PM
so many things to do
The Shropshire Artisan Showcase
Introducing the Shropshire Artisan Showcase, returning to the heart of the Darwin Shopping Centre from April 15th to April 20th, 2024! Nestled beside…
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…
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