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The Square, High Street & Milk Street
The Square lies at the heart of Shrewsbury’s town centre, and is home to a jam-packed calendar of events and markets.
About The Square and surrounding areas
The Square is at the heart of Shrewsbury's town centre. Around its perimeter you can find an eclectic mix of independent and national eateries and retailers. From Italian and French cuisine to baby clothes and men’s shoes – you can find it all in the Square!
Surrounding the Square you can find a warren of historic streets, each filled with a myriad of independents and national favourites. High Street is one of Shrewsbury’s main shopping hubs, home to many of your favourite big names, and a host of independent retailers and eateries. Around the corner, Milk Street and Princess Street is a treasure trove of independent retailers and eateries.
Notable history
Did you know as early as 1291, there was a pool or bog in the Square called the Bishop’s Pool. According to tradition, this would be the ducking pool for ‘nagging wives’ and dishonest traders. The offender was tied to a chair called the cucking or ducking stool, exposed to public derision and then immersed in water. The husband had to foot the bill of one farthing for each immersion.
so many places to see
Rizzo Hairdressing
Rizzo Hairdressing was established in 1993 and has two salons in Shrewsbury and Wellington. Rizzo offers an extensive range of hair and beauty…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Crew Clothing Co.
In the early 1990s, a young Alastair Parker-Swift had an idea. He'd noticed the simple, timeless clothing styles of his family and friends on the…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:30PM
Charles Clinkard
Charles Clinkard offer a range of men's women's and children's footwear brands. The brand's history dates back to 1924 when Charles and Eveline…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Starbucks Coffee
Starbucks is the world's premier roaster and retailer of speciality coffee. Starbucks was established in 1971, as a roaster and retailer of whole…
Open Today 6:30AM - 7:30PM
The Square
The beautiful 16th Century Square with the Old Market Hall at its centre is formed on three sides by gorgeous high-end boutiques and restaurants as…
The GreenHouse Café
The GreenHouse Cafe is a family restaurant offering vegetarian and vegan cuisine, with extensive gluten-free and takeaway options available.
Open Today 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Neal's Yard
Neal's Yard's passionate belief that beauty should be natural, not synthetic, has been at the heart of their business since they started, over 30…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
The Wheatsheaf
The Wheatsheaf is a traditional pub, situated in an original half-timbered building on Shrewsbury High Street. The pub has gradually expanded its…
Open Today 11:00AM - 11:00PM
Old Post Office
The Old Post Office on Milk Street is a traditional family pub & hotel, serving an excellent menu throughout the day. There are six beautifully…
Open Today 11:00AM - 11:00PM
A-Plan Insurance
A-Plan Insurance is a broker that has been established for over 50 years with the Shrewsbury branch opening in 2015. We provide a wide range of…
Open Today 8:30AM - 5:00PM
so many things to do
Dune: Part Two (12A)
Denis Villeneuve (2024) | 2h 47mTimothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge…
Tori and Lokita
Belgium 2022, subtitled, 88 mins, cert 15 The Dardenne brothers, directors of Two Days, One Night and The Promise, return with another blistering…
Perfect Days (PG)
Wim Wenders (2023) | 2h 5m Kôji Yakusho, Yumi Asô, Tokio Emoto Japanese with English subtitles Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner…
Exhibition On Screen: John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger
David Bickerstaff (2024) | 1h 30mFilmed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Tate Britain, London, the exhibition reveals Sargent's power to…
Swan Lake (ROH Live)
ON SCREEN AT THE OLD MARKET HALL from The Royal BalletOut hunting, Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans. One among them transforms into…
The Tale of Peter Rabbit – Story Time Trail
Immerse yourself in the world of Peter Rabbit in our new Story Time Trail exhibition. 'Little bunnies' will be able to crawl under the garden gate,…
John Doyle in Concert with support from Chris Quinn
Join John Doyle for an evening of internationally acclaimed folk guitar with support from Chris Quinn. "Doyle on guitar has risen to a level occupied…
Back to Black (15)
Sam Taylor-Johnson (2023) 2h 2mLesley Manville, Jack O'Connell, Eddie Marsan The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame, from her…
Quiet Hour at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
We are pleased to offer The Quiet Hour from 11.00-12.00 on the last Sunday of the month.Visitors can expect: a quieter time when we typically…
Joshua Burnell and Annie Dressner
“A creatively fearless artist... 5/5" - RnR Magazine "Much of it would fit comfortably in a Peter Gabriel-era Genesis set (though said group never…
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