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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 Buttermarket
The Buttermarket, an iconic grade 2 listed building, is Shropshire's biggest entertainment venue, comprising three unique floors. The Cellars, Main…
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
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…
Shrewsbury Ark Shop
The Shrewsbury Ark Charity Shop opened on Castle Street in 2014, where any clothes or household items that are donated to the Ark are either offered…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Ink Crazy
Ink Crazy is an independent tattoo parlour in Shrewsbury.
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
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 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Toni & Guy
TONI&GUY has for many years been renowned as an innovator within the hair industry. TONI&GUY has a strong heritage in both high fashion and…
Open Today 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Simon Boyd
Simon Boyd is one of the UK's leading independent soft furnishing retailers. The company has four stores employing over 70 highly qualified staff,…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:00PM
Dutch Living
Shrewsbury's newest homeware and interiors store has thrown open its doors on Castle Street. Specialising in handmade bespoke tables made from…
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
so many things to do
Roxy Magic
Formed in 2004, Roxy Magic lovingly recreate four decades of incrediblemusic: from art school retro–futurism, to classic standards via…
Bongo's Bingo
Are you ready for another crazy night of Bongo’s Bingo? NEVER BEEN TO BONGO’S BINGO BEFORE? Grab the squad and head to the ORIGINAL bingo rave…
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…
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…
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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