SY1 SHREWSBURY: ONE OF THE 10 COOLEST POSTCODES TO MOVE TO
Sunday Times Style Magazine named Shrewsbury one of its '10 coolest postcodes to move to' – "a half-timbered beauty awash with independents." We couldn't agree more!
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Abbey Foregate
Abbey Foregate has been nestled on the banks of the Severn since Saxon times. Now it's a bustling suburb, home to independent restaurants, clubs, a minature nature reserve and much more.
Coleham
Coleham is a haven of independent businesses offering ethical groceries and riverside dining, everyday conveniences and more.
Frankwell
One of the town’s oldest suburbs, Frankwell is home to a number of high-quality leisure and dining businesses, historic pubs, and also houses several of the town's office spaces.
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Theatre Severn
Theatre Severn is Shropshire's premier arts venue. Home to a 650-seat auditorium, 250-seat studio theatre, dance studio and restaurant. Opened in…
Hopefully Made
Hopefully Made is an independent studio coffee shop, set up by Hope and Becky, Hopefully Made started out as a small screen printing business born…
Sires Master Goldsmiths
Sires is a family-run independent jeweller located in the heart of Shrewsbury town centre, owned and run by master goldsmith Kirty Parekh, along with…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
DRE & Co Chartered Accountants
Established in Oswestry in 1957, DRE & Co is a firm of chartered accountants, operating from six offices in Shropshire, the Midlands and North…
House of Grain
House of Grain is an independent bar open every day from 11am to midnight. You can find us at the bottom of Wyle Cop, where we'll provide you with a…
Open Today 11:00AM - 12:00AM
The Boathouse
The Boathouse is one of Shrewsbury's most loved historic pubs, winning 'Shropshire's Pub Of The Year' 6 times, and placing in the top 25 of…
Open Today 12:00PM - 11:30PM
Tap and Can
Indie Craft Beer Bar in the heart of Shrewsbury with 14 rotating beer lines, 100+ cans & good times!
Open Today 4:00PM - 11:00PM
Shrewsbury Optometry
Shrewsbury Optometry is a family-run business with a long history of delivering high-quality eye care. The practice in Dogpole is run by the husband…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
West Mid Showground
The West Mid Showground occupies a riverside setting in the county town of Shropshire, just a few minutes walk from its historic town centre.As well…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Shrewsbury Prison
The current prison buildings are Victorian, built in 1868 but there has been a prison on that site since 1793. The prison was decommissioned by the…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
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