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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Coleham
Coleham is a haven of independent businesses offering ethical groceries and riverside dining, everyday conveniences and more.
Wider Shrewsbury Area
Beyond the limits of Shrewsbury town you'll find plenty of innovative and exciting businesses doing great things in unusual settings - from Tudor mills to modern offices.
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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Soden Collection
The Soden Collection is an eclectic mix of Contemporary, Modern British art and contemporary sculpture located in the heart of the Town, on the…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Courtyard Collective
The nature of work is changing; work, personal and social lives are no longer separate. Our workspace makes for the perfect environment for creators…
Shrewsbury Colleges Group - Welsh Bridge Campus
Shrewsbury Colleges Group has highly successful A-Level campuses known as 'Welsh Bridge Campus' and 'English Bridge Campus' as well as offering…
Shrewsbury Colleges Group - English Bridge Campus
Shrewsbury Colleges Group has highly successful A-Level campuses known as 'Welsh Bridge Campus' and 'English Bridge Campus' as well as offering…
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 - 1:00PM
Iron & Rose
At Iron & Rose, we sell wines that tell the story of the land where they were grown and the people who grew them. Wines that are shaped by the…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Dough & Oil
Sometimes oil you need is a good idea, some ambition and a few dodgy puns. After making his mark in Shrewsbury's Market Hall, chef Aaron Brown…
Open Today 12:00PM - 11:00PM
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
Snoop Shrewsbury
An independent lifestyle store based in the heart of Shrewsbury, selling a curation of colourful goods from around the UK & across the pond.…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Ottolive Bakehouse
Established in 2016, Ottolive Bakehouse is an artisan bakery specialising in baking the best Sourdough and Viennoiserie pastries. Each item is hand…
Open Today 8:30AM - 3:30PM
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