Shrewsbury
Often described as a “gem in Shrewsbury’s crown”, the town’s national award-winning Market Hall has been voted ‘Britain’s Favourite Market’ for the second year running and for the third time in its history.
It’s well worth a visit for its vibrant blend of delicious street food, unique cafes, boutique stalls, arts and crafts, fresh local produce and much more. There’s even an artisan gin bar well stocked with more than 100 craft gins. And savour the natural wine revolution with a trip to the market’s Petitglou wine bar.
Spy Shrewsbury’s soaring post-modernist clock tower on the skyline and here you’ll find the Market Hall, hunkered at its base between Shoplatch, Claremont Street and Bellstone.
This large indoor market, home to nearly 60 independent businesses, has earned a reputation as a destination for some of the most unique, independent shopping and creative lunch spots in town. It won the title of ‘Britain’s Favourite Market’ in 2024, 2023 and 2018 after a public vote in the Great British Market Awards.
Around six times a year the market opens late, up until 10pm, as a popular Saturday evening venue for food and drink and some twilight shopping with a small range of retail stalls open. Dates for 2024 are: 6th April, 4th May, 1st June, 7th September, 2nd November and 7th December.
Diners can enjoy flavours from around the world including Thai and Indian street food, tapas, Tex-Mex, Mediterranean, Moroccan, South East Asian and authentic Beijing dumplings. Grab a takeaway artisan pizza or fresh pasta to take home from Eat In Pizza.
Vegan and vegetarian diets are catered for throughout the market including at Moli Teahouse, Tom’s Table, Moreish, The Bird’s Nest and The Market Cafe.
Some of the stallholders are also producers themselves. Maddocks Fresh Produce run their own family farm, growing vegetables without the use of artificial pesticides. They grow their own heritage wheat too which is made into artisan loaves, also available from the stall. Cook & Carve delicatessen has a counter stuffed full of regional and continental artisan cheeses, charcuterie and their own sausages and cured bacon made from their own pork.
The traditional family butchers of the market sell local produce, and butcher and deli Wild Street Kitchen also stock local venison and pasture-fed beef. Meanwhile, fishmonger Barkworths Seafoods stocks the finest catch sourced from small, family-run, inshore day boats in Cornwall, Wales and Scotland.
Other food and drink specialists include wholefoods and low waste shop Minimise and independent wine merchant Iron & Rose which primarily sells organic and natural wines from small production vineyards around the world.
Explore the rest of the market to find everything from pretty homewares and accessories, original art and handcrafts, gift and fashion boutiques to card and crystal shops, plants, flowers, books, vinyl records, antiques, collectables and more. You can even get a makeover with Risdon’s barbershop or Eden hair and beauty salon.
Full trading days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 8am to 4pm. Thursdays are a limited trading day with a selection of stalls open.
Embark on a journey through Ludlow`s enchanting streets on a sunny Saturday market day! 🌞✨
Witness the lively atmosphere as local traders bring colors and flavors to the scene. Explore quaint independent shops, bask in the aromatic charm of cafes, and savor culinary delights at local restaurants.
Ludlow`s picturesque streets are a canvas of culture waiting to be explored! 🛍️🍽️
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🌸✨ Mark your calendars for a bloomin` good time at Frankly Alpacas – it`s Springtime Fun on the Farm! 🦙💐
Join Frankly Alpacas Monday 12th - Sunday 18th and Monday 25th of March - Sunday 7th of April for an unforgettable experience with alpacas, lambs, and adorable Dexter cows. Get up close and personal with these furry friends through farm tours and hands-on encounters. It`s a day filled with smiles, laughter, and the joy of Spring in the air. Don`t miss out on this farmtastic adventure!
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"🏰✨ Dive into the heart of Shrewsbury`s Castle Quarter – the epicenter of history and grandeur! 🏰 Home to four of the town`s largest historic treasures – Shrewsbury Castle, Library, Prison, and Train Station.
Did you know Shrewsbury Castle`s foundations were laid in 1083 by the 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, Roger de Montgomery?
Montgomery, a cousin of William the Conqueror, earned this castle and more as a thank-you for his aid during the Norman conquest.
From royal stronghold to a 16th-century transformation, Shrewsbury Castle has quite the story. Now, it stands majestically, housing the Shropshire Regimental Museum. 👑🏰 Ready to step into the pages of history?
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Embark on an extraordinary half-term adventure at the enchanting Hawkstone Park Follies! 🌲✨
This hidden gem invites you to explore a sprawling landscape filled with magical surprises. Hawskstone Park Follies are offering 50% off general admission from February 9th to 18th, making it the perfect opportunity to uncover the mysteries that await.
Set in 100 acres of Parkland The Follies is a range of dramatic and rugged natural sandstone hills that were developed to include gullies, caves, towers and bridges, becoming one of the most visited landscapes in Britain during the 19th Century. However, throughout the 20th Century this romantic landscape became forgotten, overgrown and ruinous, unvisited by all but the locals.
Now recognised as a Masterpiece of the School of Naturalistic Landscape and designated as a Grade I listed landscape by English Heritage, this magical and exhilarating landscape had a new lease of life with a multi-million pound restoration project enabling it to reopen to visitors in 1993. Overgrown but never fully forgotten, pathways were cleared, gullies reopened and handrails reinstalled to allow visitors to enjoy the spectacular views and surprises that The Follies reveals around every corner.
Friends of the Follies can also enjoy special annual pass upgrade offers available at the gate, ensuring that the magic doesn`t end after one visit!
Ready for an immersive experience where you can adventure, explore, and discover?
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🌲✨ Join The Gruffalo on a birthday adventure at Haughmond Hill! 🎉🎈
Celebrating 25 years of magical tales, Forestry England presents a brand new family trail for an unforgettable experience in the deep dark woods.
Follow the path from the visitor car park, embark on a quest to find party items, and help choose the perfect present for the Gruffalo. 🐭🎁
Enjoy fun, games, and discover the wonders of forest life along the way. Don`t forget your activity pack for just £4 at Haughmond Hill Café—it`s packed with party-ready surprises! 🎂🌳
Warm up, bundle up, and make this winter a Gruffalo birthday celebration to remember! ❄️
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