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Our next @IndieDayUK shoutout is Green Options Zero Waste, an eco-focused refill store located conveniently in #Shrewsbury's Darwin Shopping Centre. Refill shopping = good for the planet 🌍 and your wallet 💸




A fascinating mix of architectural styles and building materials is visible at this historic site in #Shrewsbury 🤔 Can you name the building? 📷 We love ‘shrewsbury.in.detail’ (Instagram)’s unique eye for our town’s less obvious quirks. Give them a look!

🍳Perched at the top of Wyle Cop, Cooking Kneads has been a go-to for #Shrewsbury’s cooks and bakers since 2014. Current highlights? Stylish melamine for summer dining, Emma Bridgewater mugs, locally made Netherton Foundry pans, Shrewsbury skyline mugs.




🦸♂️ Capes, comics & chaos — and free entry! #Shrewsbury Comic Con lands this Saturday in St Mary’s + Darwin Centre. Cosplay comp, D&D, celeb guests (Walking Dead, Star Wars, Marvel), and a DeLorean (!) shrewsburycomiccon.com




🥚 It's your last chance to experience All Roads Lead to Mother, drawn from lived experience to navigate themes such as teenage pregnancy, the longing to conceive, baby loss, and menopause. 📍 Swan Hill Studios, SY1 1NL. Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm , closing this weekend




❤️ Library window with a view onto Sunny School Gardens, #Shrewsbury 🌞 📷 Beautiful picture by heatherjanenoble on Instagram

Say hello to The Gate by Elephant & Co! 🎊 Located in Traitor's Gate Arcade, The Gate serves up indulgent brunches and steakhouse dinners. Go American and sample the steak and eggs breakfast - you won't look back! 🥩🍳 Learn more 👉 originalshrewsbury.co.uk/business-direc…




🌈 Eclectic, colourful, one-of-a-kind – for our final Indie Week shout out, we welcome you to Marmalade, one of #Shrewsbury’s most unique retailers On Dogpole, interior designer John creates stunning handmade lampshades. originalshrewsbury.co.uk/business-direc…




Next up for Independent’s Week: welcome to The ALB 🍔🍕🍸 Hhome to some of the most craveable food in #Shrewsbury. Beer-battered fish & chips, spicy chicken wings, chicken mac and cheese, and the almighty 'Alb Mess' for dessert. 🤤 originalshrewsbury.co.uk/business-direc…




Next up for Independent’s Week: a little scoop of something special 🍦 Gelatistry is #Shrewsbury’s only artisan gelato shop - crafting small-batch gelato with serious flavour, a lot of love, and a commitment to sustainability. originalshrewsbury.co.uk/business-direc…



Our next indie pick has something to help every woman feel summer-ready - statement pieces, elevated everydays, and items that make you feel more like *you*. Oberon occupies THREE #Shrewsbury shops filled with clothing, jewellery, accessories & footwear. originalshrewsbury.co.uk/business-direc…


For today’s first Indie Week spotlight, we’re letting our sweet tooth lead the way. Tucked away in the heart of #Shrewsbury, The Crafty Cat Tea Lounge has everything you’d want from a proper cream tea: homemade bakes, vintage china, and a cosy, welcoming atmosphere 🫖🍰




So you’ve said yes💍 — now it’s time to find *the* dress Time to make your way to our next Indie Week star: Heavenly Brides of #Shrewsbury 👰 Awarded a place in the UK’s Power100 Bridal Retailers, and a regional finalist in the National Wedding Awards. 📍 The Darwin Centre

Planning to pop the question? 💍 Today for Independent’s Week, we feel romantic - and we're proud to spotlight Fabricius Green. This family-run #Shrewsbury jeweller designs and makes their own rings right here in town. 📍 Find them at 1 High St originalshrewsbury.co.uk/business-direc…



🤩 Next up for Indie Week is Listen Audio, a dream 30 years in the making. Founder Steve has lifelong passion for hi-fi - from teenage enthusiasm to years in the industry, and finally opening his own specialist shop in #Shrewsbury in 2020. 📍 9 Dogpole originalshrewsbury.co.uk/business-direc…




Next up for Independent's Week here in #Shrewsbury ... We're taking a look at some of the summer stock recently arrived at @number8shrews! 😍 Number 8 is a local family business offering a wonderful selection of home and interior products. 📍 originalshrewsbury.co.uk/business-direc…




It's only fitting that for our Independent’s Week, we spotlight one of #Shrewsbury’s longest-standing independent retailers: @HalonMenswear Halon offers menswear and tailoring expertise drawn from 120 years of heritage in the business. 📍 Visit them at 46/47 High Street




Next up for @UKIndieDay, we're spotlighting local fine art gallery The Soden Collection. Established in 2017, owner Jonathan's expertise has been a gift to the town, presenting a dynamic programme of exhibitions & bringing his connections and knowledge to Shrewsbury Arts Trail.


Next up for @UKIndieDay, it's Mirror Mirror @mmirrorbeauty 💅 A luxury #beautysalon based in the heart of #Shrewsbury. Indulge in one of the team's Pamper Packages or book a pamper party for you and your loves, with exclusive use of the salon's sunny, private courtyard area.




Today we're highlighting JAMS 🎶 This Friday: 🎷 Join the Belgrave House Band at Albert's Shed 🎻 The Budapest Cafe Orchestra return to Theatre Severn 🥁 Local trio The Shire-ish Rovers bring the fun to St Nicholas 👉 Live music in Shrewsbury 👉 originalshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/where-to-…


