Shops & Services
NOTE: (The information
on this site should be used for guidance only - opening times,
prices and other detail MUST be verified with the individual
providers)
Market Days
General Market
Town Hall from 7.30 a.m. every Friday except the Friday after Christmas Day.
Contact the town clerk (01588) 638141
e-mail: town.clerk@bishopscastle.co.uk
Farmers’ & Craft Markets
The Farmers’ Market is in the Town Hall and Market Square from 10 a.m. every 3rd Saturday of the month. There are also frequent craft markets.
Contact the town clerk (01588) 638141
e-mail: town.clerk@bishopscastle.co.uk
Flea and Collectors’ Market
Town Hall from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. every 1st Saturday of the month and Michaelmas Fair Weekend.
Contact 07870 409045
Household and Antique Auctions
Public Hall fortnightly, usually Saturdays with viewing on Friday evening.
Contact auctioneers P & J Auctions (01743) 462763, mobile: 07974 118467 (Dates for 2012 >>HERE<<)
Smithfield
Auction Yard, sales of sheep every Wednesday from 7.30 a.m. to 12 noon. Main all day sales of cattle and sometimes sheep on Thursdays in Spring and Autumn. The auction yard is closed for parking on sale days.
Contact auctioneers Halls (01588) 638639, e-mail: bishopscastle@hallsestateagents.co.uk
Early closing day is officially on Wednesday but many shops remain open - see guide. Many local businesses can also be found at www.bishopscastle.biz
Shops
(scroll down for services) * indicates that the premises are wheelchair accessible
Castlebrides *
10 Market Square SY9 5BN (01588) 638332
07814 022358
www.castlebrides.co.uk
Angela Jones |
We specialise in bridal gowns, bridesmaids, prom and evening wear to suit all budgets and tastes. We also have an in-house alteration service so your gown leaves the shop fitting you perfectly. Created especially for you, bespoke Gowns can be made to order. Please call in or make an appointment. Late night appointments available.
Credit cards accepted. Own shop parking.
Opening times Mon to Fri 9.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. Sat 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. |
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Eliza
Scott
Market Square
(01588) 638147
elizascott@hotmail.com |
Eliza Scott stocks an exciting range of ladies wear and accessories, sourced from the UK, Denmark and Germany. We also stock a range of gifts and greetings cards.
Open Mon-Sat 9.30 - 5.00. All cards accepted.
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Eighteen
Market Square
(01588) 630200
Sue Willmer
suewillmer@mac.com
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Jewellery, handbags, gifts and greeting cards. New items arriving all the time and reasonably priced.
Open Jan and Feb Tues to Sat 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m., March to December
Mon to Sat 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m., Sun 11.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
Credit cards accepted. |
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Oak & Rope, Market Square (01588) 630200
steve@oakandrope.co.uk
Steve Willmer |
Gallery showcasing Steve Willmer’s original furniture, made from locally sourced solid timber, usually oak but also some pieces in ash and walnut. Open Jan and Feb, Tue to Sat 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m,March to Dec,Mon to Sat 10.00am - 5.00pm & Sun 11.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.When unattended please pop over the road to 18 Market Square for assistance. Credit cards accepted |
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McCullock Rose
Market Square (01588) 630120
Alexander McBarnet |
Country antiques, furniture, glass, ceramics, treen metalware, rugs, pictures, collectors and architectural items.
Open Mon - Sat 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m., Sun 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. |
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Ark Antiques *
13, Market Square
Bishop's Castle
Mob: 07697 157969 |
Country
oak furniture, cottage bits and pieces, ceramics,
treen, rugs, dairy items, Staffordshire figures,
country pottery, metalwork, iron & brass bedsteads
and things curious.
Open Bank Holidays, Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat 10.30am
- 4.30 pm Mon, Wed and Sun by appointment. |
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theGALLERY
3, Market Square
Tel: (01588) 630128
Jacs Collins
thegallerybc.co.uk |
Stocks a wide selection from the work of the very best contemporary Designer-Makers and Artists.We have an excellent range of ceramics, glass, and jewellery.
We also show original Artworks and prints, woodwork, textiles and designer home furnishings. We especially focus on LOCAL artists, designers and makers.
Regularly open Thurs-Sat. 11.00 am - 5 pm. Also open occasional Tuesdays, some Sundays and Bank Holidays-please phone to check. Credit Cards accepted.
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Funky Monkey, 7 Market Square (top of town!) 07946 243283
ebay shop: funkymonkeybc2011
funkymonkeybc@yahoo.com
Sian Leavesley |
Quality new and second hand clothing, jewellery, shoes, gifts, toys and furniture in a boutique style shop. Makes such as Superdry, Gstar, River Island, Top Shop, New Look, H&M, Monsoon, Mamas and Papas ect I stock items for men, women, children and babies. I will sell your quality unwanted items on a commission basis, email or call me for more details. This is a unique shopping experience with a friendly atmosphere so come and see me anytime.
LATE NIGHT OPENING FIRST THURSDAY IN THE MONTH TILL 7.00PM
Open: Tues, Thurs & Fri 10.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.,Wed 11.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.,
Sat 10.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m., Sun & Mon closed |
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Yarborough House *
Market Square (01588) 638318 coffee shop only
www.yarboroughhouse.com
Carol & Jock Wright |
Yarborough House is a large second hand book and record shop. We stock 7,000 books, mostly modern, covering a wide range of subjects. Our stock of 3,000 second hand classical LPs and 4,000 CDs is one of the largest in the UK. The coffee shop serves tea, coffee and home made cakes , a range of cards and fair trade mobiles. Open Sat, Sun, Tues, Thurs and Fri and all Bank Holidays 10.00a.m. - 5.00p.m. |
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Textile
Traders
Jim & Diane Gaffney
37 High St
Bishop's Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5BE
Tel:(01588) 638712
textiletechniques.co.uk
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Specialists in fine hand made textiles from around the world, all bought from the makers on our travels. Interesting clothes, beautiful silver jewellery, embroideries, ikat weavings, batik fabrics, rugs, cushions, bedspreads, cloth by the metre, patchwork sets, puppets, curios and many other delights. A wide range of batik tools, equipment and materials. We also offer a variety of talks and workshops. Open Mon to Sat 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. |
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Art
& Artisan Books
26, High Street,
Bishop's Castle, SY9 5BQ
01588 630435
artandartisanbooks.co.uk
Judith Bowen & Rachel Hawes
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An eclectic mix of new and discounted books on Art, Architecture, Design, Fashion, Textiles, Gardens & Gardening. We also stock all Persephone and Eland titles. Open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat and Bank Holidays 10.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Credit cards accepted.
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Old Time *
29, High Street
Bishop's Castle
Tel: (01588) 638467
oldtime.co.uk |
Locally made furniture and crafts including a variety of chairs, (some a traditional local design made from green ash in our adjoining workshop) tables, cupboards, stools, sofas, lamps, shades, walking sticks, clocks and barometers and lots more. The centre for Bishop’s Castle & Clun Valley Real Furniture Group. Tourist information office stocks walks leaflets, maps and postcards. Open Mon to Sat 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. Sun 10.00 - 2.00 p.m. (closed Wed) |
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Jane's Petals & Gifts
10-11 High Street
Bishops Castle
Tel: 01588 638222
janespetalsandgifts.co.uk
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Florist.
Flowers for all occasions and gifts & toys.
Delivery service available and wedding consultation
service.
Open Mon & Tues 9.00 am - 3.00 pm
Wed 9.00 am - 10.00 am Thurs & Fri 9.00 am -
4.30 pm
Sat 9.00 am - 2.00 pm All credit cards accepted.
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Decorative Antiques
47 Church Street
Bishop's Castle
Tel/Fax(01588) 638851
decorative-antiques.co.uk |
We specialise in decorative objects of the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau ceramics, glass, jewellery, furniture and metalware. In addition we carry out, or arrange for, a wide range of jewellery, clock and watch repairs and alterations. Normal opening 9.30am - 5.30pm, on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For any other times, please ring before travelling
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Provisions
Sol Delicatessen
35, High St. Tel:
(01588) 638190
follyfarm2001@aol.com
Robin Fox |
Delicatessen offering wide range of cheeses, olives, cold meats, pork pies. Vegetarian quiches and salads always available. Cakes and pastries. European wines. Extensive range of kitchenware.
Open Mon-Sat 9.00am - 5.00pm |
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Co-op Supermarket *
62, Church Street
(01588) 638411 |
We have a comprehensive range of groceries including beers, wines and spirits and a selection of organic and fair-trade products.We also have fresh meat and bread from local suppliers. We go further so you don’t have to!
Open Mon to Sat 7.30 a.m. - 10.00 p.m., Sun 8.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m. |
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Butcher
Andrew J. Pugh
(01588) 638584
46, Church St. |
This is now the only butchers left in Bishop’s Castle and Andrew and Tom Pugh trade in the old fashioned way, sourcing meat from farmers and hanging it on the bone for the required time. Our home cured bacon and handmade Shropshire pork sausages are a speciality. We stock pies made by Reg May of Ditton Priors, cheeses from north Shropshire, local bread and preserves and vegetables in season. We will prepare packed lunches to order and we cook pies, baps, curries and hot pots to take away. We are able and pleased to supply B&Bs and catering businesses with our quality products. Open Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 8.00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m., Wed 8.00 a.m. - 1.00
p.m. Sat 8.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.
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Harry Tuffins Mini Mart
Church St. (01588) 630390 *
www.harrytuffin.co.uk
Manageress Glenys Weaver
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Open 7 days a week for
fresh food, groceries, wines & spirits, news
& magazines at competitive prices. Plus low
price petrol, derv, domestic fuel & gas available
on the forecourt. Look for the Harry Tuffins bargains
with a friendly service.
Open Mon – Sat 7.00am – late , Sun 9.00am
– 4.00 pm Most credit cards accepted. |
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Harvest Wholefoods *
Lydham
SY9 5HB
Tel: (01588) 638990
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We are a large, friendly
and helpful wholefood shop offering a huge range
of GM free and organic products. We also sell herbs,
natural remedies, books, terracotta cookware, gardening
supplies, slippers, crystals etc. Special dietary
foods and bulk discounts also available. Open Mon
to Sat 9.00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. |
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Services
Bishops Castle IT Resource Centre
Enterprise House, Station Street
Tel/Fax (01588) 638038
www.bishopscastle.co.uk |
Computer Training and Consultancy, Office Services,
B&W/Colour Photocopy, email, Internet access,
fax and PC Hire. Apple Mac Support too.
Also Village Outreach Project (01588) 630097 hiring
equipment to event organisers - marquees, PA,
disco, tables, chairs etc
Open Mon/Wed/Thur 9.00am - 5.00pm, Tue/Fri 9.00am
- 7.30pm, Saturday 10.00am - 1.00pm. |
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Harry Tuffins Garage
Church Street
Tel: (01588) 630390
admin@harrytuffins.co.uk |
Open 7 days a week for low price petrol, derv, domestic fuel & gas available on the forecourt. Look for the Harry Tuffins bargains with a friendly service.
Open Mon-Sat 7.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m., Sun 9.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Most credit cards accepted. |
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A & J Hemmings Garage (2000) Ltd.
Church Street
Tel: (01588) 638707 |
MOT Centre, vehicle
repairs and servicing, tyres, exhausts and batteries.
Open Mon to Fri 8.30 a.m. - 5.50 p.m. Sat 9.00 a.m.
- 1.00 p.m. |
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Castle Cars
Station Street
Tel: (01588) 638072
Malcolm Furber & Trevor Pritchard
castlecarsbishopscastle.co.uk
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Specialists in used cars and light commercial sales.We stock a varied range prepared to a high standard. Our workshop offers servicing, MOT preparation, general and accident repairs, tyres, batteries, and exhausts. Cycles, parts and accessories.
Open Mon to Fri 8.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Sat 8.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. 2.00 p.m. - 5.30 p.m |
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Norman
Jones
Station Street
(01588) 638677
Mobile: 07971 252069
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Sale and repair of new and used domestic appliances - e.g. cookers, fridges, washers, dryers etc. Same day - next day service where possible. Vacuum bags and other accessories in stock.
Open Mon 2.30 p.m. - 5.00 p.m., Fri 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. &
2.30 p.m. -5.00 p.m., Sat 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. |
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Halls
43 Church Street
(01588) 638639/638755
www.hallsestateagents.co.uk |
Auctioneers, valuers, surveyors, land and estate agents offering a professional service in residential sales and lettings, agricultural property sales, livestock auction sales and fine art and chattel auction sales.
Open Mon to Fri 9.00 a.m. - 5.15 p.m., Sat 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. |
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MedlicottSnows,
The Old Picture House,
High Street
(01588) 638425
www.snowssolicitors.co.uk
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Solicitors and Commissioners for Oaths offering a reliable and sympathetic approach to your legal problems. Specialist property and family departments. Home visits by arrangement.
• Family Law Accredited
• Members of Solicitors for the Elderly
• Community Legal Service accredited
Open Mon to Fri 9.00 a.m - 5.00 p.m.
Offices also at Clun, Knighton & Leintwardine. |
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Bubbles
& Co.
Hair Stylists
15, High Street.
Emma |
Ladies and gents hairdressing. Appointments not always necessary. Specialising in all the up to date colouring techniques. We also offer manicures, nail extensions and ear piercing. Call today for your free consultation.
Open Tues, Wed & Fri 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m., Thurs 10 a.m. - 7.30 p.m.,
Sat 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Closed Mondays
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Bishop's Castle Post Office (01588) 630695
at the Boar's Head Crossroads |
Offering access to your banking & postal services, a wide range of greeting cards, gift wrapping & stationary, foreign currency and travel insurance. Free cash withdrawals & banking deposits. OS maps, mobile phone top ups and phone cards.
Open Mon - Fri 9.00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. & Saturdays 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m |
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| Bishop’s Castle Real Furniture Group |
An affiliation of craftsmen who collaborate to highlight the advantages of buying high quality, sustainable, locally made furniture.
Jerry Bryce Smith (01588) 630006,
Tom Clough (01547)560257 www.sofasonthenet.co.uk
Jon Letcher (01588) 650416 www.silverspearinstruments.co.uk
Martin Aplin 07814 470393 www.milburywoodcraft.co.uk
Paul Jaques (01743) 891436 www.jaquesdesign.co.uk
Stuart Carroll (01588) 638467 www.oldtimechairs.co.uk
Contact Jerry Bryce Smith, the Old Schoolhouse, Station St., Bishop’s
Castle (01588) 630006 |
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Gavin Tree Specialists
(01743) 367201
gavinrodenhurst@yahoo.co.uk 07972 861345
Gavin Rodenhurst. Certified Arborist (I.S.A.)
HND Arboriculture, 2004 UK climbing champion |
For professional advice on all aspects of tree surgery from tree and stump removal, to pruning, tree care and hedge cutting just give me a call. Free quotation. Fully qualified and insured service. |
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