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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)
GOOD DAYS TO VISIT - make your own plans but, as a general rule, some of the browsing shops tend to close on Mondays but open on Sundays - there is an unofficial early closing day on Wednesday but check details if you need to visit particular shops)
Many local businesses can be found at bishopscastle.biz

Shops (scroll down for services)

Decorative Antiques
47 Church Street
Bishop's Castle
Tel/Fax(01588) 638851
decorative-antiques.co.uk

Sponsor of Bishops Castle Leaflet

We specialise in decorative objects of the 19th & 20th centuries, particularly Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Arts & Crafts, ceramics, glass, metalware, jewellery and small items of furniture.
Normal opening Mon - Sat 9.30am - 5.30pm (Wed closed) if travelling, please ring first.
For an up to date stock list contact Richard.

Textile Traders
Jim & Diane Gaffney
37 High St
Bishop's Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5BE

Tel:(01588) 638712
textiletechniques.co.uk

Specialists in fine hand made textiles from around the world. Interesting clothes, beautiful silver jewellery, embroideries, ikat weavings, batik fabrics, rugs, cushions, bedspreads, cloth by the metre, patchwork sets, puppets, curios and other delights. Plus a wide range of batik tools and materials.
We are open from 10am to 5pm every day except Sunday, although we always open on Bank Holidays and often on summer Sunday afternoons. Please phone first if you are not sure.

Autolycus
Bull Street, Bishop's Castle
Tel/Fax:(01588) 630078

autolycus.co.uk

Sponsor of Bishops Castle Leaflet

We buy and sell books, fine, rare, second hand and antiquarian as well as maps, antiques, paintings and decorative objects. We offer a personal, professional, friendly service.
Open mainly by appointment.

 

Eighteen Market Square
(01588) 630200
Sue Willmer
suewillmer@mac.com

Sponsor of Bishops Castle Leaflet

Jewellery, handbags, gifts and art. New items arriving all the time and reasonably priced.
Open Jan & 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 11.00a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
Credit cards accepted.

The Marches Centre for
Complimentary Medicine
at The Pharmacy
Church Street
Tel: (01588) 638408

We offer a wide range of complimentary therapies: Acupuncture, McTimoney Chiropratic, aqua detox, graphology, Alexander Technique, Allergy Testing, Aromatherapy, Beauty Therapy, Colonic Irrigation, Homoeopathy, Hydrotherm Massage, Kinesiology, Rebirthing, Reflexology, Reilki, Shiatsu and Stress Management. Nutritional counselling, aqua detox aqua detox, osteopathy, colonic . hydrotherapy, Bowen technique, natural lift facial massage, medical herbalism, manicures, pedicures and waxings.
Wed 8.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Sat 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
 

Jane's Petals & Gifts
10-11 High Street
Bishops Castle
Tel: 01588 638222
janespetalsandgifts.co.uk

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.
 

Old Time
29, High Street
Bishop's Castle
Tel: (01588) 638467
oldtime.co.uk

Traditional local chairs made from green ash in our adjoining workshop for sale in the shop alongside locally made furniture, crafts, walking sticks, clocks and barometers. The centre for Bishop's Castle & Clun Valley Real Furniture Group. Work by local artists.
Tourist information office stocks walks leaflets, maps and postcards.
Open Mon - Sat 10.00am - 6.00pm Sun 10.00- 2.00pm (closed Wed)
 
Art & Artisan Books
26, High Street,
Bishop's Castle, SY9 5BQ
01588 630435
artandartisanbooks.co.uk
Judith Bowen & Rachel Hawes
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 am - 5 pm.
Credit cards accepted.
 

Yarborough House
Market Square
Bishop's Castle
Tel: (01588) 638318
yarboroughhouse.com

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 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
 

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.
Opening days vary according to season but theGALLERY is regularly open Tuesdays, Thursday,Friday+Saturday 11.00am-5.00pm and all Bank Holiday and Festival weekends"
Credit Cards accepted
the gallery bishops castle
Leavesley Aviation,
9, Market Square
(01588) 630253
Mob: 07774 856056
leavelseyaviation.com
Mark & Sian Leavesley
Radio control model & hobby shop selling model planes, toys, helicopters, cars, tanks, rockets, airfix plastic kits, die-cast etc. We also offer flying lessons and children's birthday parties using our planes, helicopters, cars. We have done film and TV work and can commission models for themes pubs, nightclubs and restaurants.
Open Mon to Sat 10.00a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Closed Sun.
 
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.

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.
 

McCullock Rose
Market Square
Bishop's Castle
Tel: (01588) 630120
Alexander McBarnet

Country antiques, furniture, glass, ceramics, treen metalware, rugs, pictures, collectors and architectural items.
Open Mon - Sun 11.00am - 1.00pm
 

Bishop's Castle Market

Every Friday at the Town Hall except for Good Friday and the first Friday in the New Year. Fruit & vegetables. flowers, bakery products and plants.  
     

Provisions

Harry Tuffins
Mini Mart
admin@harrytuffin.co.uk

Sponsor of Bishops Castle Leaflet

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.
 
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.
 
Norman Jones
Station Street
(01588) 638677
Mobile: 07971 252069

Sale and repair of new and used domestic appliances - e.g. cookers, fidges, washers, dryers etc. Vacuum bags and other accessories in stock.
Same day / next day service where possible.
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
 

Co-op Supermarket
Church Street
(01588) 638411

Sponsor of Bishops Castle Leaflet

A comprehensive range of groceries, beers, wines and spirits and a selection of organic and fair-trade products. We aslo 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 p.m. Sun 8.00 a.m. - 9 p.m.
 

Abbey Pets
High Street
(01588) 630447
Mobile 07970 962039

All you need for your pet. Free local delivery. Lots of special offers. Also wild bird feed, feeders and nest boxes, animal associated gifts and greeting cards.
Open Mon - Sat 9.45 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Closed Wednesdays
 

Harvest Wholefoods (out of town)
Lydham
SY9 5HB
Tel: (01588) 638990

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.
     

 

   

 

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.

Drovers Travel
44 Church Street
01588 630333
Fax 01588 630300
enquiries@droverstravel.gtmail.co.uk
One Stop Travel Shop, part of The Global Travel Group plc. Offering flights, accommodation, transfers, package holidays and cruises featuring all the major tour operators as well as many small independent operators and exclusive access to our own in-house Triton Holidays.
Open Mon - Sat 9.00 - 5.00 pm.
 
Bubbles & Co.
Hair Stylists
15, High Street
Stockists of Tigi and ghd products. - Thurs 10.a.m. - 7.30 p.m.

 

Studio 2 Hair Stylists
Church Street
Lindsay Barker-Jones
Tel: (01588 630140)

Professional and creative hairdressings using the latest colouring, cutting and perming techniques. Tigi stockist.
Tues & Wed 9.00a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Thurs 9.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m. Fri 9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. Sat 9.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. Senior citizens Wed.
Appointments not always necessary.
 

Halls
43 Church Street
(01588) 638639/638755

www.hallsestateagents.co.uk

Autioneers, 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 - Fri 9.00am - 5.15pm
 

Norman R. Lloyd and Co
31, High Street
Tel (01588) 638511
Fax (01588) 638889
www.normanlloyd.com

Land and estate agents, valuers, chartered surveyors, and auctioneers. For all your property needs - residential sales and lettings; Home Buyers and building surveys undertaken, commercial sales and lettings - with professional and friendly service.
Open Mon - Fri 9.00a.m. - 5.00p.m.
 

MedlicottSnows,
The Old Picture House,
High Street
(01588) 638425
www.snowssolicitors.co.uk

Sponsor of Bishops Castle Leaflet

7, Wylcwm Pace, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1AE (01547) 528332

Solicitors and Commissioners for Oaths offering a reliable and sympathetic approach to your legal problems.
Country property specialists
Dedicated matrimonial department
Appointments not always necessary and home visits by arrangement.
Open Mon to Fri 9.00a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

 

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. Most credit cards accepted.

Open Mon to Sat 7.00 am - 8.00 pm Sun 9.00 am - 6.00 pm

 

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.  

Castle Cars
Station Street
Tel: (01588) 638072

castlecarsbishopscastle.co.uk

Sponsor of Bishops Castle Leaflet

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 available in our showroom. 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.  

The Marches Centre for Complementary Medicine
at The Pharmacy
Church Street
(01588) 638408

We offer a wide range of complimentary therapies: Acupuncture, Alexander Technique, Allergy Testing, Aromatherapy, Beauty Therapy, Colonic Irrigation, Homoeopathy, Hydrotherm Massage, Kinesiology, Rebirthing, Reflexology, Reilki, Shiatsu and Stress Management. Nutritional counselling, aqua detox aqua detox, osteopathy, colonic . hydrotherapy, Bowen technique.
Wed 8.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Sat 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
Open Mon - Sat 8.30am - 6.00pm. Telephone for an appointment.

 

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For more details contact Jane Carroll:
Bishop's Castle Tourist Information Point
Tel: 01588 638467 (0044 1588 638467)
Fax: 01588 630126 (0044 1588 630126)
email jane@oldtime.co.uk

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