Shopping and Services Guide to Bishop’s Castle
Bishop’s Castle is a thriving town and it offers a wide range of both interesting leisure shops, friendly, individual provision shops and a range of services unexpected in so small a town. So before shopping before you come, heading for the nearest large supermarket to do “shopping as usual”, try Bishop’s Castle for a more enjoyable and hassle free experience. The town offers plentiful, free car parking for those with patience to negotiate its somewhat cluttered streets and lots of pubs, cafes and restaurants for rest and refreshment and good places to buy food for picnics (see “Where to Eat” section and “provisions” in the Shopping and Service guide.)
Look for “Shropshire Hills Buy Local - Be Sustainable” leaflets and posters, a campaign to encourage residents, businesses and visitors to use local shops and services to help sustain the area’s economy. www.shropshirehills-buylocal.co.uk
The Town Hall will be closed this year due to major renovation work.
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
Auction Yard 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 Methodist Hall, Station St. 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
Methodist Hall, Station St. 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
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 some Thursdays. The auction yard is closed for parking on sale days.
Contact auctioneers Halls (01588) 638639,
e-mail: bishopscastle@halls.to
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
Browsing Shops (scroll down for provisions & 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
14, High Street
(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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Gallery showcasing Steve Willmer’s original furniture, made from locally sourced solid timber, usually oak but also some pieces in ash and walnut. Plus jewellery, handbags, gifts and greeting cards.
Open Jan to March Tues to Sat 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m., April to December Mon to Sat 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Credit cards accepted. |
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Rosie’s Shop,
9, Market Square
07790 549751
Rosie Byrd |
Vintage textiles, jewellery and more.
Open Tues to Sat10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m., Sundays & Bank Holidays 12.00 noon – 4.00 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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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 hand 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 10.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Bank Holidays 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, tables, cupboards, stools, sofas, lamps, 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.
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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 cards and gifts. Delivery service available and wedding consultation service.
Open Mon & Tues 9.00 a.m. 3.00 p.m. Wed 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon. Thurs & Fri 9.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Sat 9.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. All credit cards accepted.
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Decorative Antiques
47 Church Street
Bishop's Castle
Tel/Fax(01588) 638851
decorative-antiques.co.uk
Richard Moulson & Evelyn Bowles |
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 Thursday, Friday and Saturday. If you have far to come, or want access at another time, please ring first.
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Get Ahead Hats 01588 638246
Three miles from Bishop’s Castle 07880 593873
www.getaheadhats.co.uk
Nowela Swanson |
Designer styles to hire/buy or custom made.
Personal friendly service in a relaxed rural environment.
Flexible opening hours - by appointment. |
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Provisions
The New Deli,
The Porch House
35, High St. Tel:
(01588) 638190
newdelibc@gmail.com
Carol Naden |
Cheesemonger, delicatessen and cook shop.
Open Mon - Sat. 9.30a.m. – 4.30 p.m. |
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Thyme Takeaway Café
19 High Street
(01588) 630603
Josie Stephens
07949 859869 |
Freshly filled baguettes and sandwiches, salads, quiches and soups.
Delicious cakes and scones. All homemade.
A wide range for gluten free and vegetarians.
Using local traceable produce.
Open Mon - Sat 10.00a.m. – 6.00p.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.
Food Hygiene Rating 5
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Harvest Wholefoods *
Lydham
SY9 5HB
Tel: (01588) 638990
Sue Jones
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We are a large, friendly and helpful wholefood shop offering a huge range of natural wholefoods, GM free and organic products. We also sell herbs, natural remedies, skin care products, books, terracotta cookware, crafts, 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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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. - 5.30 p.m. Sat 8.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. 2.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. |
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Union Street Garage
(Bishop’s Castle Limited)
(01588) 638349
www.unionstreetgarage.co.uk |
MOTs for class 4 vehicles, servicing and repairs, diesel and red diesel sales.
Open Mon to Fri 8.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Saturday mornings by appointment. |
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Norman
Jones
(01588) 638677
Mobile: 07971 252069
normanjonesdomesticappliances.co.uk
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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.
For Vacuum Repairs-Washing Machine Sales-Vac Bags/Belts find us at
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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.medlicottsnows.co.uk
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Solicitors and Commissioners for Oaths offering a reliable and sympathetic approach to your legal problems.
Local experts in:
- property buying and selling
- family/separation/divorce/children
- wills/estates/probates
Open Mon to Fri 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Home visits by arrangement. |
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Bubbles
& Co.
Hair Stylists
15, High Street
(01588) 638656
Emma |
Ladies and gents hairdressing. Appointments not always necessary. Specialising in all the up to date colouring techniques. We also offer manicures and pedicures, nail extensions and shellac nails. Call today for your free consultation. Stockists of Moroccan Oil products, Kerastraight and Tigi.
Open Mon, 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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A Cut Above
The Curly Tail
Boars Head
(01588) 638090 |
L'Oreal Professional Cutting & Colour Specialist offering you a full range of hair products and services to make you feel the way you should!
Call Darren or Jo to book your hair for that special occasion! Preferential rates for guests staying at the Boars Head. |
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Bishop's Castle Post Office
(01588) 630695
at the Boar's Head Crossroads |
Offering access to your banking & postal services, National Lottery, a wide range of greeting cards, gift wrapping & stationary, foreign currency and travel insurance. Free cash withdrawals & banking deposits.
Mobile phone top ups and phone cards, including international.
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
Contact Jerry Bryce Smith
The Old Schoolhouse, Station St., Bishop’s
Castle
(01588) 630006 |
An affiliation of craftsmen who collaborate to highlight the advantages of buying high quality, sustainable, locally made furniture.
Jerry Bryce-Smith (01588) 638878 jbrycesmith@gmail.com
Tom Clough (01547)529998 www.sofasonthenet.co.uk
Jon Letcher (01588) 650416 www.silverspearinstruments.co.uk
Martin Aplin 07814 470393 www.milburywoodcraft.co.uk
Paul Jaques (01743) 891435 www.jaquesdesign.co.uk
Stuart Carroll (01588) 638467 www.oldtimechairs.co.uk
Mark Arbon (01588) 630367
07796 446275 www.delite.me.uk
Matthew Thomas 07976593219 www.eyefidesign.com
Terry Browne (01547)530260 tjbrowne820@btinternet.com
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