Liverpool Echo
·Jul 2026
Not Altrincham, Knutsford or Nantwich — the little market town near Liverpool with UK's best high street
Shrewsbury is highlighted as a standout market town near Liverpool, celebrated for Wyle Cop, a historic street known for its preserved medieval architecture and long stretch of independent shops. The area features numerous listed buildings and thriving small businesses, helping it earn recognition as the UK's best high street. Visitors can explore boutiques, cafés, markets, museums and historic sites, with local leaders attributing the town’s appeal to its strong independent retail and hospitality scene.