Shopping

Shopping

If it’s shopping you are after Cambridge has it all, from some of the finest independent boutiques around, a seven day a week market and all the high street brands you might expect, you won’t be disappointed. There’s something for every budget, with luxury boutiques blending seamlessly alongside more affordable fare.

Cambridge has three shopping centres, The Grafton, Lion Yard and Grand Arcade all offering visitors a mix of retail and leisure options you would expect to see. Our historic core and cobbled streets are home to a vast array of independent boutiques covering ladies and men’s wear, home furnishing and exquisite jewellery, to name but a few.

Cambridge isn’t a shopping destination that can done with a quick visit, take your time and explore everything we have to offer.

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KEY FACTS
  • There are over 250 Independent businesses in Cambridge to explore
  • Cambridge has three shopping centres, The Grafton, Lion Yard and Grand Arcade all offering visitors a mix of retail and leisure options

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A-Z of Cambridge Shopping Areas

If it’s shopping you are after Cambridge has it all, from some of the finest independent boutiques around, a seven day a week market and all the high street brands you might expect, you won’t be disappointed.

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Angela Reed
Gift Shops

Angela Reed

Proudly championing beautiful, high quality furniture for over 130 years, Angela Reed has moved and evolved with the times, but we still value quality products and service above everything else.

Ark Gift Shop
Gift Shops

Ark Gift Shop

Founded in 2001, we pride ourselves on sourcing the best and most unusual products delivered with exceptional customer service.

Arthan Fitted Furniture
Home Furnishings

Arthan Fitted Furniture

Quality fitted kitchens and furniture – from sliding wardrobes to alcoves and offices – within or below your budget but always above expectation.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity Shop
Fashion

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity Shop

Filled to the brim with must-have quality clothing, bric-a-brac, handbags, jewellery, men's wear, shoes and childrens clothes and toys!

Artique Art Gallery
Art & Framing

Artique Art Gallery

An environment that makes everybody who walks through the door feel confident of both a warm welcome and an unrivalled fine art experience.

Barham & Son
Home Furnishings

Barham & Son

Solid and engineered oak flooring, Luxury Mineral Plank and Luxury Vinyl Tile flooring, wall panelling, doors and accessories.

Barton Cycle Repairs
Bicycle Shops & Repairs

Barton Cycle Repairs

New, electric, pre-loved & vintage bicycles, accessories, servicing & repairs.

Ben’s Yard
Accessories
Coffee Shops & Tea Rooms
Fashion
Food & Drink
Gift Shops
Home Furnishings
Local Nature Reserve
Restaurants
Walking & Cycling Routes

Ben’s Yard

Launching Spring 2023, Ben's Yard is a rural retail village on the edge of Ely welcoming your new go-to café/restaurant, fashion and lifestyle boutiques, head-to-toe spa services, artisan food hall, playground and a 6 acre event space all beautifully landscaped on the Stuntney Estate with marked trails through woodland, fenland and wildflower meadows.

Bicycle Ambulance
Bicycle Shops & Repairs

Bicycle Ambulance

An actual converted ambulance turned mobile workshop. Willing to take on any request, fixed gear, touring, gravel or otherwise, we will scour the earth to build your bicycle dream.

Bowns
Fashion

Bowns

A cornucopia of some of the best names in contemporary fashion, from chic casual-wear to elegant evening attire and sharp tailoring for the modern woman.

Bridge Cycle Repairs
Bicycle Shops & Repairs

Bridge Cycle Repairs

A bike shop offering a range of bikes, cycling accessories and bicycle repairs.

Burr Bridal
Fashion

Burr Bridal

Stunning collections of wedding dresses sourced from all over the world from leading designers.

Byard Art
Art & Framing

Byard Art

Our innovative exhibition programme offers a unique selection of two and three-dimensional work, all in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Cambridge Cheese Company
Food & Drink

Cambridge Cheese Company

Exceptional and unforgettable artisanal food, from producers who are passionate, dedicated and share our key values regarding sustainability, fantastic animal welfare and high quality produce.

Cambridge Contemporary Art
Art & Framing

Cambridge Contemporary Art

Specialising in handmade prints, paintings, sculptures and crafts, the gallery shows the work of over 100 UK-based artists, with a new exhibition every month.

Cambridge Contemporary Craft
Art & Framing

Cambridge Contemporary Craft

Since opening in 1990, we have gained a reputation for our range of high quality work and innovative exhibitions of local, national and international artists.

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Did you know?

The city’s name is known around the world, but it wasn’t always called Cambridge. In the Middle Ages it was known as Grantabridge, meaning the bridge over the river Granta (one of the sources of the River Cam).