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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Decathlon
Accessories
Bicycle Shops & Repairs
Walking & Cycling Routes

Decathlon

Decathlon makes sport accessible to the many by designing, producing and selling great value sports products all over the world. Our Cambridge store in the Grafton Centre is home to 25 sports experts waiting to share their knowledge with you. We also offer bike servicing and repairs in our in store workshop.

DNA design LAB
Home Furnishings

DNA design LAB

DNA design LAB is a bespoke rug design studio. We design in the UK and handmake in India. Clients can choose our patterns to start a project with the colour combinations and sizes their desire. We make a rendering to preview the looks. Our rugs could be hand tufted or knotted. Materials options from natural wool, silk to recycled plastic. Lead time is normally 6-8 weeks. Prices depend on the materials and sizes and weaving methods.

Dukels Ltd

Dukels Ltd

We are a specialist hair and beauty supply store specialised in Afro hair products and hair extensions, wigs and beauty products for every race & colour. We are open 10am to 6pm Mondays Saturdays.

Dukels Wigs
Accessories

Dukels Wigs

Dukels supplies all kinds of hair extensions, hair & beauty products, make-up, hair accessories, fashion jewellery and wigs.

Ede & Ravenscroft
Fashion
Home Furnishings

Ede & Ravenscroft

From the exquisite and celebrated bespoke service, to personal tailoring and shirt making, plus ceremonial robes for all occasions.

Flannels
Fashion

Flannels

The ultimate destination for new luxury just got even better, with 17 new FLANNELS stores opening this year. Stocking the biggest names in fashion and beauty, FLANNELS is a super-inclusive, multi-category retailer, that’s reviving in-store experiences and bringing luxury to everyone.

Flat Planet Cycle Repairs
Bicycle Shops & Repairs

Flat Planet Cycle Repairs

Full repair, restoration and bespoke new-build services plus secondhand and reconditioned bikes of all types and sizes.

Freckleface Home Fragrance
Gift Shops
Home Furnishings

Freckleface Home Fragrance

Luxury home fragrance store specialising in handmade vegan soya wax melts, candles, reed diffusers, fragrance oils and homewares. Our store is open Monday to Saturday 10am - 5.30pm and Sunday 11am - 4pm.

G David Bookseller
Books

G David Bookseller

An ever-changing collection of antiquarian and second hand books and antique prints.

GALLERIE V
Art & Framing
Free
Key Sites to Visit
Leisure Activities
Museums & Galleries
Toilets

GALLERIE V

GALLERIE V is a Cambridge-based youth gallery which opened its doors on May 19, 2021. Our mission is to support, inspire, and educate the local youth community, by showcasing the work of young artists aged 14-25 from all over the UK in group open call exhibitions. By providing a platform for artists to express their creativity, we aim to create a community which enables young individuals to showcase and develop their creative potential.

Giles & Co
Gift Shops

Giles & Co

Along with our own exclusive designs for men, woman and children, we offer one of the best ranges of Cambridge clothing in the city.

Graces Accessories
Accessories

Graces Accessories

A small family business offering official Cambridge University apparel and souvenirs, sterling silver jewellery, semi precious stones and amber jewellery, fashion scarves and accessories.

Graduate Cambridge
Bars & Clubs
Car Parks
Food & Drink
Hotels
Pubs
Restaurants
Tourism

Graduate Cambridge

Nestled on the banks of The River Cam and in the heart of city centre, this idyllic retreat is perfect for history lovers, locals and city-dwellers seeking a much-needed getaway.

Grand Arcade

Grand Arcade

Find a selection of over 60 premium and high street retailers under one sky-lit roof.

Harold and Charles
Gift Shops

Harold and Charles

Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery
Jewellers

Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery

2020's "UK Bespoke Jeweller of the Year", leading the way in custom rings and jewellery, offering an unparalleled level of creative design, master craftsmanship and customer service.

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Did you know?

The first game of football, as we know it, was played in Cambridge in 1848.