- 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
From making your own gin with one of the world’s most innovative distilleries, to trying the best of the Cambridge food scene – here are some uniquely Cambridge experiences to seek out during your stay
Find out moreIf 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.
Find a selection of over 60 premium and high street retailers under one sky-lit roof.
The Lion Yard Shopping Centre, celebrating 40 years of offering a great selection of stores and places to eat
The Grafton is ideal for a great day out with shopping, eating and entertainment.
Explore boutique shops, experience calming wellness treatments and indulge in delicious food in local restaurants celebrating seasonal produce.
Here are a few must-visit streets for keen shoppers to explore:
If you’re planning a shopping spree in Cambridge, these are the designer emporiums not to miss
Colourful shop selling fancy dress for adults and kids, plus wigs, makeup and helium balloons.
An antique dealer buying and selling a range of old collectible items including furniture and ornaments.
Swing dresses, wiggle dresses, high-waisted trousers, knitwear and so much more (sizes 6–26).
Filled to brim with beautiful gifts for your loved ones, or a treat for yourself – quirky handbags, unique homewares and beautiful jewellery.
Welcome to Popeyes®! Founded in New Orleans in 1972. It all started with one small restaurant with a big idea that turned into a craze that swept America. Now we’re opening in the UK to serve a new nation of chicken lovers. We’re shaking up the UK chicken game, Louisiana style! Sure, we took our time getting here, but some things are worth the wait. Here in the UK, we use 100% Fresh British Chicken marinated for 12 hours in our signature blend of Louisiana herbs & spices. Then breaded and battered by hand to create that famous Popeyes® shatter crunch texture. So Cambridge, y’all ready for this?
Home to a wide range of British contemporary collections including jewellery, textiles, ceramics, sculptures, silverware and glass.
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Beauty brands that stand out and deliver in their performance and ingredients, are not tested on animals and are better for the environment and for you.
The Edinburgh Woollen Mill, sells timeless Fashion, for Men's and Ladies. Accessories for all including Cambridge Tourist items. Branded items with established names Such as Harris Tweed, beautiful Cashmere's, Heritage handbags and knitwear.
Unparalleled service, specialist knowledge and one of the country's largest selections of finest whiskies, cigars, tobacco products and accessories.
Whether it’s getting the miles in on the road bike, or pushing ourselves to the limit off-road attacking some gnarly mountain bike trails, we’re all about life on two wheels.
The original "University Store" since 1984. Official licensed merchandise, souvenirs and apparel from the University of Cambridge.
A friendly cycle workshop and hire station in cambridge looking after all your bicycle repair needs.
Quintessentially British in character, SageBrown specialises in luxury leather goods for men and women with their own manufacturing workshop.
Contemporary clothing with a unique aesthetic inspired by the spirit of adventure, global design discoveries and unbounded creativity.
High quality, officially licensed University of Cambridge clothing, a large selection of University of Cambridge gifts, all kinds of Cambridge souvenirs and artworks by local Cambridge artists.
Want to meet Cambridge’s largest resident? Head to the Museum of Zoology, where you’ll be greeted by an enormous fin whale skeleton. Measuring 21-metres, it’s one of the largest of its kind ever recorded, and fills the entrance hall end to end.