- 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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Unique Cambridge
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
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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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Shopping Centres
Grand Arcade
Find a selection of over 60 premium and high street retailers under one sky-lit roof.
Lion Yard
The Lion Yard Shopping Centre, celebrating 40 years of offering a great selection of stores and places to eat
The Grafton
The Grafton is ideal for a great day out with shopping, eating and entertainment.
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Top six things to see and do in Cambridge this Autumn / Winter
Explore boutique shops, experience calming wellness treatments and indulge in delicious food in local restaurants celebrating seasonal produce.
Guide to Shopping in Cambridge
Here are a few must-visit streets for keen shoppers to explore:
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Leisure Activities
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The Bridge First Aid Ltd
Individuals looking for classroom training dates, are you fed up of dead end searches? Look no further… We deliver the regions largest choice of public in-person first aid for animals and people, and mental health training, mental health first aid, and suicide awareness courses. Simple Skills Save Lives
Home Furnishings
The Cambridge Fabric Company
Fabrics that show off the best in British design with made-to-order curtains, blinds and soft furnishings, offering a high quality, hand-finished service at affordable prices.
Gift Shops
The Cambridge Gift Shop
The Cambridge Gift Shop is Cambridge's premier gift & souvenir retailer.
Accessories
The Cambridge Satchel Company
Stylish, practical and made to last. Beautiful designs from the past, rediscovered and wonderfully made perfect for today.
Fine Dining
Food & Drink
Restaurants
The Captains Table
The Captain’s Table is an Art Deco-inspired cruising restaurant. Perfect for Hen Do's, Celebrations Dinners, Reunions and Indulgent Tours of the local countryside. We also have the Captain’s Launch a fully refurbished 1920s river cruiser. Perfect for river trips and afternoon tea.
Accessories
The Clothing Alteration Company
Clothing and curtain alterations and clothing repair service.
Accessories
The Flower House
Creating combinations of fresh seasonal flowers for all of life’s events. For us there is a huge difference in providing flowers that will inspire romance, to flowers that will bring comfort or cheer.
Books
The Haunted Bookshop
Sarah Key Books has specialised in children’s and illustrated books since 1987, and has occupied the Haunted Bookshop since 1993.
Bars & Clubs
Food & Drink
Pubs
Restaurants
The LAB Cocktail Bar and Kitchen
The LAB Cocktail Bar and Kitchen is a 1920s themed bar with a twist of science. The LAB boasts a menu that is both classy and playful, including unique signature cocktails as well as all the classics. At The LAB you’ll feel special. Full table service means you can sit back and enjoy the unique décor, which offers 1920s luxury with a twist of science.
Bars & Clubs
Coffee Shops & Tea Rooms
Fine Dining
Food & Drink
Key Sites to Visit
Pubs
Restaurants
The Orator
Stylish British bar and brasserie in a beautiful Victorian building, offering cocktails, classic small and large plates & one of Cambridge's largest beer garden's. The Orator is part of The Cambridge Union, a charity owned members club which is home to the world's oldest debating society.
Accessories
The Vacuum Cleaner Centre
We service and repair most makes and models of vacuum cleaners alongside selling new, reconditioned and graded machines. We also hold a large stock of bags, filters and spares and other household items.
Art & Framing
Tindalls Art & Graphics
Offering a range of artist supplies, craft and gifts with a passion for all things arts and craft related.
Fashion
Troon
A unique and eclectic mix of designer clothing and accessories for all ages, sizes and budgets.
Fashion
Trotter & Deane Menswear
Blending an appreciation of British Tailoring with the Italian’s flair for colour and style, to create a unique premium menswear collection.
Gift Shops
Typically British
Traditional independent gift and souvenir shop.
Food & Drink
University Grocers & Newsagent
A newsagent selling magazines, newpapers and various household supplies.
Did you know?
One of the most famous figures in English history, Oliver Cromwell, was laid to rest at Westminster Abbey, but his decapitated head is buried in the grounds of Sidney Sussex College in Cambridge. Grisly but true!