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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Serena Jewellers
Jewellers

Serena Jewellers

Using our onsite workshop, we design beautiful jewellery, as well as offering bespoke services to the general public.

Sevenwolves Menswear
Fashion

Sevenwolves Menswear

Sevenwolves was born from a desire to curate outstanding emerging brands in men’s fashion alongside timeless classics that have bridged Youth to Man.

Sew Creative
Home Furnishings

Sew Creative

A crafting hub for Cambridge, stocking a wide range of fabrics, sewing machines and wool as well as patterns and general haberdashery.

Soap & Clay
Art & Framing
Gift Shops
Home Furnishings

Soap & Clay

We are a friendly family owned shop that specialise in artisan soap and bath products that are kind to nature and kind to your skin. We use clays in our products for a spa-quality experience. Our Cambridge shop also sells pottery sourced by local artists along with a range of handmade nature-inspired gifts unique to our store.

Stapleford Granary
Books
Coffee Shops & Tea Rooms
Free
Museums & Galleries

Stapleford Granary

A home for the culturally curious… Music, art, education & conversation in a beautiful 19th century farm complex with outstanding facilities, situated at the foot of the Gog Magog Downs and just 5 miles from the centre of Cambridge.

Sundaes Shoes
Fashion

Sundaes Shoes

Bringing comfort and style together to create one of the most truly unique and colourful shoe shops in Cambridge.

Sweet Home Supermarket
Food & Drink

Sweet Home Supermarket

Sweet Home Chinese Supermarket is a food store selling a variety of Chinese and other Oriental food products.

Tailor & Cutter
Fashion

Tailor & Cutter

Bespoke garments individually tailored to your own personal requirements.

Talking T’s
Gift Shops

Talking T’s

Custom-printed clothing for sportswear & clubs, corporate & workwear, college & school wear, events & publicity, including one-offs and small runs.

The Cambridge Fabric Company
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.

The Cambridge Gift Shop
Gift Shops

The Cambridge Gift Shop

The Cambridge Gift Shop is Cambridge's premier gift & souvenir retailer.

The Cambridge Satchel Company
Accessories

The Cambridge Satchel Company

Stylish, practical and made to last. Beautiful designs from the past, rediscovered and wonderfully made perfect for today.

The Captains Table
Bars & Clubs
City Tours
Fine Dining
Food & Drink
Punting
Restaurants
Tourism

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.

The Clothing Alteration Company
Accessories

The Clothing Alteration Company

Clothing and curtain alterations and clothing repair service.

The Flower House
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.

The Grafton

The Grafton

The Grafton is ideal for a great day out with shopping, eating and entertainment.

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Cambridge is home to Europe’s largest and most successful technology cluster, with around 5,000 science and tech companies generating an annual revenue of over £15.5 billion between them.