- 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
Bespoke garments individually tailored to your own personal requirements.
Custom-printed clothing for sportswear & clubs, corporate & workwear, college & school wear, events & publicity, including one-offs and small runs.
We sell cycling accessories for all types of rider, with a specific focus on independent and sustainable brands.
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 is Cambridge's premier gift & souvenir retailer.
Stylish, practical and made to last. Beautiful designs from the past, rediscovered and wonderfully made perfect for today.
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.
Clothing and curtain alterations and clothing repair service.
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 is ideal for a great day out with shopping, eating and entertainment.
Sarah Key Books has specialised in children’s and illustrated books since 1987, and has occupied the Haunted Bookshop since 1993.
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.
We are the Museum of Cambridge. Our collection shares more than 300 years of history in a 400 year old former pub and coaching inn. Discover the social history of life in Cambridge where you'll learn extraordinary stories of the ordinary people.
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.
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.
Located on bustling Bridge Street, Three Joes is a proudly independent group of local pizza restaurants serving seriously tasty sourdough pizzas, craft beers, cocktails, hand-spun shakes and a tasty Mini Joes menu for under 8's. We make our sourdough from scratch everyday using the finest Caputo flour and all our pizzas are cooked from fresh using high quality ingredients. Whether you're a meat-eater, vegan, veggie or gluten-free, we've got you covered.
Not many pubs can claim to have served a man a pint just after he’d discovered the secret of life itself, but The Eagle can! It was in this city centre pub that scientists Francis Crick and James Watson announced their discovery of DNA in the 1953.