- 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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Key Sites to Visit
Museums & Galleries
Tourism
The Museum of Cambridge
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.
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.
Gift Shops
University of Cambridge Museum Gift Shop
Drawing on the diverse and eclectic collections of the eight University museums and the Botanic Garden, with merchandise inspired by the museum collections.
Books
Gift Shops
Museums & Galleries
Tourism
University of Cambridge Museums Shop
The University of Cambridge Museums shop on Kings Parade showcases products inspired by all the museums and collections of Cambridge. The perfect store for last minute gift shopping, visit the UCM shop for an amazing range of products suitable for all ages.
Did you know?
One of Cambridge’s most eye-catching pieces of public art is the Snowy Farr sculpture in the Market Square.