- 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
Inspiration
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.
KEY FACTS
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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.
Inspire me
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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Food & Drink
Cambridge Local
Cambridge Local is an off-licence selling a range of alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and snacks.
City Tours
Leisure Activities
Tourism
Cambridge Running Tours
Jog through Cambridge’s hidden gems—alumni-led runs at your pace, where fitness meets fabulous tracks and fascinating facts. 🏃♀️
Accessories
Cambridge Strings
A specialist stringed instrument store with over 45 years’ experience in music retail, offering a high-quality service and competitive pricing to all musicians.
City Tours
Gift Shops
Tourism
Cambridge Tourist Information Centre
Cambridge Tourist Information Centre will help make your trip to Cambridge truly special & unforgettable one. We have an array of activities / recommendations to help you explore, experience, and enjoy your visit to the city. Visit us for in-person advice and tailored suggestions, tour ticket bookings, luggage storage, events brochures, shopping in the historical centre and friendly green badge guides to show you around. Get in touch before your visit and we will be happy to help you plan your trip.
Books
Cambridge University Press Bookshop
Showcasing over 50,000 titles, with access to a huge backlist of 'print on demand' editions from the Press back-catalogue. We also stock a large range of Cambridge souvenirs and bookish gifts for the discerning visitor.
Food & Drink
Cambridge Wine Merchants
One of the biggest independent wine merchants in the country, ‘we’re only as good as the last bottle we sold’, so we buy with love, dedication and flair.
Campkins Cameras
Since 1952, Campkins Cameras has been Cambridge’s trusted local shop for honest, expert advice — helping photographers at every stage
Jewellers
Catherine Jones of Cambridge
Family-owned jeweller since 1963 selling original pieces, plus work from other designers.
Jewellers
Cellini Jewellery
Cellini is an independent company of designers and makers of fine jewellery, self contained and complete with its own workshops.
Books
Christian Science Reading Room
Christian Science is a prayer-based method of treating disease and alleviating suffering. It has been practiced by thousands of professional healers around the world for over 125 years.
City Tours
Key Sites to Visit
Leisure Activities
Park
Tourism
Walking & Cycling Routes
CityDays Urban Adventure Hunts
Escape room meets city tour. Explore Cambridge’s historic highlights and hidden quirks in this puzzle-filled adventure through its centre!
Accessories
Country Traditionals
Country Traditionals are the main UK importers of the hand crafted, hand decorated stoneware made by Ceramika Artystyczna in Boleslawiec, Poland.
Coffee Shops & Tea Rooms
Gift Shops
Creative Grounds Café
More than a café – enjoy coffee, cake, creative experiences, workshops, handmade gifts and craft kits in the heart of Willingham.
Fashion
Cuckoo
Fabulous clothes and accessories, in a relaxed, non-intimidating environment with award-winning customer service.
Art & Framing
Museums & Galleries
David Parr House
David Parr House is an ordinary terraced house with an extraordinary hand-painted interior. Home to the Victorian working-class artist, David Parr and his family, the house is an example of Arts and Crafts workmanship layered with 20th-century social history.
Fashion
Home Furnishings
Ede & Ravenscroft
From the exquisite and celebrated bespoke service, to personal tailoring and shirt making, plus ceremonial robes for all occasions.
Did you know?
University of Cambridge was founded in 1209, making it the world's fourth-oldest surviving university.