- 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
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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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Guide to Shopping in Cambridge
Here are a few must-visit streets for keen shoppers to explore:
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Art & Framing
John Beazor & Sons
A traditional antique shop dealing in 18th and early 19th century furniture, clocks and barometers, and a range of decorative items including tea-caddies and boxes.
Fashion
Joseph Cheaney Shoes
Committed to producing the finest footwear entirely made in England. Timeless styles have been reimagined to have a more rugged edge.
Food & Drink
King Street Newsagent
A newsagent selling magazines, newpapers and various household supplies.
Tourism
Kings College Visitor Centre
The Shop at King's was established to support the charitable aims of King's College, Cambridge. All profits from sales support the College as a place of education, religion, learning and research.
Food & Drink
Kings News
A newsagent selling magazines, newpapers and various household supplies.
Accessories
Fashion
Gift Shops
Tourism
Laird Hatters
Laird Hatters is a British independent hatters known for its dedication to traditional craftsmanship and contemporary style. Each hat is designed and handmade by skilled artisans, using time-honoured techniques such as hand-blocking, steaming, stitching, and finishing. With a commitment to quality materials—fine felts, premium tweeds, linens, and leathers—Laird Hatters creates pieces that balance heritage with modern design, offering distinctive styles for both men and women. Founded on the belief that craftsmanship should be personal, sustainable, and built to last, Laird Hatters produces hats in small batches, ensuring attention to detail at every stage. From classic trilbies and fedoras to flat caps and bold statement pieces, each hat reflects the individuality of the wearer. With a shop in Cambridge and a working workshop located in Hertfordshire, Laird Hatters continues to champion British making, combining artistry, authenticity, and style in every handmade piece.
Fashion
Lilac Rose
An independent fashion boutique selling women’s clothes, jewellery and accessories.
Gift Shops
Lost in Vinyl
Dedicated to offering new and second hand vinyl at affordable prices.
Accessories
Millers Music Centre
Millers aim to delight their customers with an experience that is genuinely different, we believe music and musical instruments are a great investment, enriching lives with well documented educational, social, and health benefits.
Fashion
Modish Shoes
Looking for ladies shoes that are beautiful, affordable and, above all, comfortable? Then look no further!
Art & Framing
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Museums & Galleries
MODO Gallery
Contemporary Cambridge gallery showcasing David Hockney in an elegant three-floor space.
Gift Shops
Nomads
Travelling the high seas from Timbuktu to Kathmandu, Nomads is a unique Aladdin’s Cave on Kings Parade.
Fashion
North Shoes
Quality footwear with honest dedicated customer service for all.
Gift Shops
Parade the Gift Shop
Home to some of the oldest teddy bears in the world. They also sell toys, games, train sets and handmade crafted collectables including ornaments.
Gift Shops
Party Mania Party Goods
Colourful shop selling fancy dress for adults and kids, plus wigs, makeup and helium balloons.
Art & Framing
Peter Crabbe Antiques
An antique dealer buying and selling a range of old collectible items including furniture and ornaments.
Did you know?
Forming part of St John’s College, The Bridge of Sighs is one of Cambridge’s most famous landmarks. It shares little with its Venetian namesake, but this Gothic Revival style structure is a beauty in its own right, best admired by punt.