- 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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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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Fashion
Pocket Watch & Petticoats
Swing dresses, wiggle dresses, high-waisted trousers, knitwear and so much more (sizes 6–26).
Gift Shops
Podarok
Filled to brim with beautiful gifts for your loved ones, or a treat for yourself – quirky handbags, unique homewares and beautiful jewellery.
Bicycle Shops & Repairs
Primo Cycles & Repairs
A bike fit with us will be the best investment you'll ever make in your cycling.
Gift Shops
Pure Source England
Beauty brands that stand out and deliver in their performance and ingredients, are not tested on animals and are better for the environment and for you.
Gift Shops
Robert Graham 1874 Whiskey & Cigars
Unparalleled service, specialist knowledge and one of the country's largest selections of finest whiskies, cigars, tobacco products and accessories.
Bicycle Shops & Repairs
Rutland Cycling
Whether it’s getting the miles in on the road bike, or pushing ourselves to the limit off-road attacking some gnarly mountain bike trails, we’re all about life on two wheels.
Bicycle Shops & Repairs
S&G Cycles
A friendly cycle workshop and hire station in cambridge looking after all your bicycle repair needs.
Accessories
Fashion
Gift Shops
SageBrown
SageBrown is a British luxury brand specialising in handcrafted leather goods. Renowned for its exceptional quality and timeless design, the brand offers a wide range of products, including handbags, wallets, and briefcases, all crafted with meticulous attention to detail. SageBrown combines traditional craftsmanship with modern style, ensuring that every item is both functional and elegant. Committed to sustainability and ethical practices, SageBrown sources premium materials responsibly, making it a trusted choice for those seeking sophisticated, high-quality accessories.
Fashion
Sahara
Contemporary clothing with a unique aesthetic inspired by the spirit of adventure, global design discoveries and unbounded creativity.
Gift Shops
Samuel Smiley Gift Shop
High quality, officially licensed University of Cambridge clothing, a large selection of University of Cambridge gifts, all kinds of Cambridge souvenirs and artworks by local Cambridge artists.
Jewellers
Serena Jewellers
Using our onsite workshop, we design beautiful jewellery, as well as offering bespoke services to the general public.
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.
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.
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.
Accessories
Art & Framing
Gift Shops
Home Furnishings
Storigraphic
Sustainable design studio, brand and store creative award-winning paperware, homeware and accessories to transform the everyday. We provide a fresh perspective with our range of crafted goods; all products are sustainably produced in the UK, with 5% of sales profit donated to charity.
Art & Framing
Summer at the Beach Arts
Summer at the Beach is an annual Arts Festival run by a collaborative group of more than 20 artists living and working around Waterbeach. The group includes many professional artists with prestigious exhibition histories, including the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts. Alongside the multifaceted arts exhibition showcasing a diverse range of work, there is a series of free, fully accessible, cultural, and creative events for all ages.
Did you know?
A big hit with visitors to the city, the Corpus Clock depicts a golden, grasshopper-like monster (the ‘Chronophage’) eating time.