Ipswich is a hub for small independent shops, appearing in the top ten of a recent poll of towns and cities in the UK with the most independent shops!
With an eclectic mix of boutiques, gift stores, great artisan coffee and local independent shops you can visit major chains on the high street (such as Marks & Spencer, WH Smith, Primark, and Boots) enjoy Ipswich Market for fresh produce around the Cornhill, yet turn the corner for little independent shops tucked off the main thoroughfare in The Walk or Buttermarket.
The town centre has three Shopping Centres – Sailmakers in the High Street, the Buttermarket Shopping Centre and a dedicated indoor space for Microshops in Carr Street.
Many indie shops are located in an area known as ‘The Saints’ (St Nicholas’ Street and St Peter’s Street), which is one of the town’s oldest and most historical areas. It’s perfectly situated just five minutes from the town centre and the waterfront area. Offering a lovely walk between these two beautiful central locations.
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Bringing the best in Asian and African groceries to Ipswich town centre.
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Bespoke jewellers Berridges have been in Ipswich since 1994. Opening the shop was the idea of Christopher Hardman and David Berridge. Both worked together at Croydons in Ipswich, forming a close worki…
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Casual fashion chain for under-25s, with own-brand & international designs for both men & women.
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Boots is a go-to for beauty, skincare, accessories, and health. With a mission to get customers looking and feeling better, whether that’s showcasing the new make-up ranges from the likes of NYX, Ri…
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We’re working towards a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. By buying items from our charity store in Ipswich you will help us to prevent various heart conditions from develo…
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We’re working towards a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. By buying furniture and electrical items from our charity store in Ipswich you will help us to prevent various heart…
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Welcome to Buttermarket Lighting! We are an independent family-run firm with over 40 years trading experience in quality decorative lighting. We operate from our large town centre showroom located in…
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At the Buttermarket Shopping Centre in Ipswich you will find places to dine, socialise and shop as well as an underground car park and gym!
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A UK -wide charity shop supporting Cancer Research UK.
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A UK-wide charity shop supporting Cancer Research UK.
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Discover the latest shoe trends and footwear styles at Clarks. Explore our range of fashionable shoes, trendy sandals, casual trainers or iconic winter boots.
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Clintons believes in enhancing relationships through the expression of personal emotion and through the celebration of sincere connections.
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Coes Ipswich is an independent department store offering contemporary and classic styles from leading brands in menswear, womenswear, sportswear, lifestyle and gifts.
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You’ll find the widest range of arts and crafts materials in the Ipswich area at Craftability in Ipswich town centre…
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Deichmann provides quality footwear at an affordable price and when you visit our shops, we help you find the perfect fit. Our range is ideal for all ages, occasions, and styles. Plus, you’ll find a…
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Nestled in the heart of Ipswich along the historic Dial Lane, you’ll find Dial Lane Books. Ipswich’s only independent bookshop, Dial Lane Books have a huge range of fiction, non-fiction, classics, and…
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We offer an extensive selection of jewellery, ranging from diamonds, gold and silver jewellery, watches and clocks, to gifts and collectibles, as well as our magnificent collection of engagement rings…
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What we wear is part of this journey. FatFace clothing is carefully crafted to live life in, to embark on everyday adventures that make you smile. The world around us inspires our considered British s…
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Halløj! We love design, creativity and fun. Flying Tiger Copenhagen is a Danish store concept. Our stores offer an ever-changing selection of own-designed products at surprisingly affordable prices….
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Charity shop and Café supporting young adults aged 16-24 that are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET).
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High-street chain selling men’s & ladies’ gold, silver & diamond jewellery, watches & gifts.
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Harpers Furniture is a family run business, selling British handmade sofas and mattresses, oak and painted furniture.
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We bring you the best in music, film, games and technology. Visit us for the latest music, DVD, blu-ray and games releases, plus a wide range of t-shirts, gifts, collectables and vinyl, along with fri…
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With over 145 years of experience in the industry, H&B supplies customers with a wide range of vitamins, minerals, health supplements, specialist foods and natural beauty products.
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Discover award-winning chocolates and luxury chocolate gifts for any occasion at Hotel Chocolat.
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JD Sports is the leading trainer and sports fashion retailer in the UK. With many limited edition and exclusive designs from adidas Originals and Nike.
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Lush not only offers great bath bomb gifts, the store offers skin and haircare consultations, and hosts parties and events.
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Our mission is to help you discover more wines, beers and spirits that you’ll love.
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Shop on-trend womenswear, quality menswear, home and beauty essentials and mouth-watering food and drink.
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Ipswich is one of eight Microshop locations in the UK, part of a retail and start-up revolution for small businesses to move from clicks to bricks.
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Millets is the perfect place to grab yourself a bargain in preparation for your next visit to the campsite, walking trails, or country.
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For big days and everydays, for milestones and more minor moments. It all matters – and it’s all worthy of a great outfit. With over 170 years of tailoring know-how and a collection of modern suit…
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At New Look, we understand the transformative power of a really great outfit, and we take our feel-good mission seriously. We aspire to be the go-to destination for fashion that makes you feel like yo…
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Norwich Road contains a fantastic array of businesses, ambitious entrepreneurs and passionate community leaders offering a vibrant mix, giving Norwich Road a real buzz.
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Shop the latest mobile phones
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Step into the universe of Pandora jewellery and be inspired by our jewellery themes, aesthetics and collaborations to tell your own style story, to celebrate your unique style.
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Amazing fashion, amazing prices. Primark is an international fashion retailer stocking clothing for women, men, kids and babies and items for the home.
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FASHION IS OUR DNA. River Island is an icon of the British high street. Inspired by the latest trends and our heritage style archives, we’ve been serving style and leading trends for over sixty years…
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Since 2006, Robert Gatward Jewellers in Ipswich has been the centre for luxury watch brands in East Anglia. With a dedicated Rolex Showroom, Tudor, Breitling, OMEGA, TAG Heuer and more, as well as a s…
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At Ryman Ipswich you can shop for stationery and office supplies, as well as print from USB/email, photocopy. We also have a comb binding services, can laminate, send items by DHL or money transfer vi…
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Sailmakers is situated in the middle of Ipswich town centre, with pedestrian access directly from Tavern Street on one side, and Crown Street beside the Bus Station on the other.
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Groceries, baked goods, health & beauty and more
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Here at Savers, our friendly store teams have been delighting customers on the high street for over 30 years. Our mission is to provide not only the best customer service, but also bring you the best…
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Here at shoezone, we make shoe shopping that little bit easier with a wide range of different collections available, for any occasion, all at an affordable price!
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We’ve been a family-run business for 40 years, working together with our store partners to provide the best value optometry, audiology and other healthcare service for our customers.
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The biggest sports retailer in the UK, offering clothing, footwear and equipment from the very best brands in sports
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St Stephen’s Church is in the centre of Ipswich and bridges the gap between its sister venues, The Smokehouse and The Baths, run by not for profit live music organisation Brighten The Corners. It is…
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We stock the biggest beauty and health brands, as well as exclusive brands and products that can only be found at Superdrug
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T.H.Baker is a family owned business with over 130 years experience in the jewellery and watch industry. T.H.Baker has established itself as a popular independent jeweller while sticking to standards…
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A massive range of toys for children and big kids alike. Indoor & outdoor toys, craft products, electronic games, costumes and more.
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