Store Directory

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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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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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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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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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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Zest supports young adults aged 14 upwards with progressive and incurable illnesses – ensuring they get specialist care to live life to the full. Through our shop in Ipswich, and pop-up events, you ca…

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Bringing the best in Asian and African groceries to Ipswich town centre.

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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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Lush not only offers great bath bomb gifts, the store offers skin and haircare consultations, and hosts parties and events.

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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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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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Try our delicious breakfast, kids and main menus with vegan and vegetarian options, Online and in-store retailer of geek culture merchandise and games, Each store runs an extensive programme of events…

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‘The Saints’ is a special community of Ipswich shops with an array of independents in beautiful heritage buildings.

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Founded in 2024 by Will and Jenny, our ethos is to provide gender-neutral and unisex fashion that is affordable, fun, and fresh! We believe that fashion should be inclusive and accessible to everyone…

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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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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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Clintons believes in enhancing relationships through the expression of personal emotion and through the celebration of sincere connections.

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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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The biggest sports retailer in the UK, offering clothing, footwear and equipment from the very best brands in sports

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Shop on-trend womenswear, quality menswear, home and beauty essentials and mouth-watering food and drink.

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Shop Outdoor Clothing including waterproof jackets, ski clothing, walking boots & more.

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Groceries, baked goods, health & beauty and more

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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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Harpers Furniture is a family run business, selling British handmade sofas and mattresses, oak and painted furniture.

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The first newsagent in the Smith family name opened in 1792. Now with over 600 stores on the high street and another 800+ travel stores at airports, train stations, hospitals, workplaces and motorway…

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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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High-street chain selling men’s & ladies’ gold, silver & diamond jewellery, watches & gifts.

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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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Waterstones began in 1982 under the aegis of its founder, Tim Waterstone. Over the decades that have followed, we have grown to become an icon of the British cultural landscape, with expert bookseller…

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HMV

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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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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Pop into TK Maxx in Ipswich for big-brand picks at dreamy little prices. Snap up women’s clothing, men’s clothing, homeware and more, all with savings up to 60% compared to RRP with fresh drops daily.

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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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Clothing for everyone, that doesn’t make you look like everyone else! We offer pretty dresses with practical pockets and cosy knitwear in vibrant colours, with a focus on ageless style for women, men…

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Discover award-winning chocolates and luxury chocolate gifts for any occasion at Hotel Chocolat.

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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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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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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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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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A unique gift shop in the heart of Ipswich offering quality cards, gifts, homewares and accessories.

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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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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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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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Browse our deals on mobile phones, tablets and laptops, home broadband, and SIM only deals for personal and business use.

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Big-name designer men’s, women’s & children’s apparel & accessories in a stylish shop.

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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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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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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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Twist ‘n’ Shout is owned by Alan Rayner, who has vast experience in menswear. The shop opened in November 2010.

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Warren James provides meticulously crafted, high quality jewellery at affordable prices with over 40 years of knowledge and experience

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