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

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

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

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

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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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O2

Shop the latest mobile phones and offers available from the O2 network.

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

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Imperio Food Store brings the essence of Europe to your table. We offer a diverse range of European products, including groceries, fresh produce, deli items, bakery goods, and specialty imports, with…

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

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

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Puzzle is a fashion gift lifestyle boutique. With a curated selection of unique, items, each piece is individually sourced with the utmost care to ensure you’ll never find the same thing twice. Whet…

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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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Luxury Home Interiors and accessories with an Interior Design service.

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

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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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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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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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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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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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Laser Hair Removal | HydraFacial | Cosmetic Aesthetics and More!

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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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Our mission is to help you discover more wines, beers and spirits that you’ll love.

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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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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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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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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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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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Groceries, baked goods, health & beauty and more…

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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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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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At Vision Express we provide thorough eye tests, simply explained with expert care you can trust. We stock a wide range of designer and exclusive glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses. All our eyewea…

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

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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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