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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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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A unique gift shop in the heart of Ipswich offering quality cards, gifts, homewares and accessories.
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Discover award-winning chocolates and luxury chocolate gifts for any occasion at Hotel Chocolat.
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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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Music World is a well-established, family run, independent music retailer based in the heart of Ipswich town centre in Suffolk with 70 years experience providing musical instruments, accessories and s…
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An eclectic mix of furniture, mirrors and lighting plus gifts galore including beautiful accessories.
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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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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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Shop Outdoor Clothing including waterproof jackets, ski clothing, walking boots & more.
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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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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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Matalan is a popular choice for outstanding family value and trusted brand which delivers unrivalled product choice, plus exceptional style and quality. Matalan is famously committed to offering a com…
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Shop the latest mobile phones and offers available from the O2 network.
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Luxury Home Interiors and accessories with an Interior Design service.
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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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High-street chain selling men’s & ladies’ gold, silver & diamond jewellery, watches & gifts.
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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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Groceries, baked goods, health & beauty and more…
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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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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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Snappy Snaps make photo and personalised gift printing easier than ever! Their shop in Ipswich offers all kinds of fast, friendly and professional photo printing services, including passport photos.
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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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Lush not only offers great bath bomb gifts, the store offers skin and haircare consultations, and hosts parties and 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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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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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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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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The Walk in Ipswich is a charming, pedestrianised, Y-shaped retail alley, situated in the heart of Ipswich town centre, linking Tavern Street and the Buttermarket. It features distinctive mock-Tudor t…
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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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The Works is a family-friendly discount store with huge savings on a range of art and craft supplies, books and stationery. Inspiring reading, learning, creativity and play
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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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Shop plus size fashion that fits in UK sizes 14-40 at Yours Clothing.
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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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Shoe Zone 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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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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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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Bringing the best in Asian and African groceries to Ipswich town centre.
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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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Our mission is to help you discover more wines, beers and spirits that you’ll love.
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The 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 home to a…
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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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Warren James provides meticulously crafted, high quality jewellery at affordable prices with over 40 years of knowledge and experience
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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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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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You probably know us best for books, newspapers and stationery, but we offer a wide choice of other goods in our stores as well as a Post Office service in the Ipswich branch (formerly WH Smith).
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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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Stockists of the biggest beauty and health brands, as well as exclusive brands and products that can only be found at Superdrug
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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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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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