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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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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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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Browse our deals on mobile phones, tablets and laptops, home broadband, and SIM only deals for personal and business use.
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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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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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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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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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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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Founded in 1928, Coes prides itself on its commitment to providing a wide selection of quality clothing, accessories and unique gifts, whilst offering a high level of service and customer care. They r…
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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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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 plus size fashion that fits in UK sizes 14-40 at Yours Clothing.
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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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Our mission is to help you discover more wines, beers and spirits that you’ll love.
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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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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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Shop on-trend womenswear, quality menswear, home and beauty essentials and mouth-watering food and drink.
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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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Groceries, baked goods, health & beauty and more…
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Luxury Home Interiors and accessories with an Interior Design service.
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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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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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Shop the latest mobile phones and offers available from the O2 network.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Shop Outdoor Clothing including waterproof jackets, ski clothing, walking boots & more.
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An eclectic mix of furniture, mirrors and lighting plus gifts galore including beautiful accessories.
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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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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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Laser Hair Removal | HydraFacial | Cosmetic Aesthetics and More!
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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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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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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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Harpers Furniture is a family run business, selling British handmade sofas and mattresses, oak and painted furniture.
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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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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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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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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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Big-name designer men’s, women’s & children’s apparel & accessories in a stylish shop.
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