- There are over 250 Independent businesses in Cambridge to explore
- Cambridge has three shopping centres, The Grafton, Lion Yard and Grand Arcade all offering visitors a mix of retail and leisure options
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Shopping
If it’s shopping you are after Cambridge has it all, from some of the finest independent boutiques around, a seven day a week market and all the high street brands you might expect, you won’t be disappointed. There’s something for every budget, with luxury boutiques blending seamlessly alongside more affordable fare.
Cambridge has three shopping centres, The Grafton, Lion Yard and Grand Arcade all offering visitors a mix of retail and leisure options you would expect to see. Our historic core and cobbled streets are home to a vast array of independent boutiques covering ladies and men’s wear, home furnishing and exquisite jewellery, to name but a few.
Cambridge isn’t a shopping destination that can done with a quick visit, take your time and explore everything we have to offer.
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Shopping Centres
Grand Arcade
Find a selection of over 60 premium and high street retailers under one sky-lit roof.
Lion Yard
The Lion Yard Shopping Centre, celebrating 40 years of offering a great selection of stores and places to eat
The Grafton
The Grafton is ideal for a great day out with shopping, eating and entertainment.
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Guide to Shopping in Cambridge
Here are a few must-visit streets for keen shoppers to explore:
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Iris & Violet
An award winning independent shop based in Cambridge City Centre. Iris & Violet sells a range of exclusive, independent fashion brands, accessories, homewares and gifting – all at accessible price points. Brands stocked include Pieces, Y.A.S, FRNCH, Grace & Mila, Bloomingville, Big Metal London and many more.
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ITECH MOBILE & LAPTOP REPAIR SPECIALISTS
ABOUT ITECH MOBILES Founded in 2014 by entrepreneur of Itech Mobiles & Laptop Reairs is the leading high tech brand in offering express repairs of any kind of smartphones and tablets. The concept of Itech Mobile was born out of the clear need in the market place for a trusted and specialist solution for those looking for tech repairs. While at university, we identified through his own misfortune with his smartphone that the market was completely under serviced, despite the fact that smartphones and other personal devices were becoming increasing important to our everyday lives. It was here he began his mission to create a trustworthy brand and team who could provide top quality service and quick repairs and in 2006, the very first Itech Mobile store was opened in London. Since the opening of the first store, we have rapidly expanded to many high street, train station and shopping center locations across London and the UK, with many more planned for 2021!
Gift Shops
Jacks on Trinity
Your number one source for all things Cambridge. We’re dedicated to giving you the very best of Cambridge clothing and gifts, with a focus on dependability, customer service and choice.
Fashion
Jemporium
Passionate about finding the best in casual, everyday-wear vintage pieces at affordable prices.
Food & Drink
Jia Mart
An Oriental Supermarket selling mainly Chinese and Japanese foods and brands.
Art & Framing
John Beazor & Sons
A traditional antique shop dealing in 18th and early 19th century furniture, clocks and barometers, and a range of decorative items including tea-caddies and boxes.
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Food & Drink
Gift Shops
Home Furnishings
Jewellers
John Lewis & Partners
John Lewis and Partners is a department store, we're more than employees, we're owners. That's why we're all called Partners. And that's why we all go above and beyond to offer quality products and outstanding service to the people who matter most - you, our customers.
Fashion
Joseph Cheaney Shoes
Committed to producing the finest footwear entirely made in England. Timeless styles have been reimagined to have a more rugged edge.
Food & Drink
King Street Newsagent
A newsagent selling magazines, newpapers and various household supplies.
Tourism
Kings College Visitor Centre
The Shop at King's was established to support the charitable aims of King's College, Cambridge. All profits from sales support the College as a place of education, religion, learning and research.
Food & Drink
Kings News
A newsagent selling magazines, newpapers and various household supplies.
Accessories
Laird Hatters
Hand made hats and caps of distinction for both men and women. Passionate about sourcing the best British cloths, and supporting British textile manufacturing.
Fashion
Lilac Rose
An independent fashion boutique selling women’s clothes, jewellery and accessories.
Lion Yard
The Lion Yard Shopping Centre, celebrating 40 years of offering a great selection of stores and places to eat
Gift Shops
Lost in Vinyl
Dedicated to offering new and second hand vinyl at affordable prices.
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Meet Cambridge
Meet Cambridge is the official venue-finding organisation for spaces at the University of Cambridge, the Cambridge Colleges, hotels and other unique properties in and around the city.
Did you know?
In 1958, a group of engineering students managed to hoist an Austin Seven car onto the roof of Senate House, with the help of some clever calculations. It took the university a week to remove it – and will surely go down in history as one of the boldest student pranks ever!