East Cornwall
Renowned local cheesemaker that has made its name with the powerful, pungent Cornish Blue, which you can buy in the traditional blue-and-white-striped…
Must-see shopping in England
Nottingham
Behind a black-painted facade, urban and street art are the focus of this small all-white space where emerging and established local and international…
Manchester Craft & Design Centre
Manchester
This award-winning centre (in a building dating from 1873) stocks jewellery, ceramics, bags and furnishings all handmade by local designers. There's also…
Cumbria & the Lakes
There's been a grocer here since 1793 and this endearingly old-fashioned deli is still the place to pick up treats such as local cheeses, homemade…
York
This fascinating shop has been selling rare, antiquarian and secondhand books since 1947. With an open fire crackling in the grate in winter, it's a…
Manchester
Up-and-coming local designers get a chance to display their wares at this weekly market where you can pick up everything from purses to lingerie and hats…
South Cornwall
This up-and-coming Cornish surf brand started in Newquay, and designs all its own clothes, including hoodies, jackets, rucksacks, shirts – and surfboards,…
Lincolnshire
Antiques from the 19th and 20th centuries are the focus of this cavernous space. Browse for jewellery, tableware, silverware, light fittings, art, toys…
York
The goods of about 60 antiques dealers are displayed in 10 showrooms spread over two floors, with items ranging from jewellery and porcelain to clocks and…
South Bank
Lovely boutique store packed with beautifully designed high-quality wooden toys, games and cuddlies for kids. Also stocks a range of women's clothes and…
Brixton, Peckham & South London
Snappy Article (there's a branch up in Hoxton) is a cool addition to Brixton, with a sharp line of up-to-the-minute men's togs and shoes. Very trim and…
Liverpool
An extension of the Beatles Story museum, the Fab4 Store has a huge collection of Beatles merchandise; there's also a cafe.
East Devon
It's the perfect beach-picnic stop: counters are crammed full of flans, local cheeses, olives, fresh-baked bread, and tasty home-baked pasties and pies.
Bristol
A community-run bike shop in Stokes Croft, which works with underprivileged and marginalised groups to repair and sell used bikes from around £130.
Greenwich
Who is Bernard? We’re not sure. But his shop in Nelson Rd is crammed full of carefully selected designer clothes for hip, young men about town.
Manchester
If you're into retro, this terrific store has high-quality gear from the 1960s and ’70s. Shop in the knowledge that it's for a good cause.
South Devon
Jewellery, kitchenware, books, glassware, clothes, toys, fine foods and a cafe fill the attractive outbuildings of this former cider press.
Bristol
Quality pre-loved items fill the racks of this boutique second-hand store which raises funds for creative projects in the local area.
South Bank
This eclectic shop stocks quirky London books, 1950s-inspired homewares, original prints, toys, cards, jewellery and creative gifts.
Bath
A treat for pre-loved clothing aficionados, the Yellow Shop is crammed with cowboy boots, chunky-knit sweaters and faded blue jeans.
West Cornwall
Near Gwithian, this farm shop sells meats, homemade chutneys and fresh fruit and veg. The restaurant also does vast Sunday roasts.
The West End
Beautiful branch of the giant bookshop chain in a gorgeous 19th-century terracotta building in the heart of London university land.
East Sussex
Rummage through antiquarian treasures and new editions at this fabulous, half-timbered bookshop housed in a former candle factory.
South Devon
Bakery specialising in award-winning pastries, cakes and specialist breads; the home-cooked ham and coleslaw baguette is a winner.
The Lake District
High-end outdoor gear (including premium brands like Paramo, Icebreaker, Fjällraven and SmartWool) with very knowledgeable staff.
North Cornwall
This north coast outpost of Cornwall's up-and-coming baker sells fresh bread and pastries. Also has shops in Falmouth and Pool.
East London
A huge selection of vintage clothes, including wigs, shoes, jackets and sunglasses, expertly slung together in a lofty warehouse.
Cumbria & the Lakes
Fromage fans will be in seventh heaven at this fine cheese emporium, with a particular focus on producers from northern England.
South Devon
Plot your picnic at this acclaimed eco-deli, where you'll find piles of organic local veggies, pies, pasties, bread and cheese.
Nottingham
Over 250,000 records (vinyl only; no CDs) cram every conceivable floor, wall and ceiling space at this music lover's nirvana.
South Devon
Staff smoke the famous Salcombe Smokies (mackerel) at this fishmongers; try the flavoursome smoked salmon and prawns, too.
The Lake District
A bookworm's delight, with a super selection of Lakeland-themed books, as well as scores of fiction and non-fiction titles.
South Devon
Each Friday and Saturday scores of stalls, selling everything from vintage threads and furniture to fudge, fill Civic Sq.
Plymouth
Some 200,000 secondhand volumes are wedged in over three creaking floors, making this a bookworm's delight.
South Devon
Well-stocked, independent bookseller, with a good range of literary fiction, crime and children's titles.
Shropshire
A cornucopia of cheeses, ales, ciders and other Shropshire specialities crams this traditional shop.
South Cornwall
Browse for chic homewares, cards, wrapping paper and other lovely loot at this stylish shop.
South Cornwall
A treasure trove for vintage togs, from leather jackets to retro dresses and cowboy boots.
The West End
This mecca for stamp- and coin-collectors has more than three million stamps.
The Lake District
This village chutney company sells an enormous choice of relishes and jams.
