BURY ST EDMUNDS
HIT THE SHOPS If it’s retail therapy you’re after, Bury St Edmunds more than delivers. Begin with a trip to the bustling market, open Wednesdays and Saturdays, which attracts thousands of punters every week. From fresh produce to vintage clothing, plants and pottery, there’s plenty to browse in the 60+ stalls. The town’s major shopping centre is the Arc, where you can find retailers such as H&M, Joules and Hotel Chocolat, as well as other high street favourites. There are plenty of indie boutiques to explore, too. Head to the cobbles of St John’s Street for quirky retailers galore, including 3 Cats Vintage and Beautiful Beers. Also located here is Elizabeth Gash, which stocks a gorgeous range of women’s fashion pieces. From cosy knits to stylish hats, everything is top quality and delightfully unique. On the homeware front, decorative lighting specialist Abbeygate Lighting is a one-stop shop for all illumination
needs. With more than 40 years of experience, the brand has stores in Felixstowe, Bury St Edmunds and Norwich, offering a collection that ranges from classic to contemporary. Another must-visit is Glasswells, boasting 100,000 sq ft of beautiful home furnishings. From small beginnings as a second-hand furniture supplier back in 1946, to the biggest home department store in East Anglia, Glasswells is now a household name and one of the region’s best-loved independent brands. The store – located on Bury’s Newmarket Road – displays a wealth of quality furniture and home accessories, over 200 sofa collections, more than 80 dining sets, 50+ beautiful bedroom ranges and 100 luxury beds. There are also thousands of flooring options, fabrics, blinds and a vast range of other homewares to discover. In short – it’s got everything you need when you’re planning a home makeover!
STYLISH FURNISHINGS Independent homeware department store, Glasswells (top); decorative lighting specialist, Abbeygate (above and right); and the Arc, Bury St Edmunds’ largest shopping centre (below)
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