CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
TOP OF THE SHOPS
WORDS BY ALEX FICE EDITION’S GUIDE TO Christmas Shopping NOT ONLY ARE YULETIDE EVENTS STARTING TO POP UP, BUT BRANDS ACROSS THE REGION ARE READYING THEIR FESTIVE RANGES. WE LAY OUT SOME SUPREME SPOTS FOR PICKING OUT YOUR PRESSIES!
Grand Arcade The Grand Arcade is a go-to destination for luxury gifts – and with a royal flush of retailers like John Lewis, The White Company and Penhaligon’s, it’s no wonder why. Top stores to check out include Polarn O. Pyret, which specialises in quality, organic clothes for children; Hobbs for modern, feminine tailoring; and Ted Baker for iconic British fashion and accessories. Recent additions to the impressive collection of stores include JD Sports and Beaverbrooks, which will share an adjoining luxury boutique with world-renowned Swiss watch brand TAG Heuer. You can also look forward to spirited seasonal entertainment while you shop, including carol singing, a Dinky Doors Christmas trail, and PLAY IT SMART
storytelling with Mrs Claus. Head to grandarcade.co.uk to find out more!
PRIDE OF CAMBRIDGE LION YARD
Lion Yard is a haven for top presents. Hotel Chocolat is a must-visit for chocoholics, while Tiger offers up a trove of stocking fillers. Lush is a winner for nose-tingling gifts, and if you’re looking to add some sparkle to Christmas, pay a visit to Thomas Sabo, Ernest Jones, F Hinds or H Samuel. This year, Cambridge’s city-centre grotto returns, where Santa will be giving out presents. Free to enter, it’s a guaranteed good time for families with youngsters.
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