Thrapston is a small market town which boasts an array of independent shops, cafés and ownerrun businesses with old-fashioned service and a warm welcome. The High Street is a good mix of the well-established and the newly opened.
Thrapston boasts two specialist children’s shops: Funky Lil’ Feet for shoes and clothing, and Jollys Toys for children’s gifts and pocket money items. Jollys Toys is a magical emporium filled with gift for babies and children of all ages. Wooden toys, puppets, books and craft kits, gadgets, stationery, baby toys and a range of science and exploration sets are a plenty, not forgetting a huge selection of stocking fillers to suit all budgets and ages. An expert wrapping service is free of charge when you purchase from the range of fun and vintage-inspired gift wrap.
Funky Lil Feet is a destination for families all across the region as it stocks such a vast range of classic and continental shoes to fit the smallest baby feet up to adult size 9. The fantastic service by a team of trained, specialist shoe fitters, takes the stress out of shoe shopping. The shop was recently refurbished to include a row of quirky, real aeroplane seats which kids just love to sit in for measuring. Funky stocks shoes from Startrite, Geox, Vans, Babybotte, Dr Martens and Petasil to name a few, plus Joules for children.
Special occasions are well catered for in Thrapston, with bridal boutique Gowns and Garters which offers bridal gowns from Essense, Stella York, Martina Liana & Mori Lee, plus a range of bridesmaid dresses and bridal accessories. Julie and her team provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere and love to be a part of the treasured experience of choosing and fitting a wedding outfit. Party dresses and any occasion jewellery are also available.
Close by is Frocks, a lovely recent addition to the town, which sells a range of dresses and outfits ideal for parties, proms, balls and weddings. The new mother-of-thebride collection is unique in the region, and the range of accessories like bags, hats, cover-ups and jewellery make wonderful gifts.
Inspired Interiors is a mother-and-daughter partnership run by Clare and Sharman. This talented pair make handfinished, bespoke curtains and blinds. Inspired Interiors stocks an extensive range of fabrics including Colefax & Fowler, Sanderson, Romo, Jane Churchill, GP & J Baker, William Morris, Casamance and many more. The Christmas Shop at Inspired Interiors will be filled with decorations, homewares and gifts for all!
Tasty Bite Tea Shoppe is at the heart of the town and is a true hub for the community to meet. Daily and weekly specials, hot and cold dishes and an ever-changing selection of homemade cakes are just some of the culinary treats in store. This family-run business has transformed the look and feel of the café in the past year to include new vintagestyled furnishings, art deco-style lighting and the creation of a coffee snug. Hilly Horton Home offers an array of homeware and gifts on the shelves in Tasty Bite, with a tempting selection of vintage-inspired kitchenware, individual handmade textiles and design-led gifts. Hilly and café owner Sarah have worked closely together and recently launched The Old Print Shop Interiors which you will also find in the window displays in the café.
Flair by Sue is a long-established hair salon in Thrapston, run by mother-and-daughter team Sue and Hayley. A full range of hair care services are on offer to women, men and children. Hayley is also a Younique Make Up consultant and an expert with GHDs, all available to buy in the salon.
A good catch! Pisces is a national award-winning fish and chip restaurant & take away in Thrapston. The family business started in the 1950’s achieving huge success with their superb fish & chips and a range of homemade dishes on offer too, available Tuesday to Saturday lunchtimes and evenings.
As well as the monthly farmers’ market, Thrapston has a weekly Tuesday market and a very active community with regular events like quiz and film nights, theme evenings and the infamous Charter Fair each June. Coming up soon is:
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EVENINGS Friday 13th & Friday 20th November until 9pm Come and do some festive shopping and enjoy a relaxing evening with friends.
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