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.

 

Thrapston Market Town

Thrapston Market Town