In a time where many highstreets are struggling, Stamford bucks that trend, offering a mix of household name shops, boutique storefronts and charming cafés.
Some of our favourites independent shops in Stamford in 2025.
Anand Shoes of Stamford (8 St Mary’s St, PE9 2DE, Stamford) – Longstanding independent shoe shop also offering leather repair, key cutting, engraving, and watch services. A traditional store with real character. [visit]
Hoptroff & Lee(4 Cheyne Lane, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2AX, Stamford) – antiques and curiosities [visit]
Iris & Violet — An independent boutique offering women’s wear, stationery, gifts, and homeware [visit]
Jo Malone (53 High St, PE9 2AW, Stamford) – A high end fragrance house also stocking candles, homewares [visit]
Rafferty’s of Stamford (34 St Mary’s Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2DS, Stamford)- A traditional barber providing personalised service. Beard trims, classic cuts and more [visit]
Rennet & Rind (16 High Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2AL16 High Street, Stamford)– an award-winning artisan cheese shop [visit]
St. Martins Antiques Centre (23a High Street St Martin’s, St Martins, PE9 2LF, Stamford) – Worth a visit to see antiques ranging from classy to quirly even if you’re not going specifically to buy [visit]
St Mary’s Antiquarian Books (9 St Marys Hill, PE9 2DP, Stamford) – Second hand books, newspapers and more. ‘Dealing in antiquarian, rare and collectable books’. [visit]
Stamford Botanics (7 St Paul’s St, Stamford PE9 2BE) – For lovers of plants, pots and all thing botanical [visit]
Stamford Contemporary Arts (3 Maiden Ln, Stamford PE9 2AZ, Stamford) – If you’re an art lover, this long standing art and art materials shop is a must visit
Stamford Music Shop (1 St. Mary’s Hill PE9 2DP, Stamford) – Sheet music specialists, friendly and knowledgable [visit]
Walkers Book Store (10 High Street, PE9 2AL, Stamford) – A family run bookshop in a delightful setting [visit]
..and of course recognised highstreet stores that we all know and love are present. Many independent shops in Stamford are part of the ‘Shop Stamford’ campaign that encourges people to use local businesses. Plus, don’t forget the Stamford market is in town on Fridays and Saturdays.