Independent Shops

Full range of post office counter services, alongside a convenient and well-stocked shop, featuring an extensive range of stationery, cards, confectionery, toys and general groceries.

Well-stocked pharmacy (medical plus health and beauty) and dispensing chemists, with consultation room.  Services cover medicines, dispensing, smoking cessation, emergency contraception, needle exchange etc.

A creative and passionate extensive plant centre, part of a one hundred acre nursery  – a plant-lovers’ paradise. Impressive seasonal ranges of homegrown bedding plants, perennials, shrubs, plus exotic plants, pots, garden furniture, plant care products, garden tools and more.

A long-established, knowledgeable business offering a wide selection of quality antiques and collectables with showrooms spread across two business units. Constantly changing stock – always worth a visit!

Much-loved by locals good food café and grill, serving hearty meals and proper breakfasts from sausage sandwiches to full English. Look out for the specials menu at lunchtime, or pop by for a takeaway treat from croissants to bacon baps. The adjacent farm shop complements the offer with plenty of local produce including fresh veg and deli delights. Enjoy.

Award winning butchers, famous for its sausages. All locally sources meats served with expert advice. Wines, cheeses, local produce and deli products, home-baked bread and cakes also available.

Family-run business operating from Deben Mills since 1885, supplying animal and pet foods, salt for water softeners, turf, topsoil, compost; solid fuels – smokeless fuels, logs and kindling; butane and propane gas, home heating oil.

Specialising in the supply and fitting of all types of flooring from leading manufacturers since 1959. Selection of quality carpets, vinyl flooring and rugs; expert advice. Showroom located next to Wickham Market Post Office.

Everything for the discerning bride. Beautiful bridal gowns and accessories; friendly expert advice. By appointment only.

Promoting interest in fine art produced by artists in Norfolk and Suffolk  (1750 -1950). Regular exhibitions, paintings and extensive archive of research material. Services provided include restoration, framing, valuations and comprehensive research.

Handmade artisan furnishings for home or business, all made with pride in craftsmanship, in the Blue Crocus Suffolk studio. Goods and services include made-to-measure curtains and blinds, handmade lampshades, Roman blinds, soft furnishings, textiles and fabric by the metre and craft supplies.