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Independent shops in Cornwall

The high street worth crossing the county for: makers, grocers, bookshops and everything in between.

  • Clemo Books

    NewquayCornwall

    Independent bookshop on Bank Street selling new fiction, non-fiction, children's books and Cornish titles, with a book club and events.

    Cornwall
  • Falmouth Bookseller

    FalmouthCornwall

    Independent bookshop on Church Street with a cafe upstairs, author events, signed books and monthly book subscriptions.

    Cornwall
  • Glanvilles of Wadebridge

    WadebridgeCornwall

    Family-run cookware, housewares and lighting shop on Polmorla Road, now in its fourth generation.

    Cornwall
  • Museum Vinyl

    St AustellCornwall

    Record shop on Trinity Street selling new and play-tested second-hand vinyl, CDs and tapes, with new stock every Friday.

    Cornwall
  • New Craftsman Gallery

    St IvesCornwall

    Gallery on Fore Street founded by potter Janet Leach in 1965, selling contemporary ceramics, jewellery and painting.

    Cornwall
  • Old Chapel Cellars

    TruroCornwall

    Wine shop in a former chapel on St Clement Street, with wine by the glass, tastings and WSET courses.

    Cornwall
  • The Edge of the World Bookshop

    PenzanceCornwall

    Independent bookshop on Market Jew Street in Penzance, selling new books for adults and children and running author events.

    Cornwall
  • Trevaskis Farm

    CamborneCornwall

    Farm shop at Connor Downs with its own butchery, fish counter, deli and bakery, plus pick your own and a restaurant.

    Cornwall
  • Vinyl Imports

    NewquayCornwall

    Record shop on East Street selling new imports, rare finds and second-hand vinyl, with fresh stock every week.

    Cornwall
  • Wadebridge Bookshop

    WadebridgeCornwall

    Independent bookshop on Molesworth Street selling fiction and non-fiction for all ages, plus cards, wrapping paper and book tokens.

    Cornwall