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Independent shops in Somerset

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

  • ACEarts

    SomertonSomerset

    Arts charity on Somerton's Market Square with a contemporary craft shop, an exhibition gallery, a café and workshops.

    Somerset
  • Bailey Hill Bookshop

    Castle CarySomerset

    Independent bookshop on Fore Street, established in 1979, selling fiction, children's books, local history, maps, cards and gift editions.

    Somerset
  • Brendon Books

    TauntonSomerset

    Independent bookshop in Bath Place with 2,200 square feet of new and second-hand books and maps, author events and the Taunton Literary Festival.

    Somerset
  • Little Imps

    GlastonburySomerset

    Family-run traditional toy shop opposite Glastonbury's Market Place, open since 2003, stocking toys, games and Papo figures.

    Somerset
  • Mrs McGregors Magical Craft Emporium

    SomertonSomerset

    Haberdashery and craft supplies shop in Somerton's Brunel precinct selling new and pre-loved materials, with small craft and sewing workshops.

    Somerset
  • Muchelney Pottery

    LangportSomerset

    Working pottery founded by John Leach in 1965, with a shop selling its wood-fired kitchenware, one-off pieces, gifts and a gallery programme.

    Somerset
  • One Craft Gallery

    Shepton MalletSomerset

    Co-operative craft gallery on the Market Place selling members' ceramics, jewellery, textiles, glass, prints, painting, woodwork and bookbinding.

    Somerset
  • Raves From The Grave

    FromeSomerset

    Independent record shop on King Street selling new releases on vinyl and CD, pre-orders, Record Store Day releases, merchandise and gift cards.

    Somerset
  • Rose & Lyons

    BrutonSomerset

    Independent lifestyle boutique on Bruton High Street selling womenswear, menswear, kids' clothing, homewares, candles, stationery and gifts.

    Somerset
  • Rumwell Farm Shop & Cafe

    TauntonSomerset

    Family run farm shop on the A38 outside Taunton with a food hall, butchery, bakery, jam kitchen and cafe under one roof.

    Somerset
  • Teals

    Castle CarySomerset

    Farm shop, restaurant, cafe and deli just off the A303 at South Cadbury, close to Castle Cary, with a working orchard to walk around.

    Somerset
  • The Emporium Yeovil

    YeovilSomerset

    Independent shopping and café destination on Princes Street with over 80 traders selling antiques, vintage, homewares, fashion and gifts.

    Somerset