The market town of Thrapston boasts an array of independent shops, cafés and businesses with old-fashioned service and a warm welcome. With late openings for present shopping and Christmas Lights Festival, make sure you visit this season.
Davis Optometrists are a family run business who can offer you the perfect mix of state-ofthe- art eye care technology with a traditional service, stocking a full range of quality eye wear, branded spectacle lenses, eye care accessories and a comprehensive choice of contact lenses. The friendly team are always available for help, advice, or even an overhaul and polish of your glasses. Pop in for a quick tour of the newly expanded premises and a complimentary drink!
Flair Hair Design is a long-established hair salon in Thrapston. Flair offers a full range of hair care services to women, men and children. Visit Hayley and her friendly team for Christmas gifts such as ghd’s, L’Oréal hair care, Tangle Teezers and Moroccanoil.
Florae Foray, a workshop-based artisan florist offers bespoke floral arrangements for your home, including luxury door wreaths, table centrepieces, swags and garlands for your staircase and mantle piece. Gift vouchers can be purchased from Hilly Horton Home for their seasonal workshops which take place in the relaxing studio space throughout the year. Funky Lil’ Feet stocks such a vast range of classic and continental shoes to fit the smallest baby feet up to adult size 9. Funky stocks shoes from Start-rite, Geox, Vans, Babybotte, Dr Martens and Petasil to name a few, plus Joules for children.
Frocks, sells a range of dresses and outfits ideal for parties, proms, balls and weddings. The mother-of-the-bride collection is unique in the region, and the range of accessories like bags, hats, cover-ups and jewellery make wonderful gifts.
From furniture to festive decorations, Hilly Horton Home will be crammed with beautiful items for the Christmas Season. Hilly & Sarah have sourced some unique and desirable goodies! There will be an exciting mix of locally crafted products together with design-led gifts, and look out for limited edition items and a huge selection of textiles and accessories for the perfect Christmas home.
Celebrating ten years on Thrapston High Street, Inspired Interiors is the destination for bespoke curtains and blinds, with oodles of choice from brands such as Voyage, Jane Churchill, Sanderson and many more. Design led gifts from Voyage, Bentley and Bo, teamed with a Christmas wonderland of decorations make a visit to this shop a must.
Jollys Toys & Games is a magical emporium filled with gifts for babies and children of all ages. This year’s favourites include: Tenzi - a fast and fun dice game which is easy to learn and great for all the family at £11, and Cinematic Lightbox - one of the must-have gifts this season! Create messages using the cinema-style letters and symbols, change as often as you like and light up the box in A4 (£25) or A5 (£20) sizes complete with letters, LED bulbs and a USB adaptor.
Primrose Gallery is the latest newcomer on the High Street, featuring artwork, ceramics, sculptures, frames and glassware. You will find original gifts from as little as £50. Please see page 36 for a full feature on the latest mixed show.
Thursday 24th November until 8pm. Many shops will be open until 6pm every Thursday running up to Christmas. Saturday 26th November 3.30-6.30pm Lights Switch On at 6pm.
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