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Enjoy Bury St Edmunds' Independent Shops Online
Many of our independent shops sell online and would appreciate your support during this challenging time!
Here are a selection:
Buy the Light

Some call Buy the Light the smelliest shop in Bury St Edmunds!
They sell candles and reed diffusers from many of the best known companies: Yankee Candle, Kringle and Kittredge Candles, Village Candle, WoodWick, Classic Candle and St Eval Candles. Burners, both electric and traditional, feature amongst their wide range of candle accessories. They have a large selection of fragrance lamps and perfumes from Maison Berger. Buy the Light also sell Edge Sculptures, Frith Sculpture, DCUK, madebyZen diffusers and Mr&Mrs fragrance diffusers, Steiff & Silver Tag bears, a good selection of scarves and bags, as well as natural hand and body lotions and purse sprays.
Many of these can be purchased online from their website: https://www.buythelight.co.uk/
The Parsley Pot

The Parsley Pot is a family run business that has been in Bury St Edmunds for 25 years. They provide memorable giftware for every occasion, at the same time as providing you with a friendly, reliable service that will leave you feeling enriched and stress free.
The store provides a shopping experience both in store and online at www.theparsleypot.com with a great range of products from labels such as Emma Bridgewater, Jellycat Toys, Willow Tree, Sophie Allport, Think Pink, Orange Tree Toys, Bombay Duck and many more.
So if you're looking for Wedding Gifts, Christening Gifts or New Baby Gifts, or just treating yourself or your home to something beautiful you'll find yourself spoilt for choice.
Sunrise Direct

Sunrise Direct is where inner city streetwear styling meets chic boutique urban elegance, in little old Bury St Edmunds!
Sunrise Direct sell collections of designer brand men's and women's clothing, footwear & accessories, alongside a fantastic range of gifts, homewares and generally groovy stuff...
They thrive on stocking the unusual and different. Check out their online store at https://www.sunrisedirect.co.uk/
Beautiful Beers

Beautiful Beers, established in 2011 by Rene van der Oort, is dedicated to bringing some of Europe's finest beers to East Anglia.
Enjoy an array of award-winning beers. Many have received special recognitions from CAMRA whilst respected critics such as Roger Protz and Jeff Evans have offered praise for many of the beers that Rene has chosen to supply. The range covers mostly European countries, with a focus on beers from Belgium and The Netherlands.
In addition, Rene also stocks a range of beers from local East Anglian micro-breweries.
Buy online at https://www.beautifulbeers.co.uk/
Jewellery by Tony Strowger

Tony Strowger has a well established reputation of being trusted for his work, values, quality and style. Designing and creating bespoke pieces in platinum, gold & silver jewellery for customers. The store's namesake, Tony, holds a strong passion for creating remodelling and repairing all types of jewellery.
A qualified Goldsmith and Jeweller, who has spent many years crafting jewellery in countries, such as South Africa and America, as well as working across the Suffolk region in top end jewellers, Tony promises to bring your dream piece to life.Tony can create jewellery to all specifications.
Their online shop features work by Tony and a number of quality brands at https://jewellerybytonystrowger.co.uk/
Greene King

Bury St Edmunds is home to Greene King which has been brewing beers in the town for over 200 year.
The brewers use locally malted barley, water from 1,000 year old chalk wells and more quality ingredients in all of their famous brews.
You can shop Greene King's most famous brands from the comfort of your home at https://www.greenekingshop.co.uk/
Infusions4Chefs

Well stocked with gifts for the foodie in your life, Infusions4Chefs is part of the Infusions Group - a Suffolk based family company that has become recognised as one of the premier suppliers to both professional and hobby chefs right across the world.
Their carefully selected collection of ingredients, equipment, books, tableware, accessories and gifts make Infusions4Chefs the go to place for both professional chefs and those who simply love cooking at home. All of their products have been quality tested by their own chefs in their purpose built, state of the art development kitchen.
Find them online at https://infusions4chefs.co.uk/
Mick's Cycles

Micks Cycles is one of the best known and longest established bicycle shops proudly serving the community in East Anglia, with nearly 50 years of experience.
Their main bike and accessory brands are Merida, Whyte, Specialized and the very popular Children's Bike Brand, Frog. They have an extensive range of Bicycles, Helmets and Accessories for sale online.
Visit https://www.mickscycles.co.uk/
Auntie Pam's Sweet Shop

Auntie Pam’s Sweet Shop is the only Independent, traditional sweet shop in the beautiful historic town of Bury St Edmunds.
You can order all your favourites online including Treat Boxes, Pick 'n' Mix, Signature £1 bags, Fudge Treat Boxes and much more.
Visit https://www.auntiepams.co.uk/shop for the full yummy menu!
Pocket Watch and Petticoats

Pocket Watch & Petticoats offers vintage Retro Glamour from the 1940s and 50s.
Swing dresses, wiggle dresses, high-waisted trousers, knitwear and so much more (sizes 6 - 26). Outfits for all occasions from casual day-wear to elegant evening attire.
Pocket Watch & Petticoats are now online at https://www.pocketwatchandpetticoats.com/shop
Javelin

An award-winning men's and women's fashion store with an eclectic mix of designer clothing and accessories.
Their diverse mix of brands, from iconic designers such as Armani Jeans, Diesel, Barbour, Maison Scotch and Hugo Boss, to high street names such as Vero Moda and Superdry, has earnt Javelin its reputation as the ultimate shopping destination for any fashionista.
You can now buy at their online shop at https://javelinonline.co.uk/. Receive FREE UK delivery on all orders over £50!
Abbeygate Lighting

Choose from a range of high quality, stylish, and elegant lighting fixtures at competitive prices.
The Bury St Edmunds store was established in 1981, but Abbeygate Lighting has 40 years of experience supplying decorative lighting.
The offer all the latest trends from contemporary to traditional lighting and their range is constantly changing to show the evolving fashions of home interiors.
Discover their full range of different lighting types from bedside lamps to chandeliers online at https://www.abbeygatelighting.co.uk/
Gifford's Hall

Giffords Hall is a family owned vineyard planted on the site of an ancient glacial riverbed near Long Melford. Their sandy/clay soil produces quality grapes, high in natural sugars and acids, that lend themselves particularly well to both sparkling and dry, aromatic still wines.
Their wines have a delicate floral character very typical of the region. Each Vintage is carefully produced in small batch tanks and barrels only, with particular attention to the individual areas on our terroir. Gifford Hall's winemaker uses the best batches to individually craft their different wines, and they have achieved many awards over the years. Plus all of the wines are suitable for vegetarians & vegans!
Order a little bottle of Suffolk online at www.giffordshall.co.uk
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