Discover our Guide to Shopping and Local Shops in Southbourne
Discover why Sugar Mango has remained one of Southbourne's favourite independent boutiques. From carefully curated fashion and jewellery to unique gifts, this colourful local business continues to inspire shoppers looking for style, individuality and something a little different.
Discover Boscombe’s historic Royal Arcade, where independent shops, vintage finds, cafés, creative markets and community spirit are bringing fresh energy to one of Bournemouth’s most characterful shopping spaces.
Discover five independent Southbourne shops that can help us create a complete summer look, from colourful clothing and relaxed Italian-inspired pieces to distinctive accessories, expert alterations and jewellery with real character. Whether we are dressing for a beach day, holiday, wedding or warm evening out, these local businesses offer a more personal alternative to the usual high-street chains.
Southbourne has welcomed a fresh wave of independent businesses in 2026, with new cafés, restaurants, shops, wellness spaces and local services opening from Southbourne Grove and Seabourne Road to Tuckton, Boscombe East and Pokesdown. Discover new arrivals including Ten Tables Bistro, Batch Bournemouth, South Coast Muscle Fuel and SO·BOHO, plus upcoming openings including Blend On The Grove, Rosemary’s and Clean and Press Coffee.
Discover independent shopping in Southbourne with our guide to the boutiques, bookshops, gift stores, food specialists and long-established businesses found around Southbourne Grove. From colourful clothing and thoughtful presents to books, artisan produce and everyday essentials, this characterful neighbourhood high street offers plenty of reasons to shop locally- particularly when combined with coffee, lunch or a walk to Southbourne Beach.
Discover the well-established independent businesses that have shaped Southbourne for decades. From iconic family-run shops to trusted local favourites, explore the businesses that helped create one of Bournemouth’s most vibrant and distinctive high streets.
Roots Creative Floristry is located in Southbourne, Bournemouth, and offers florist services across the local areas, including Christchurch & Bournemout. Whether you are looking for flowers as a gift, a special event, a wedding or celebration, contact Roots Creative Floristry today.
Mabel & Jacks is an Award Winning Independent boutique based in the heart of Westbourne, Bournemouth specialising in lingerie, nightwear, and swimwear for every body. With more than 20 years of expertise in the lingerie industry, Jane and her team offers highly knowledgeable, personalised service to help clients find the right fit, style and comfort. Mabel & Jacks recently won the “Personal Touch” award at the Stars Best Shop Awards 2025, for their bespoke bra fitting service.
Christchurch Carpets is the largest family-run independent carpet and rug specialist store in Christchurch, Dorset. Located in the heart of Christchurch, they are the area's largest stockists and suppliers of top-quality carpets, vinyl flooring, LVT flooring and laminate flooring, as well as boasting a huge stock of room size carpets rugs and runners, from small kitchen mats to room size rugs.
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