Wellington is a relatively small town but what it lacks in size it makes up in number of independent retailers. Wellington has recently become a 'Food Town' and hosts various events and initiatives to celebrate the best in local food and drink so its no surprise that there are many great foodie shops. But it's not just food that Wellington does well - here are a few of the other great independent shops worth a visit in Wellington, from gift shops to bookshops and fashion retailers - it is well worth a visit.
Tim Potters Butchers (recently awarded Best Butcher shop in the UK), a great place to stock up for a BBQ or a special piece of meat for a holiday roast.
The mouth watering Cheese and Wine shop which as well as stocking the obvious sells delights such as chocolate truffles and freshly made bread and quiches.
Ruxtons is a farmshop style pantry which sells great local produce including meat from their farm in Horner on Exmoor and other local farms that share their ethos. Wednesday to Saturday, they serve handstretched pizzas freshly cooked to order and it is never too early (or late) in the year to have a Ruxtons icecream - made with real fruit and cream.
Olive and Rosy is half fashion retailer, half Northern Italian deli - a fantastic combination. Our deli offers authentic food and wines mainly from the North East of Italy. They source several products to cater for gluten-free and vegan diets.They also hold cookery demonstrations and tasting evenings so it well worth checking their website to see if something tempting is running during your stay.
The Bookshop by The Blackdowns is an absolute delight! An independent, family-run bookshop - don't be fooled by its small size - the owners have carefully curated the range of adult and children’s fiction and non-fiction so it stocks quality over quantity. There's emphasis on the natural world, as well as unusual, beautiful cards and gifts often with a book theme.
The Sporting Duchess is an elegant boutique selling high-end contemporary womenswear, footwear and accessories. If you are looking for the ultimate country life ccessory - the Barbour jacket - then this is the place to go!
Frame of Mind - is a quirky little shop with a passion for selling gifts and beautiful things for your home. We love the Jellycat toys and Emma Bridgewater mugs but you will also find cards, wrap, toys, stationery and costume jewellery.