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Discover your new Spring wardrobe

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Spring has sprung and it’s time to celebrate the reopening of non-essential retail on 12 April 2021 – so out with the old and in with the new from these fabulous local, independent shops and boutiques in the Winchester district.

Please also continue to follow government advice and check the individual business websites for their COVID-19 information and opening times. If you would rather shop online most of our independent retailers offer online shopping options – please check the individual business websites for details.

Winchester City Centre

Winchester’s city centre is full of independent shops full of hidden treasures just for you. If you are shopping with your wardrobe in mind make a stop at the Ellie and Bea boutique on St Thomas Street. With beautiful women’s clothing, accessories and jewellery on offer you can walk away with a complete outfit.

If you are looking for the perfect accessory to bring an outfit to life look no further than Frivolities by JessicaMarie. Run by Jessica Marie herself, a local artist and silversmith, Frivolities boasts a wonderful collection of handcrafted, recycled, made to order pieces that are truly unique.

Alresford

A visit to the market town of Alresford will leave you wardrobe bursting at the seams. Visit Delilah Boutique for a wonderful collection of ladies clothing include piece from labels such as Masai, Saint Tropez and Ilse Jacobsen. As you walk past be sure to take a minute to browse their gorgeous window displays to inspire your shopping.

House of Gallet is great for fashion hunters looking for new and pre loved pieces. If you are clearing your wardrobe before your shopping spree House of Gallet might be able to offer you stock exchange. If you have trouble finding the right piece for you take advantage of their private style consultations.

If you are looking for an exclusive shopping experience then Moda Rosa is the perfect place for you. This high end fashion boutique is a dream destination for any fashionista. Moda Rosa offers a carefully curated selection of British and International designers with clothes from daywear to occasion wear.

There is something for everyone at Roxtons with its collection of women and men’s wear. Established in 1979 Roxtons offers a unique shopping experience and a great range of clothing, gifts, outdoor wear and sports wear.

Before you leave Alresford be sure to visit Hêtre to complete your outfit with shoes, handbags and accessories.

Bishop’s Waltham

If you are shopping for fashion in Bishop’s Waltham then a visit the Boutique ME is a must. The boutique offers a great range of affordable, stylish clothing for all occasions and a friendly, personal service. You might even get a freshly brewed coffee or a glass of prosecco while you shop.

Luvvit in Bishop’s Waltham is the home of fab and funky handbags, on trend jewellery and ladies accessories – a perfect one-stop shopping retreat for those with a busy schedule. Find them on Facebook and Instagram and browse their beautiful collections before you visit.

Wickham

If your shopping trip takes you to Wickham take your purse or wallet to Bay Tree Gifts – winner of the “Greats gifts retailer of the year award 2020”. Stocking jewellery and women’s fashion accessories along with gifts and cards you can walk out with the perfect piece for you and a gift for your loved one.

After all this shopping make sure you call into Baytree Beauty and treat yourself to some pamper products – a bath bomb and face mask could be the perfect end to the perfect day of shopping.

Shopping in Bishop's Waltham