The Coolest Stores Selling Crafted Goods in the UK

Over the past few years, "shop local" has become the slogan of the UK high street. But, as retailers across Britain continue to navigate supply chain pressures and the beast that is online shopping, the thought of rambling past boarded-up buildings is far from attractive. While most of us are quick to praise independents, it can be difficult to know where to find the community-first businesses that are truly making a positive impact.

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So, we've been on an adventure through our towns and cities to find the people and places supporting British heritage trades. From a ceramics store in Kent to a Scandi-influenced studio in Devon, these are our favourite UK stockists of handcrafted goods.

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Wanderlust Life
Jeweller Georgie Roberts and her all-female team opened this Scandi-influenced studio and retail space in sand-dusted Braunton back in 2018. Come to browse the artisan's signature embellishments - think ditsy moonstone bracelets and necklaces strung with petite semi-precious stones - alongside a curated edit of coastal living homeware including ceramics, pots and planters. Special occasion on the horizon? Wanderlust Life has an impressive range of gifts. Our favourite? The birthstone drop earrings.