I loved the Grafton Center, though a lot of it stems from the fact that I lived across the street…read morefrom it when in Cambridge. It has a nice cinema, a music shop, and (i hope it is still there) an awesome cart that sold the best dried fruit and baklava ever. Not somewhere I'd recommend as a destination if you're there on holiday, but a good utilitarian mall for students.

Grafton centre is the best place I spend my Saturday mornings to afternoon. It has entertainment…read morerestaurants and shops to satisfy your shopping addiction if you know what I mean. Shops present are Next, H&M, Debenhams, Boot, Phone 4 u, Oasis, Millie cookies, La senza, Claire's accessories and many more designer shops all under one roof. The location in the city centre makes it sometimes exciting to leave your quiet room, sad you may think but it is quite thrilling. After my morning activities, I walk few mins to the bus stop to catch the park and ride bus all the way to the city centre. Then walk a short distance through the park to Grafton centre, where I fill my eyes with the things I can't afford and the things I can definitely go home with me. After all the shopping and the tired feeling, I stop at one of the restaurants to have my lunch before going home. It is a great way to spend ones Saturday and for family shopping.

I am getting married next year, so have been around a few of the bridalwear shops in the area (not…read morethat there are very many in Cambridge city to begin with!). This was the first place I tried - and it was by far the best! You do have to book in advance if you want to try on wedding dresses as it gets very busy, especially on weekends. There's a room downstairs for private fittings, where (once you've made your appointment) you can try on dresses to your heart's content! The service is fantastic and the staff really professional and patient. If you tell them you have to stick to a budget they will try to accommodate you. The range of dress styles is amazing too. If like me, the blancmange doesn't do it for you, there are plenty of really classy, simple dresses in there - everything from fishtail to column dresses - you name it! Ironically I ended up buying the second dress I ever tried on - after then trying on endless other bridal dresses! The service is fantastic - there's no hard sell or any of that rather intimidating aura you sometimes get in these kinds of stores. I've recommended this shop to several of my friends.

The Tailor's Cat is located in the heart of Cambridge and houses a large selection of stunning…read morebridal gowns by designers including Ian Stuart, Jenny Packham, Pronovias, Suzanne Neville, Hollywood Dreams and Allure as well as special occasion wear, evening wear, ball gowns, prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses, tiaras, veils, intricate hair accessories, jewellery, bags and wraps. This is one of the best places to come to view bridal wear and also evening gowns. Emma and her team are so helpful that you will surely be overjoyed with the service they can give you and the advice you receive. A must if you are getting married.

A shop that looks vintage from the outset, full to the brim with trinkets and treasures from all…read moresorts of decades! I love this store on Mill Road in Cambridge, it fits my bill totally! I saw a bike in here, a really nice vintage bike for £50! That's cheaper than some new ones and it looked so much better, more classy! The shop is just so unique and quirky and I love living just across the street from it!

I went in looking for some specific objects that the store didn't have. Not the store's fault, but…read moreMel was very helpful and we had a nice chat about antiques in general and the things I was looking for in particular. He recommended some other shops down the road who ended up having exactly what I was looking for. I wish I could have purchased something at his store and will likely go back but it was a good experience and I thought he was kind and professional.

personally i love this shop. love it so much i dont pack a lot of clothes on my trips because when…read morei come to cambridge, i hit this spot up. theres always something to find!

I love this shop! I go here all the time and the vintage clothes they have are very cool and they…read morehave lots of sizes. They have a section for glasses, sunglasses and patches as well which is what u get the most. The only thing is they are quite pricy and although they have many sizes, they are often bigger than I am and so difficult to shop for small sizes (I'm 6-8/small). Would recommend for staple pieces and they have amazing vintage windbreakers.

I walk through the long passage of this Arcade daily on my way to the faculty, and the impression…read moreit makes is largely that of a bleak characterless provincial mall. There is no design creativity whatsoever with shops simply lined up along the way on two levels. It's filled with bland typical high street businesses like mobile phone companies' stores, HMV, Starbucks, Tophshop, etc. On the bright side there is also Hugo Boss here. An attempt to develop the upmarket retailing is also evident in a number of high end watch and jewelry boutiques. Overall though, with all the foreign tourists, students and the general reputation of Cambridge for being an attractive town, its premier modern department store could be somewhat more interesting.

What a shame... if all the story telling was to be beleived we were going to get exactly what…read moreCambridge needed - a quality new shopping area which met our needs. Unfortunately i would suggest the Grand Arcade ahs failed to deliver. Some units are still empty giving the impression that it isnt finidhed in parts, and many of the shops that are there are just the same old carbon copies you can get anywhere. The feeling inside is certainly lacking in something as it just doesnt create the right impression of somewhere you would want to stay to shop in. Good ideas.poor result.

I LOVE THIS STORE…read more If this store were in the US, I would go there everyday. Ok, not everyday, that is weird. But at least once a week. I went to Cambridge in the summer of 2005 and went to this place on a recommendation from a U.S. friend who had been there like, 5 years earlier. This store is like a U.S. Urban Outfitters but 39495859 times better. Very hip and stylish. The clothes are awesome and not too expensive either.

Cult Clothing's got a massive range of trendy fashions and labels - anything from surfie gear to…read morehoodies, glam going out clothes, clubwear, etc. It sells lots of popular brands - Bench, Mambo, etc. The staff can be pretty snooty and unfriendly (they're just too cool to smile) which might intimidate some shoppers and the clothes certainly aren't cheap. But if you want a trendy alternative to the Top Shops of this world, I would definitely recommend Cult. They have pretty good sales too!

I much prefer this D2 store to my local one. Its much bigger…read morefor a start, and carries a lot more selection, for both men and women. All the mens clothing is on one side, and they have shirts, jeans, trousers, hooded tops and much more, as well as a big range of shoes and trainers. The other side of the shop is womens clothing. They sell all kinds of things, from party type outfits to jeans, vest tops and coats. Compared to the little store in my town, this one is huge and is lovely to walk around. Its a bright shop, in neutral colours with big bright lights. They have a good selection of modern musc playing at a reasonable lvel. The staff are great, very helpful and really friendly and chatty. Prices in D2 are not too bad, and there are often deals or sale rails around.

I have bought my cousin some really nice outfits from here before and would go here time and time…read moreagain because it is easily accessible any time of day or night and is affordable but doesn't lack in quality like some cheaper fashion stores do. Miss Picnic specialises in girls clothing for ages 4-16 so there's a wide spectrum to explore and great for any parents with a few girls of different ages, no need to run around tirelessly through several different store types. Miss Picnic has it all!