If you’re after a spot of retail therapy, Yarm High Street is for you. This attractive and stylish town has a range of eateries and independent retailers that run adjacent to the River Tees. A walk up one side of the High Street and down the other is a marvellous way to spend an afternoon, nipping into boutiques and quirky shops, and grabbing a coffee or something stronger at the end! Having been crowned as England’s Rising Star award winners at the Great British High Street Awards in 2019, Yarm’s shopping scene is a unique prospect.
If it’s beautiful things you’re on the hunt for, family-run Whittakers Jewellers specialise in high quality colour gem stones and diamonds, as well as watches – some of which are pre-owned bargains (63 High Street); over the road at independent jewellers Market Cross, watches and high-end jewellery brands are their speciality, a renowned and trusted brand in the region, Market Cross stock an enviable array of contemporary, classic and fashionable pieces (36 High Street). There’s more sparkly things at Freeman Jewellers, whose expert craftsmanship has ensured they’re renowned for creating custom-made designs, and they also offer a valuation service (57 High Street). A couple of doors down, RR Jewellers is a luxury boutique which can source high quality diamonds, watches and gemstones for any occasion (55 High Street).
Give your home a make-over with a special piece of artwork from the award-winning Lucy Pittaway Gallery, which is filled with her vibrant artwork, from homeware and gifts featuring her iconic sheep and Highland cows collections to beautiful floral pieces (61 High Street). Cloud Cuckoo is a beautiful shop crammed with hand crafted gifts and furniture, many made by local artisans (31 High Street). For that special finishing touch, Bauer at Home stocks a vast array of furnishings, furniture, lighting and accessories carefully selected by their expert interior designers (32 High Street). The historic Strickland & Holt was established in 1854, this mini-department store is an Aladdin’s cave of gifts, fashion, accessories and toys, and all come with the ‘Strickies’ seal of approval, meaning you’re guaranteed some beautiful and original finds. On the first floor, the StrickiesHub is the place to find work by local creatives, with an array of local artisans showing off their wares. There’s also a great cafe if you’re in need of sustenance! (44 High Street).
Brighten your home further with a beautiful arrangement from Diana Kaye Florist, where their expert florists can create a bespoke bouquet (77b High Street); or at the other end of the High Street, The Flower Room specialises in original designs, vases and flowers for any occasion you can think of (23 High Street).
If it’s yourself you’d rather beautify, look no further than the fabulous A Vita, where luxury spa treatments for men and women include massage, mani-pedis and more, alongside exotic body treatments and both surgical and non-surgical treatments carried out by expertly trained staff (22 High Street). Further down the street, @The Skin Company specialise in unique beauty treatments and aim to help you rejuvenate and re-balance through innovative techniques (57a High Street).
Discerning fashionistas will find something gorgeous at Attitudes, a boutique designer womenswear shop where owner Victoria promises to leave you feeling glamorous thanks to their unique range of clothing and accessories (88 High Street). Feel fabulous in something silky from Violette Lingerie, which stocks luxurious brands of lingerie, nightwear and beachwear (37 High Street). The pink hued frontage of This Must B The Place is hard to miss, and within you’ll find fascinators, hats, gorgeous occasional wear and outfits for that special date (33 High Street). Just off the High Street, The Shoe Box sells everything from top brands and stylish shoes, boots, sandals and trainers, to well-chosen supportive footwear for men and women (2 Danby Wynd).