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Richmond upon Thames has a thriving community of small businesses including shops, food and drink outlets and other services that contribute to the unique high streets we have in the borough. Supporting your local businesses will ensure your high street maintains its character and uniqueness.

Visit Richmond

Why Shop Local?

We are celebrating the amazing contribution of the people who run local businesses by encouraging you to ‘Shop Local’ and explore the diverse and unique offering of products and services available on their doorsteps.

By shopping locally you can:

  • Breathe new life into our local economy
  • Maintain a strong jobs market for local communities
  • Enjoy a personalised, tailored shopping experience
  • Support entrepreneurs offering originality to retail and hospitality
  • Keep local produce alive
  • Limit you carbon footprint by avoiding travel

Spending money locally, and spending time getting to know your local businesses will ensure we maintain the strong communities and remain resilient as a borough during the on-going uncertainties.

Find out what’s on offer on your local high street.

To access special offers from independent local businesses, visit our Richmond Card page.

Do you love your local?

Then let us know! We are inviting all residents to share a shout-out to their favourite high street business on social media. Share on Twitter or Instagram using #RichmondShopsLocal

 

Updated: 16 September 2024

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