News from Hungerford’s Independent Shops & Businesses – February 2025

Hungerford is famous for its independent shops and businesses which make the High Street worth a visit. There is also a Heritage Trail you can enjoy while you are browsing the shops.

The Borough Arms

The Borough Arms is a friendly neighbourhood pub. It’s deceptively spacious inside with comfortable seating for you to relax and enjoy your favourite tipple. Two wood burners will keep you warm in the colder months, while the patio and large garden are perfect to enjoy some warm British sun in the summer.

Now under the new management of Georgi and Nick, The Borough Arms will soon be launching a new website. In the meantime, keep your eyes on the Facebook page for news including information about events.

The Borough Arms
77 High Street, Hungerford RG17 0NA
01488 683 233
facebook.com/BoroughArms

 

Hungerford Arcade

Award-winning Hungerford Arcade is proud to have the title of the UK’s Best Antiques centre, as voted for by readers of BBC Homes and Antiques magazine. It’s been featured on BBC’s Bargain Hunt, Antiques Road Trip and many other radio and TV shows.

With over 100 antiques dealers under one roof, it has something to entice every visitor, from pocket-money collectors to lottery-winning big spenders. 

Unit 115 in the Square has a cornucopia of vintage signs, motoring memorabilia, pictures, boxed Corgi models and model cars. It is restocked weekly so don’t miss it – there’s always something different!

We are open seven days a week:
Mon to Fri  9.15am to 5:30pm
Sat  9.15am to 6pm
Sun  11am to 5pm

Hungerford Arcade
26-27 High St, Hungerford RG17 0NF
01488 683 701 or 07999 683 701
hungerfordarcade@gmail.com
hungerfordarcade.com
facebook.com/hungerford.arcade
instagram.com/hungerfordarcade1

Inklings

February is the month of love and we have a fabulous selection of Valentine’s cards in the shop.  We also have our usual wide selection of gifts for all occasions.  
 
Come and see what we have to offer (including some very cute Jellycat fluffy hearts).
 
There are lots of reasons to come and visit us so do pop in and have a browse.

Inklings
122 High St, Hungerford RG17 0DL
01488 681 800
info@inklingsofhungerford.com
www.inklingsofhungerford.com
facebook.com/inklingsofhungerford

Berkshire Trout

We have a busy market schedule this month in London and Marlow but for local customers just shop online and we deliver within 40 miles of Hungerford every Friday. 

And we also have lots of recipe inspiration on our website, like this tasty hot smoked trout fishcake with a tarragon spinach sauce.

Berkshire Trout
07881 823 083
lucy@berkstrout.co.uk
berkstrout.co.uk
facebook.com/berkstrout
instagram.com/berkstrout

Hungerford Chiropractic & Physiotherapy Healthcare

This month we recommend five ways to love your spine for Valentine’s (and in fact every) Day.
 
We are a family orientated Practice that has been providing quality Chiropractic and Physiotherapy care to the local communities of Hungerford, Newbury and Marlborough since 2005. 
 

Hungerford Chiropractic & Physiotherapy Healthcare
The Croft Hall, Hungerford, RG17 0HY
01488 683 666
info@hungerford-chiropractichealth.co.uk
www.hungerford-chiropractichealth.co.uk
facebook.com/HungerfordChiroPhysioHealthcare
instagram.com/hcph_chiro_physio.

Hungerford Bookshop

Check out our pink window display for Valentine’s and our upcoming schedule of author talks including Alexander Norman on Captain De Havilland’s Moth at Hungerford Town Hall on Wednesday 12 February. 

The best way of ordering books is by emailing us at sales@hungerfordbookshop.co.uk or calling 01488 683480.

But if you would like to order on-line and get the book delivered straight to your house then please order via our page on Bookshop.org (a brilliant alternative to Amazon).

Hungerford Bookshop
24 High Street, Hungerford RG17 0NF
01488 683 480
hungerfordbookshop.co.uk
facebook.com/HungerfordBookshop 

Fare Wise Travel

Fare Wise Travel has enjoyed a busy start to 2025 with trips being organised to Japan and across South and Central America and Japan to name but a few. See our February blog for a reminder about passport dates and a fab special offer on canal cruises in Burgundy.

Do browse our facebook or Instagram for lots more inspiration. 

Fare Wise Travel
19 Hungerford High Street, Hungerford RG17 0NL (under the railway bridge)
01488 686 858 
hung@farewise.com,
Facebook/Farewise-Travel
IG/farewisetravel22

Fare Wise Travel Hungerford

White Feather Gift Shop

Greeting from our lovely shop opposite Eliane’s in the courtyard, open Wed to Sun.

We will be running small and friendly Air Dry Clay Craft Workshops on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays in February £25pp. See dates on our website here.

Also, we have a pop-up event for chocolate lovers from 11am to 3pm on Sunday 9 Feb with Chocolate Bliss.

White Feather Gift Shop

Unit 6, The Courtyard
Hungerford RG17 0DL
white_feather_gifts@outlook.com
07805 725 929
whitefeathergifts.shop
facebook/whitefeather_gifts

Hungerford Legal & Financial Centre

Offering the full services of legal, accounting and financial planning in one office. Please contact us for a free, no-obligation chat. 

Unfortunately at this time of year we are busy with divorce clients. If you have any questions about divorce please see our answers here.

Our office in central Hungerford is shared by Marlborough Law and RiverView Portfolio accountants. We also collaborate with Harridge Financial, HR experts Professionals in Partnership and asset finance experts Industry Finance UK.

Hungerford Legal & Financial Centre
Suite A, The Courtyard,
24 High Street, Hungerford, 
RG17 0NF 
01488 508 008
hungerfordlegalandfinancialcentre.com
info@hungerfordlegalandfinancialcentre.com

Hungerford Coin & Stamp Centre

As readers know, our original shop at 35a was ram-raided on New Year’s Eve 2023. Over a year later, it is still awaiting a rebuild. 

The premises will not re-open as a shop in the future and we will continue to work from 34a next door.

We have asked the telephone company to move the phone line and while this is being done please use 07501 443 799 to call us. Sorry for any inconvenience – emails, whatsapp and messages all continue as normal.

We remain very keen to buy coin and stamp collections so do contact us for a no obligation evaluation.

Hungerford Coin & Stamp Centre
34a High Street, Hungerford RG17 0NF
01488 684 008  or 07501 443 799
philatelicheritage@gmx.com
philatelicheritage.co.uk
facebook/Hungerford Coin & Stamp Centre

Town & Manor and Hungerford Town Hall

We are very excited to see the Town Hall Complex reopening fully this week. 

January has seen much work being done; painting,  replastering, picture hanging, cleaning lights, installing new lights and much electrical work. Plus, an awful lot of dusting! 

Some pre-booked events did take place last month, but access was through the back door only. On Wednesday 5th February the front door will be open and we will celebrate the relaunch of the Wednesday Indoor Market, with some old and new stallholders at both the indoor and outdoor market.

And a quick reminder that Hungerford residents get a 25% discount on hire rates of the Town Hall complex, which, we hope you will agree, is a stunning venue for events of all kinds.
 
Hungerford Town & Manor
events@townandmanor.co.uk
07880 311 731
Hungerford Town Hall wedding

Cobbs Farmshop

We have a busy month coming up and we encourage everyone to love local this Valentine’s Day and create a lovely homemade dish from our local suppliers or let us cater for you. Click here to order your Cobbs at Home box and get 15% off with the code LOVECOBBS15 

12 February: Hansons Auctioneers Free Valuation Day
13 February: Sausage Making Workshop
17 February: Valentines crafts at Cobbs Play Barn
17 February: Pancake Specials available in cafes
Supplier Of The Month: Wessex Mill
Cheese Of The Month: Kaltbach

Cobbs Farmshop at Hungerford
Bath Road (A4) just west of Hungerford
hungerford@cobbsfarmshops.co.uk
facebook.com/cobbsathungerford
instagram.com/cobbsfarmshops

Amore Italian Restaurant

 
Why not come and enjoy our warm Italian hospitality and delicious food provided by Vinnie and the team – Amore is open for lunch and supper every day of the week.
 
 
Amore Hungerford
16 Charnham St
Hungerford RG17 0ES

M & P Hardware

As Hungerford’s independent hardware whop we stock essentials for your home and garden year-round, including: kindling, kitchenware, re-fillable eco cleaning products, hand and power tools, pest control, compost and planters, home brew kits, paint, DIY materials, electrical appliances, supplies and light bulbs.

And don’t forget our key cutting services, from mortice to cylinder…and all your DIY supplies of course. Whatever you need we either stock it or can get it in quickly for you!

Open: 9am to 5pm, Mon to Sat.
2-3 The Cuttings Hungerford, RG17 0LU
 
M&P Hardware
01488 681 048
facebook/mandphardware
M & P Hardware

Howards Pet Care

 
Suzi and the team have everything you need for your two and four legged friends from premium dog food, chews, feeding bowls, beds, leads, bird seed to hedgehog houses and bags of dishwater salt.
 
We also sell wild bird seeds, floating duck and swan pellets . Avoid giving bread if you can, it is not close to their natural diet.
 
Also, as ever, a full range of pet food, accessories, treats and toys.
 
Howards Pet Care
01488 685 314
facebook.com/Howards-Pet-Care
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