Ipswich: St Peter's Street shops celebrating Christmas

Linking the Waterfront with the town centre, St Peter's Street has become a popular destination for those seeking niche independents. 

Owners of The House in Town, Maud's Attic and Revival shops. L-R: John, Wendy and Robert Manning (Image: Charlotte Bond, Newsquest)

Applaud Coffee is a popular café on St Peter's Street (Image: Charlotte Bond, Newsquest)

The road joins St Nicholas Street to form what is known as 'The Saints'. 

This year, the area has played host to a number of events - including independent street markets in both June and November.

Shops also got into the festive spirit by taking part in the Christmas Window Competition - won by the popular hair salon Baiss & Co.

L-R: Zoe Wood, Simon Blower of Baiss and Co and Cathy Frost (Image: Contributed)

Owners of the Ipswich Community Hub (Image: Charlotte Bond, Newsquest)

Cathy Frost is a director of The Saints not-for-profit group, which seeks to make a difference by promoting the streets as a hotspot for independent business and heritage. 

Speaking on how successful 2022 has been for the area, she said: "It's been a great period for our community.

"The highlights have been both of our successful markets, alongside the festive window competition.

Steve Long, owner of Hopsters beer shop (Image: Charlotte Bond, Newsquest)

Christmas products on offer in Loveone (Image: Charlotte Bond, Newsquest)

"We're very lucky to have such an active group of independent traders.

"I'm so thankful to everyone who has supported both myself and my neighbours.

"We're trying to create a destination here.

"There is so much to be celebrated."