Oliver Bonas — Grand Arcade, Cambridge
A feel-good British lifestyle store in Grand Arcade offering colourful fashion, curated homeware and choice gifts across a spacious ground-floor shop.
Oliver Bonas at the Grand Arcade is a 3,000 sq ft British lifestyle shop blending feel-good fashion, eclectic homewares and thoughtful gifts in central Cambridge. The ground-floor store stocks clothing, jewellery, accessories, furniture and decorative homeware across a bright, contemporary retail space designed for browsing and discovery. It’s a good stop for unique souvenirs, mid-priced design-led pieces and seasonal collections amid the city’s shopping heart.
A brief summary to Oliver Bonas
- Unit SU11, The Grand Arcade, St Andrew's St, Cambridge, CB2 3BJ, GB
- +441223322307
- Visit website
- Duration: 0.25 to 1 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
- Monday 10 am-6 pm
- Tuesday 9 am-6 pm
- Wednesday 9 am-6 pm
- Thursday 9 am-6 pm
- Friday 9 am-6 pm
- Saturday 9 am-6 pm
- Sunday 11 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Check the store’s opening hours before visiting — weekend times differ; early weekdays are quieter for browsing.
- Look for seasonal displays and small furniture pieces; items often make good mid-range gifts and unique souvenirs.
- If you want to reserve an item or avoid disappointment during busy periods, use the store’s click-and-collect option if available.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Seating Areas
- Information Boards
Oliver Bonas location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Clear Skies
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Mild Temperatures
Discover more about Oliver Bonas
A bright, curated lifestyle emporium
Oliver Bonas in the Grand Arcade presents a deliberately curated mix of clothing, accessories, jewellery and homeware arranged across a roomy ground-floor footprint. The store balances playful colour and tactile displays with ordered shelving so individual pieces — from small ceramic vases and scented diffusers to statement jewellery and seasonal knitwear — read clearly within the overall shop story.Character and product focus
The shop showcases the brand’s in-house design approach: wearable day-to-day pieces, bold accessories and a rotating selection of homewares and small furniture. Items are chosen for personality and practicality rather than haute fashion extremes, which makes the range approachable for gift-hunting, wardrobe refreshes or one-off decorative purchases that lean on contemporary British design language.Setting inside the Grand Arcade
Situated on St Andrew’s Street within the covered Grand Arcade mall, the store benefits from the centre’s bright, modern interior and steady footfall from shoppers exploring central Cambridge. Floor-to-ceiling glazing and clear sightlines into the mall make the shop feel welcoming; window displays change seasonally and draw on the store’s colour-led aesthetic to stand out among neighbouring retailers.Customer amenities and in-store experience
The Cambridge outlet typically provides standard retail conveniences: changing rooms, click-and-collect service and a shop layout that encourages relaxed browsing rather than rushed transactions. The store’s lighting and fixtures are set to showcase texture and colour; small furniture pieces are placed so shoppers can visualise them in a domestic setting without crowding the circulation space.Seasonal rhythm and gifting appeal
Oliver Bonas structures its merchandising around seasons and events — spring refreshes, summer accessories, and a strong run of holiday and gifting lines in late autumn. This predictable cadence means the store is especially worth visiting when you’re looking for thoughtfully packaged presents, stocking-fillers or limited-edition collaborations that differ from mass-market options.Practical note on atmosphere
The store’s atmosphere is casual and upbeat: music is present but not intrusive, and displays are tactile with layered textures and colour pops. Lighting and merchandising combine to create a friendly retail theatre that aims to make browsing feel like a leisurely discovery rather than a transactional chore.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Location Audience
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- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Vegetarian Friendly
