Archive: This feature describes the shop and its 2024 Christmas range. For current stock and opening information, see Hargreaves of Buxton.
In 2024, Hargreaves & Sons opened a Christmas Shop on the first floor. Founded in 1865, the Buxton homewares business was approaching its 160th anniversary.
The original feature reported that a crystal showroom first opened in the same first-floor space in 1913.
The 2024 range included baubles, wreaths, lighting and gift ideas for festive decorating.
Brands featured in 2024 included Cath Kidston, William Morris at Home, Gisela Graham, Dartington and Ulster Weavers.
The first floor had formerly housed the Tea Room. In 2024, the shop described its decision to expand upstairs. Owner Martin Coles-Evans explained, “We must keep moving with the times. We’ve actually seen a return to customers shopping in person, with more people wanting to visit the store and have a look around. While shopping habits changed during the pandemic, we’re seeing a reversal of that trend now, which encouraged us to expand the shop upstairs and make the decision to say a fond farewell to the Tea Rooms.”
“As well as moving with the times, we’re still keen to preserve tradition as one of Buxton’s oldest shops and pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service and the high-quality products we’re known for.”
Christmas Lighting
In 2024, the shop displayed Christmas lighting for trees and windows.
For Christmas 2024, the shop offered complimentary gift wrapping on purchases over £50.
Plans after Christmas 2024
Looking ahead to 2025, Martin said: “2025 is the company’s 160th year and it is an opportunity not to be missed. We champion the return of a vibrant High Street and want to lead by example. Our expansion over two floors will allow us to deliver even more fine quality gifts, homewares, cookware and tabletop in a unique store worthy of the people of Buxton and beyond.”
The 2024 feature also described the ground-floor range of cookware, kitchenware, home fragrances, textiles, storage, gifts and tableware.
Brands featured at the time included Le Creuset, Emma Bridgewater, Spode, KitchenAid, Maison Berger Paris, Bronnley and Earth Squared.
In 2024, products were also sold online. The current Hargreaves website describes its collections and provides information about mail orders.
Opening times reported in 2024: Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sunday 11am – 4pm.
16 – 18 Spring Gardens, Buxton, SK17 6DE
T: 01298 23083
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