Hargreaves & Son Ltd – Independent shopping in Buxton

October 2026 update: The owners have announced plans to retire and placed the building on the market. The shop was continuing to trade while a buyer was sought; see the local report or contact the shop for the latest information. Its former first-floor café has closed.

A Buxton Shopping Institution for Over 160 Years

Founded in 1865 by Alice Hargreaves, Hargreaves of Buxton has been at the heart of the town for more than 160 years. Now in the hands of the fourth generation of the Coles family, the business has evolved into one of Buxton’s best-loved independent department stores, offering an extensive range of quality homewares, gifts and kitchen essentials.

Everything for the Kitchen

What began as a traditional china and glass shop has grown into a kitchen department. The shop’s cookware range has served home cooks for around 25 years, and its first floor now offers utensils, cookware and baking equipment.

The shop has stocked brands including Scanpan, KitchenAid, MasterClass and de Buyer, as well as kitchen textiles from Ulster Weavers. Ask the shop about current availability.

Beautiful Bedding and Home Comforts

The first floor also features bedding and home textiles. The shop has stocked duvet sets, pillows and towels from brands including William Morris, Royal Palaces, Furn, Wylder and Edinburgh Weavers.

Gifts You’ll Love to Give (or Keep!)

Whether you’re searching for a thoughtful present or a souvenir of your visit to Buxton, Hargreaves has plenty to discover.

The shop has stocked Hargreaves-branded sweet and savoury treats, home accessories from Gisela Graham, Panier des Sens toiletries, The Scented Room reed diffusers and Maison Berger fragrance lamps.

On the ground floor, the homewares department offers an inspiring collection of lighting, cushions, throws and realistic artificial flowers to help transform any living space.

Dining in Style

Whether you’re setting the table for a relaxed family meal or a special celebration, Hargreaves has something for every occasion.

Its dining ranges have included tableware from Spode, Royal Worcester, Portmeirion and Mikasa, as well as glassware from Dartington and DRH, and collections from Cath Kidston and Keith Brymer Jones.

Friendly Service Every Step of the Way

The shop’s website describes its collections and offers information about mail orders. Contact the team to ask about current stock and gift wrapping.

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These photographs show the shop and examples of its products in 2024–25; stock may change.

Bedding and cabinets in the shop Sofa, bedding and home accessories in the shop Two beds made up with patterned bedding Shelves of kitchenware in the shop Kitchen utensils and rolling pins on display Boxed floral textiles on display Shelves of bedding and cushions Boxed floral bedding on a shelf Kitchenware displayed in the shop Cookware on a shelf Oven gloves and kitchen textiles Kitchen utensils on display Floral tableware arranged on a table Stainless steel pans on a shelf Cushions and soft furnishings on shelves Artificial flowers in the shop Tableware and kitchen goods in the shop Home fragrance and gift items on shelves Floral tableware and glassware on display Bath and body products on a table Floral tableware and glassware on a table Patterned mugs hanging on a rack Patterned bedding samples Packaged food gifts on a shelf Lamps and cushions on displayHome fragrance and gifts in the shop Decorative dishes and floral mugs Artificial flowers and home accessories Cushions arranged by colour Blue and white patterned home accessoriesGlass fragrance lamps