It’s time to hit the high street and rediscover the local shops, cafes and businesses whose owners are delighted to be reopening their doors to safely welcome customers back.
There is a wide range of independent businesses in East Devon. As lockdown restrictions are eased, there is no better time to rediscover the shops, sights and services on your local high street.
When you visit an independent shop in East Devon you’re not only getting a unique and personalised service and product; you’re also supporting the area’s economy and giving a boost to local retailers.
Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton and many other towns across East Devon are home to a variety of unique food retailers who delight in providing a superior service.
If you love local produce, The Farm Shop in Exmouth is worth a visit. They sell a range of fresh fruit and vegetables as well as delicious Devon honey, cheese and chutney, eggs and dry cupboard staples. They source as much as possible locally and pride themselves on their affordability.
In Exmouth you can also find Zero Exmouth which stocks a host of plastic-free and ethical products, making it a breeze to reduce your carbon footprint. In 2020 the Zero shops in Exeter and Exmouth saved over 370,000 single use plastic items from ending up in our oceans or landfills. Their aim is to get to 1 million by the end of 2021. Do your bit to save the sea from plastic pollution and discover what’s on offer at Zero Exmouth.
Just up the coast in Budleigh Salterton, plastic-free shoppers can visit Budleigh Unwrapped: a Zero waste shop committed to eliminating the need for single-use plastic and unnecessary packaging. Here you can find cleaning products, fresh coffee, beans, pulses, rice, pasta, herbs, spices, oil, vinegar, nuts, seeds and much more! Bring your own empty jars and containers and fill up with the produce you need.
Elsewhere on the beautiful Budleigh Salterton high street there are plenty of fantastic independent food retailers. Orchard Wholefoods is a health shop which has been trading in the town for over 18 years! They provide a wide range of health foods, organic vegetables, gluten free products and lots more. Boost your immune system and try something new in your weekly shop.
Once you’ve filled your shopping bags head to The Creamery to enjoy their range of delicious creamy ice creams - the perfect treat to enjoy when catching-up with friends and family.
Wherever you are headed, grab your mask and hand sanitiser and remember to maintain social distancing when rediscovering your local high street.