SUDBURY'S VIRTUAL HIGH STREET
Supporting Sudbury's community and businesses through collaboration during the Coronavirus outbreak
The COVID-19 crisis, and the measures implemented to protect us all, have had an unprecedented impact on our communities and businesses. We are calling on Sudbury to shop small and support our local independent businesses - which has never been more important. From high teas in a box, 'isolation packs' delivered to your door, to live online sale rails, our independent shops are offering some brilliantly inventive ways to bring the high street to you. Take a look below for some of the services on offer:
ways to support local from home during the COVID-19 crisis
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Order takeaway from a Sudbury restaurant (perhaps instead of your usual 'going out / date' night).
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Use your essentials shop to buy fresh produce at Sudbury Market and local essential retailers (see below).
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Follow, like and share your favourite Sudbury cafes, shops, restaurants and pubs on social media.
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Leave a review of your favourite Sudbury businesses on platforms like Google, Trip Advisor and Facebook.
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Join mailing lists to receive news, offers and promotions from your favourite Sudbury businesses.
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Shop / order online or over the phone - our guide below outlines local delivery services.
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Buy experience / gift vouchers to be redeemed at a later date, something to look forward to and a great way to support your favourite independents.
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Please get in touch via the Sudbury Community Network if you or someone you know is in need of help and unable to leave their home for essentials, we're here to help.
Why shop locally?
Locally owned independent retailers are the backbone of our community; they provide a friendly, tailored service, local jobs, they often support community and charity initiatives and support other local producers, makers and retailers. This all boosts our local economy, community cohesion and reduces your carbon footprint. Recent research has also found that as a result of the COVID-19 crisis 41% of UK consumers are now doing the majority of their shopping with local independent retailers and discovering the many benefits of doing so! Lets hope you stick with them in the long run...
Further guidance and support for businesses
during the covid-19 crisis:
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COVID-19 Grant Funding Schemes and distribution - find out more on Babergh's website here for Sudbury Businesses
Get in touch:
Are you a Sudbury based business? Get in touch for a free listing on Sudbury's Virtual Highstreet:
Rachel Price, Town Centre Manager | E: towncentremanager@sudburytowncouncil.co.uk | T: 01787 275772
FOOD RETAILERS, CAFES & RESTAURANTS:
TAKEAWAY & DELIVERY SERVICES
When collecting takeaway or shopping with essential retailers, please respect all social distancing measures in place and
where possible pay by card either online, over the phone or use contactless in store.
SUDBURY
MARKET
Market Hill
Sudbury Market is operating Thursdays and Saturdays with essential food retailers, with social distancing measures in place. Well stocked with fresh fruit, veg, meat, fish, eggs and more.
- outdoor market
- call + collect
- delivery
health foods & therapies for you
75 North Street
As a (zero waste!) retailer of health food, drinks and household products, Health Foods For You remain open with social distancing measures in place. You can also shop online for local delivery.
-delivery
- zero waste
Tel: 01787 828262
weston's
bakery
23 Gaol Lane
A Sudbury favourite, named one of the best bakeries in Suffolk! Bakery open with social distancing measures. Delivery available via Go Start + Courtyard Stores 'food on the move' van. Call number below to arrange:
- delivery
-takeaway
Tel: 01787 313130
The bridge project
20 Gainsborough Street
Dedicated to supporting the most vulnerable residents in our community. The Bridge offer a hot meal delivery service and are currently working in partnership with Sudbury Community Network.
- hot lunch delivery service
Tel: 01787 313691
Lydia turkish kitchen
54-55 Gainsborough St
dough & co.
pizza
62 North Street
Delicious woodfired pizzas delivered straight to your door. We look forward to dining in the lovely cosy restaurant again soon.. Follow for updates and their delivery menu:
- takeaway
- delivery
Tel: 01787 313101
jamie's
meat inn
27 North Street
There's often a queue down the street to get hold of one of Jamie's pork chops. Shop is open with social distancing measures in place / free deliveries also available with a newly launched 'isolation pack'!
- takeaway
-DELIVERY
- shop open
Tel: 01787 311104
A SLICE OF
NEW YORK
11a Friars Street
Authentic American style pizza right here in Sudbury! You can collect with their curbside drop service to your car or take a look and their menu and call to book a local delivery!
- tAKEAWAY
- CAN DELIVER
Tel: 01787 372512
Ree's
Cafe & takeaway
12 King Street
A firm favourite with locals - renowed for their excellent Full English breakfasts! Ree's have now relaunched a takeaway breakfast service 3 days a week on: Sun, Tues and Thurs mornings! Menu includes vegetarian options:
Tel: 07976 441733
MOONLIGHT INDIAN TAKEAWAY
53 North Street
The Moonlight Indian Takeaway's authentic Indian dishes can be delivered direct to your door! Best place to view their menu and order is via Just Eat below, opens at 5pm for orders, collection also available:
TEL: 01787 379259
DAVID'S
cafe & bistro
51 Gainsborough Street
David's is one of those places we couldn't imagine Sudbury without! So we're thrilled about their recently announced takeaway service which includes their signature coffees, sandwiches, soups and scones! Menu below and Facebook for updates:
Tel: 01787 373919
the strawberry teapot
5 Friars Street
Fantastic vintage tearoom & cakery, recently announced special VE Day takeaway high teas and they sold out in a matter of hours! Testament to their popularity... The Strawberry Teapot are now offering a takeaway service on Fridays and Saturdays. See below for the latest:
Tel: 01787 881999
ballingdon
valley
57 Ballingdon Street
rafi's
spicebox
77 North Street
You can still get your hands on Rafi's hand-made spice mixes for home-cooked curries, all tailored to your tastes. Spice boxes, gift vouchers and more can all be bought via their web shop:
Tel: 01904 430850
the white
horse
97 North Street
We all miss a pint and a chat at The White Horse, but we are thrilled they are offering gourmet burgers, delicious cheesecakes and alcoholic beverages to takeaway and a new lunchtime menu has now landed:
- LUNCH & DINNER
Tel: 01787 374321
pizza
town
6 Old Market Place
You're spoilt for choice in Sudbury if you happen to be a pizza lover! Take a look at PT's extensive menu on their facebook page, they're spinning dough and delivering to your door 11am - 11pm daily:
- local DELIVERy
Tel: 01787 377222
The
codfather
37 King Street
This brilliant chippy has recently re-opened it's takeaway service. Well worth the socially distanced queue! Whether you're into scampi or haddock, fish lovers will not be disappointed. If you'd rather go fish free the chicken burger is one of the best we've had.
- takeaway
Tel: 01787 882100
painters
cafe
11 Gainsborough Street
Treat yourself or your loved ones during lockdown with Painters Cafe's delicious high teas in a box! Now taking orders for a range of high tea options, including Gluten Free and Vegan. Offering takeaway and delivery services (free del. on orders over £25 within 5-mile radius):
Tel: 07380 988224
STARBURGER
82 North Street
The team at Starburger have been sorely missing all their regulars during lockdown but they are now re-opening for takeaway only 11.30am - 6.30pm Mon - Sat! Head over to their Facebook page below for their menu and give them a call to double check avaliabilty of items:
- takeaway
Tel: 01787 379413 or 07747 710682
twenteaone
21 North Street
Twenteaone are now offering a takeaway service on their delicious cakes and supporting our wonderful NHS in the process! Collection is Mon-Fri 11am - 2pm. Call to order and check Facebook for new menus:
- TAKEAWAY
- delivery can
be arranged
TEL: 01787 312783
cox's
boxes
Online / Sudbury Market
Get fresh fruit and veg boxes delivered straight to your door! Saturday regulars on Sudbury Market, the Cox Brother's boxes are a hit (and a lifeline) for many households, delivery to many local areas on alloted days:
- delivery
Tel: 07342 041896
Liz's kebab
& pizza
55 North Street
Much to the relief of many kebab lovin' locals, Liz's has recently re-opened for takeaway (please observe their max 2 in store policy) and local delivery. Their facebook page is the best place for updates and delivery info:
-delivery
Tel: 01787 883415
JOHN COLEMAN
BUTCHERS
Sudbury Market
Many locals will know John and his team from Sudbury Market where he's been a much loved trader for some 50 years! They are offering a delivery service for vulnerable customers - click 'deliveries' below for more:
- sudbury market
Tel: 01206 272270
LORDY'S
DESSERTS
Online only
Delicious desserts delivered to your door! We all deserve a bit of a treat at the moment and the multi-talented Abi makes some seriously delicious treats including waffles and shakes. Order via Instagram delivering 6-9pm:
- local DELIVERy
(order here)
alaz turkish cuisine
Church Street
We're thrilled this incredible Turkish Restaurant have re-launched their takeaway service offering local delivery or kerb-side collection. Taking orders from 4pm Tues - Fri and from 12pm at the weekends. Enjoy!
tel: 01787 370001
Mauldon's Brewery
13 Church Field Road
Although we can't prop up the bar at The Brewery Tap at the moment, Mauldon's are offering home delivery on their favourite ales, stouts and porters including their brilliant Black Adder, Suffolk Pride and Blackberry Porter. Take a look below for ordering and updates:
DELIVERY INFO
Tel: 01787 311055
ONLINE SHOPPING, LIFESTYLE, GIFTS & ESSENTIAL SERVICES
drage and tozer opticians
Siam Place
Siam Place independent opticians are available for patients with broken/wonky glasses, and essential or urgent eyecare. Click below to see the COVID-19 support being offered and how to contact them:
- eyecare support during covid-19
Tel: 01787 310090
alvita's
boutique
1 Friars Street
A fantastic independent boutique here in the heart of Sudbury. Selling brands such as Postcard from Brighton, sundae tee, Owen Barry and Peppermint Grove. Alvita's are hosting regular Facebook Live sales featuring items to buy for delivery. Seriously fun way to treat yourself from home!
Tel: 01787 827171
ANGELO SMITH
JEWELLER
4 North Street
This fantastic third generation jeweller thankfully has an expanding collection avaliable on their online shop. Pieces include vintage and pre-loved, and some incredibly original creations in their upcycled jewellery collection. Gift vouchers
also available!
Tel: 01787 373051
D & Y
PLANTS
Sudbury Market Thurs / Sat
Dominic and Yvonne are back on Sudbury market commencing 14th May as garden centres are permitted to re-open. You can also still check in with D&Y Plants for local delivery on much of their stock with some great summer offers to boot!
or Tel: 07742 409241
nell & green
botanics
101 East Street
Big botanical love for Nell & Green - due to open on East Street the very week COVID-19 measures forced them to close. Thankfully you can give your home a green facelift by buying their beautiful plants online! Deliveries to CO10 postcodes
- local delivery
Tel: 07803 628933
ASTERS
CLOTHING
101 East Street (Unit 3)
We love this fantastic independent clothes store with a great variety of women's fashion and accessories. During their closure they are posting new spring and summer lines on their facebook page which can be ordered online/ phone and delivered locally.
- local delivery
Tel: 07930 669830
juniper
flowers
78 - 79 North Street
One of Sudbury's much loved independent florists known for their personal service and creative flair. They are still offering doorstep deliveries for those random acts of kindness, birthday treats and more. Get in touch and make someone's day!
Tel: 01787 310022
sudbury
office supplies
Online / Edgworth Road
Don't be fooled by their name, Sudbury Office Supplies sell some pretty handy homewares too...everything from cleaning, catering and stationery supplies to PPE and packing materials. Check out their online treasure trove:
- free DELIVERy
tel: 01787 374331
the laundry
goddess
51 North Street
Beverley and the team are back open at the Laundry Goddess Mon - Sat 8.30am - 1pm and they're offering all their usual services (including duvet, bedding and ironing services) AND half price washing and ironing for all keyworkers until end of May! Visit their Facebook page for all the latest:
tel: 01787 881544
marimba
cafe & chocolatiers
Borehamgate Precinct
Brace yourselves chocolate fans, this family run Suffolk Chocolatiers makes the most delicious chocolate treats for miles around - when they're back open go enjoy one of their legendary hot chocolates! Until then you can buy all your favourite chocolate treats on their web shop:
SHOP ONLINE
Facebook Page
cobblers & keys / ck locksmiths
11 Borehamgate Precinct
When not volunteering to manufacture PPE for frontline staff, Cobblers & Keys' technicians are offering a by appointment service for lock hardware, key cutting and car key repairs in branch. Additionally, CK Locksmiths offer round the clock mobile emergency household and auto locksmith services:
TEL: 07791 339291
COBBLERS & KEYS: TEL: 07899 680931
katie's custom gifts
Etsy / 11 Borehamgate
Offering a wide range of beautiful personalised gifts delivered straight to your door. Engraved and shipped daily from their unit in Sudbury! Keep an eye here for a special discount code coming soon for Key Workers. Katie's Gifts have also joined forces with East Suffolk PPE to help production of much needed equipment for front line workers!
grown in suffolk/ john's nursery
Constitution Hill
John's 50 year old family plant nursery in the heart of Sudbury sells perennials, allotment vegetables, bedding and basket annuals. Now taking orders for delivery in and around Sudbury/ Cornard and surrounding villages. See below for current plant list and contact for ordering:
sudbury model railways
Online
Whether you're an enthusiast or not we all miss Sudbury Model Railways at events around town! Until we can get back to the wonderful world of fairs and events, Philip is selling model railway collectibles online - take a look, you might just discover a new passion for toy locomotives!
compact music/ classics direct
91 North Street / online
We're lucky to have an independent music / record store of this calibre in Sudbury! During lockdown their other business arm: classicsdirect.co.uk
can source and send virtually any Classical CD anywhere in the world!
the borehamgate
kiosk
King Street / Borehamgate
Our friendly local newspaper and confectionery kiosk in town (open early until 10am) also offers a popular 7-day a week newspaper delivery service which has been a lifeline for many local vulnerable residents in isolation. Try e-mailing to order as the phone line is ringing off the hook!
tel: 01787 319498
sharon goddard
cosmetics / avon
Sudbury Market / Delivery
Anyone who regularly visits Sudbury Market will be missing Sharon's pink gazebo, smiley face and many shades of lipstick! Due to restrictions Sharon can't currently trade on our market, the good news is she can make home deliveries!
for rep home delivery tel: 07908 089942
dinky
treats
Stour Valley Business Centre
Selling a wide range of nostalgic sweet treats, many will know Claire and her Dinky Treats stall from pop up fairs around town, (now with a new shop in Ballingdon! For now, sweet cones, tubs, treat boxes and much more are all avaliable for delivery:
tel: 07825 201296
javelin
38 Market Hill / online
With a long history on Sudbury's high street we're all missing browsing and sipping espresso at Javelin's beautiful store. Thankfully their online store is as beautiful as their physical shop:
tel: 01787 312886
just talk
54 Station Road
Just Talk is an affordable counselling service made possible by the ExploringU team: a team of qualified and experienced therapists. While their Sudbury practice is closed they are offering Zoom therapy sessions online:
tel: 0330 120 0279
mandy's jewellery & gifts
57 Station Road
Pre-lockdown one of the great joys of strolling around Sudbury was the ever-changing Aladdin's Cave that is Mandy's shop window! They have very recently launched a new online shop, so you can still gawp and buy away bead, craft and jewellery lovers!
TEL: 01787 464964
or 07899 923516
see dee
pets
1 Middleton Road
Selling everything to keep your furry, farmyard and feathered friends happy, as well as water softener tablets, coal, logs and the holy grail... compost! Take a look at See Dee's Facebook for offers and call to order while their shop is closed.
tel: 01787 311122
fleetway garage & mot services
6 Great Eastern Road
Fleetway have been open offering essential auto repair and maintenance services for key workers. Now back at full throttle, get in touch to find out about their services with a drop off service for those self - isolating.
tel: 01787 372 356
or 07773 874 180
INDEPENDENT CAFES - FOLLOW & SUPPORT ONLINE
the white
nettle
65 North Street
A relative newcomer to Sudbury, this brilliant Vegan Art Cafe does so much more than bake delicious tarts! White Nettle also host art & craft workshops and stock beautiful handmade gifts by local makers. Follow and support until we see them again:
cradle
40 North Street
The much loved plant-based Bakery and restaurant with weekly seasonal menus, well known for their mouth watering pastries and sourdough. Closed for now but keep in touch with Cradle below:
Tel: 01787 464656
Huffer's
Cafe
32 King Street
Another Sudbury favourite famed for it's full english breakfast. We look forward to our usual fry up on market day some day soon. In the meantime keep in the loop with Huffers news:
Tel: 01787 881919
The Coffee
House
3 Gainsborough Street
The Coffee House was a must for your early morning caffeine fix and a great choice for a lunch time panini, also provide a catering service. Closed for now but follow the team below for updates:
Tel: 01787 376746
joe's sandwich shop & cafe
86 North Street
When they're back open, this is a great stop for a lunch time baguette, sandwich or wrap on the go. Follow FB page below for the latest from Joe's:
Tel: 01787 883393
The Secret
Garden
17 & 21 Friars Street
Award winning French restaurant, wine bar and cafe - when they are back open check out their classes and event nights - everything from drawing to wine tasting! Follow:
Visit website
Tel: 01787 372030
PUBS & BARS - FOLLOW & SUPPORT ONLINE
caffeine
lounge
Borehamgate Precinct
Since opening last year the Caffeine Lounge has made a big impression on Sudbury. We can't wait for the doors of the UK's largest E-Sports Gaming Bar to re-open! Follow below for news and e-vouchers:
mauldon's brewery & the brewery tap
21 East Street (The Tap)
We miss our friendly local selling Mauldon's Ales on Tap. But never fear Mauldon's are offering home delivery on their delicious beers until we can prop up the bar at The Tap once again!
DELIVERY INFO
Tel: 01787 311055
(mauldons)
the black boy
hotel & bar
7 Market Hill
We're looking forward to sipping an espresso martini in the B-Boy's chilled bar once again! They also have some cosy hotel rooms which are currently being offered up free to NHS Staff - now that deserves a cheers!
Tel: 01787 379046
north street tavern
66 North Street
Following a thorough refurb The Tavern had just re-opened with a bang then shortly after they were forced to closed again. Well worth a visit when they re-open, they have some great street food to accompany your cold beer!
Follow them for news:
Tel: 01787 882269
the
gainsborough
King Street
The Gainsborough are serious purveyors of fun, doing a great line in 90's cheese to go with your Friday night pint. It's well worth keeping your eyes on their lunch and dinner deals when they're back up and running. Until we see them again follow below:
tel: 01787 372419
weavers
tap
East Street
A great craft beer pub that has something for everybody. When they re-open make sure to take advantage of one of their lunch meal deals, and enjoy one of their many event nights. Follow Weavers and get involved with their online pub quizzes!
Tel: 01787 464050
the white
horse
97 North Street
We've given them a shout in our takeaway section above but the team should be recognised as not only as great publicans but linchpins of the community. They've really pulled it out the bag during this crisis and the takeaways are delicious!
Tel: 01787 374321