Mexborough offers a mix of familiar high-street stores and larger retailers, but what really sets the town apart is its strong network of independent shops. Family-run businesses, long-established traders and specialist retailers give the town centre its character and make shopping here feel personal rather than generic.
Beneath the surface, Mexborough hides a genuinely impressive range of independent places worth seeking out.
On Bank Street, Jeff Banks Carpets is a long-standing local business specialising in carpets and flooring. Known for practical advice and a hands-on approach, it’s a trusted destination for home projects, renovations and everyday improvements. Follow them on Facebook.
On the High Street, Teresa’s Haberdashery is a much-loved, long-established shop with a loyal customer base. Supplying fabrics, sewing materials and haberdashery essentials, it serves hobbyists, professionals and generations of local customers who value expertise and personal service. Follow them on Facebook.
For those furnishing a home, Dante Furniture offers a wide range of furniture pieces, combining choice, practicality and value. Drawing customers from across the region, it adds real scale to Mexborough’s independent retail offering. Follow them on Facebook.
Jeff Banks Carpets sells and fits a huge range of flooring options.
Photograph credit: Jeff Banks Carpets
For something more boutique, Ooh Baby Baby is a family-owned baby store offering carefully chosen products alongside a beautifully designed baby scan experience. It has become a destination for new and expectant parents looking for something more considered and personal. Follow them on Facebook.
Shooter’s World caters to both hobbyist and professional shooters, supplying specialist equipment and accessories through a knowledgeable, family-run business that attracts customers from well beyond the town.
Few retailers can match the heritage of Pettits, which has been trading in Mexborough since 1860. Still independent today, it remains a trusted name for quality footwear and attentive service. Follow them on Facebook.
For a touch of refinement, Bridgegate Jewellers brings elegance to the town centre, offering fine jewellery, watches and bespoke pieces in a setting that feels calm and considered. Follow them on Facebook.
The beautiful Ooh Baby Baby boutique pregnancy store and scanning experience.
Photograph credit: Ooh Baby Baby
At the heart of the town sits the refurbished Mexborough Indoor Market, filled with independent traders selling everything from fresh food and groceries to gifts, clothing and everyday essentials. It’s a place to browse at your own pace, chat with traders and uncover items you won’t find on a typical high street.
While Mexborough benefits from the convenience of larger stores, it’s the independent retailers that give the town its warmth and identity. Whether you’re shopping for your home, buying a gift, preparing for a new arrival or simply enjoying a wander, Mexborough offers a retail experience that feels human, established and quietly thriving.
While Mexborough benefits from the convenience of larger stores, it’s the independent retailers that give the town its warmth and identity. Whether you’re shopping for your home, buying a gift, preparing for a new arrival or simply enjoying a wander, Mexborough offers a retail experience that feels human, established and quietly thriving.