Have yourself a Merry Indie Christmas!

We’ve put together a list of nine independent businesses in Bognor Regis where you’re guaranteed to something special and unique to delight your loved ones this Christmas! Plus, you’ll get that that warm, fuzzy feeling knowing you’re supporting your local indie businesses – win-win!

Bubbles Bargain World

‘Have you tried Bubbles?’ seems to be an all-too-familiar mantra in Bognor Regis! And more often than not, whatever you’re looking for to celebrate that special occasion, you’ll find it in Bubbles! Bubbles is a family run business, who coined the term ‘pound shop’ before it was a ‘thing’! They’ve been serving the Bognor Regis community for over a quarter-of-a-century, and are famed for many things, such as: being the largest supplier of blow-up balloons on the south coast of England, being the only retailer to design and sell their own Bognor Regis tea towel! And for being cheaper than a certain Scandinavian superstore for tinsel – selling 3m for only £1.49! Bubbles stock hundreds (if not thousands) of cards, a huge range of decorations, gifts, stocking fillers, gift bags, wrapping paper … and so much more! We guarantee that you won’t be disappointed when you visit Bubbles this Christmas!

Find Bubbles at 39 High Street
www.bubblesbargainworld.co.uk
www.facebook.com/BubblesBargain

Clayden & Co

You’ll find this established unique jewellery boutique and workshop, Clayden & Co, situated in The Arcade. Owned by Roger Clayden, Clayden & Co specialise in jewellery design, repairs, and engraving. The smallest shop in The Arcade is beautifully decorated in a traditional style and full to the brim of unique items, ranging from Storm watches, rings, necklaces and bracelets, to quirky gifts such as a silver “last Rolo”! Roger also stocks artwork by local artists and has an on-site laser engraving service to add a personal touch to any keepsake you choose!

Find Clayden & Co at 14 The Arcade
www.claydensjewellers.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027872421243

EcoSwap CIC

EcoSwap is Bognor Regis’s local eco-friendly business, providing a range of sustainable, environmentally friendly and handmade items including a refillery for cleaning supplies, toiletries and food. With incense, jewellery, clothing and natural gourmet treats, EcoSwap have a huge selection of gifts perfect for everyone, and they’re happy to help you choose something special! This year they’ve put together handmade Christmas gift packages to make things a little bit easier for you, such as CBD gift sets, travel sets, and vegan gift sets. They also have a special area dedicated to local crafters so you can be safe in the knowledge that when you shop here, you’ll be supporting your local crafters /makers and start-ups!

Find EcoSwap CIC at 1 Sussex Place High Street (East End)
https://ecoswapstore.com
https://www.facebook.com/ecoswapcic

Good and Fair Shop

Good and Fair took over from Vineyard Fairtrade in October 2019, and offer an expanded range of fantastic gifts and homeware. They also provide a small coffee shop selling things such as homemade cakes, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, toasties etc. Good and Fair have built up their range of gifts and homeware over the last couple of years; most of their items are produced on a Fairtrade basis, and all have sustainability, working conditions and planet friendliness at the core. Their motto, ‘Planet Friendly, People Friendly’, is at the heart of everything they do, hence the name: ‘Good and Fair’! Pop into Good and Fair to explore their beautiful selection of gifts, candles, decorations, gift cards (10 Whistlefish Cards for £10!), kitchenware, and homeware items and give a gift that puts a smile on everyone’s face this Christmas morning!

Find Good and Fair Shop at 2 High Street (East End)
www.goodandfair.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/goodandfairshop

Heygates Bookshop

Heygates Bookshop was founded in Bognor Regis High Street in 1968 and can be found in the iconic Grade II Listed Railway Station. With its high ceilings and extra space, there’s plenty of room to browse the neatly stocked shelves of pre-loved books, jigsaw puzzles, annuals, vintage comics, graphic novels, antiquarian and collectable books – not to mention new books, book-related gift idea and some excellent stocking fillers for this Christmas! So, if you’re looking for a book from your past, the year of your birth, or a treasured family read that’s long been lost, pop into Heygates Bookshop and explore what they have to offer. And if you can’t find it straight away, ask about the Heygates booking finding service!

Find Heygates Bookshop at Bognor Regis Railway Station
www.heygatesbookshop.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063466121399

James Jewellers

James Jewellers opened in 2003 and sells gold and silver jewellery at fantastic value! For a timeless, time-based Christmas gift they have the largest, (and best value) range of Rhythm Clocks anywhere, plus a huge range of discounted Sekonda watches, at lower prices than you’ll find online! James Jewellers offer free ‘extras’ – such as bracelet adjustments – which can be done immediately. They also offer watch and jewellery repairs to a high, professional standard. ‘No job is too small’ according to James Jewellers, and they’re always happy to help!

Find James Jewellers at 1 High Street (East End)
https://jamesjewellers.net/

Reeves & Sons Jewellers

Reeves & Sons is a small family run business in The Arcade that specialise in buying and selling second-hand jewellery, plus unique pieces designed and made by their in-house jeweller. They have a huge selection of beautiful vintage jewellery, and experts on hand to help you select the perfect present for that special someone. Offering excellent value for money, we highly recommend popping into Reeves & Sons for a unique shopping experience this Christmas!

Find Reeves & Sons at No.8 The Arcade
https://www.reevesandsons.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/reevesandsons

Sajaroo Gifts

Opened since September 2021, Sajaroo Gifts is a small family run gift shop located at Queensway. Offering a vast selection of unique gifts, including locally hand-poured chocolate, beautifully scented candles, jewellery, homeware, gemstones, soft toys, fashion items, wall art and prints … and award winning locally made fudge, with lots of flavours and gift sets to choose from. They also have gift vouchers if you’d like to give the gift of ‘choice’ this Christmas! So pop in to Sajaroo Gifts and say hello (If you haven’t already) and see what lovely gifts they have this festive season!

Find Sajaroo Gifts at 15 Queensway
https://sajaroogifts.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/Sajaroo-Gifts-101401535429781

Snooks Gift Boutique

Treat yourself to the experience of a visit to Snooks Gift Boutique in The Arcade this Christmas! With beautifully sourced items for every occasion displayed from floor to ceiling, the shop is bursting with festive cheer! Treat yourself or special someone to their bestselling Ashleigh & Burwood Fragrance Lamps, or beautiful scarves or gloves, felt brooches or snow globes! You’ll find gifts – including their fantastic men’s gift selection – homeware, jewellery, and greetings cards galore. And vouchers if it’s too hard to choose! Snooks Gift Boutique is a treasure trove that will inspire your Christmas shopping this year!

Find Snooks Gift Boutique at No. 7 The Arcade
https://snooksgiftboutique.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/Snooks-Gift-Boutique-1233024486847540

Wishing you and all the heroes of our fantastic indie businesses in Bognor Regis a very merry indie Christmas, and a happy new year!