News & Events Boutique Shopping In Nottingham

The Nottingham Post story of Flying Horse Walk and its designer Italian fashions to locally-made fresh foods and hand-painted art, "city centre walk-through Flying Horse Walk is a shoppers haven."

Flying Horse Walk is a welcome haven away from the bustle of the high street, offering the discerning shopper a unique shopping experience all under one roof.  It is home to a great range of mainly local specialist shops and outlets not found anywhere else in Nottingham. 

Situated in the heart of the city just off Old Market Square between South Parade and St Peter’s Gate, the arcade occupies a Grade II listed building that is steeped in history with its origins dating back to the 16th century.  This gives it a unique character that suits the broad mix of independent stores and national brands located there which range from fashion boutiques to food and drink specialists; contemporary and traditional art galleries to other specialist retailers.

200 Degrees is an independent coffee shop whose team of highly trained baristas prepare and serve unique blends of coffee that have been developed and roasted at its own roasting house near Trent Bridge.  These include their legendary Brazilian Love Affair house blend and a guest single origin or seasonal Arabica blend.
A range of specially prepared food is also available.

Apalts is a specialist fittings and alterations company that fits and alters all types of clothing garments.  It also provides a dry cleaning service.

Berketex Bride is one of the leading bridal wear retailers and has been in business for over  50 years. They have a vast collection of gowns in a variety of styles which are all exclusive.to Berketex Bride.
They also have a  large collection of bridesmaids dresses in a choice of fabrics and colours, a wide range of bridal accessories such as stoles, veils and tiaras as well as prom and partywear dresses.
In addition they have a team of consultants in store to advise and help brides plan their big day.

Brew Cavern is an independent craft beer bottle shop stocking a range of local, national and international craft beers, bottle conditioned real ales and ciders.
They stock beers and ciders by the new wave of craft brewers from the UK, Europe, USA and further afield, as well as more traditional breweries, including a wide range from brewers across the East Midlands. 

Brik Squared Barbershop in Flying Horse Walk is the business’ second shop in Nottingham which opened to help cater for the high demand they have experienced in the past few years which meant they had outgrown Brik Barbershop on Byard Lane.
“Its central location is close to public transport links and has numerous established businesses within it that vary in style,” said Jonny Felstead, one of the owners of Brik. “We like the history of the building and feel it lends itself well to our brand #loseweightgetahaircut.”

Cathy Stephens Jewellery specialises in designing and custom making unique pieces of jewellery. They also re-model old or broken pieces of jewellery, remaking them into a beautiful contemporary design and provide a free design service. They stock a vast range of silver jewellery to suit every pocket and also many unique pieces not available anywhere else in the United Kingdom. The company has been trading in Nottingham for over 30 years and in Flying Horse Walk since 1989. “The lovely collection of independent shops in Flying Horse Walk perfectly complement each other and create a truly unique shopping destination,” said Jonathan Arckle, store manager. “Visiting us here allows you to enjoy our peaceful "away from the high street" ambience and experience our renowned customer service and jewellery shopping experience.” 

The Cheese Shop, owned by brothers Webb and Rob Freckingham, supplies the best local, national and international produce available on the market.
It specialises in artisan cheeses from around Britain but also offers endless culinary delights which you can also taste and sample in their café.  The business has established itself as the first port of call for food lovers throughout the Midlands and beyond.

George Thornton Art is an art gallery exhibiting and selling affordable, contemporary, original works by local talent and international artists.
It is the only gallery in Nottingham that deals predominantly in original, contemporary pieces of art and sculpture. After 10 years' experience working for a chain of art galleries, dealing mainly in signed limited edition prints, George Thornton set up the gallery to exhibit and sell original pieces of art with the idea that artists would utilize interesting, modern techniques to create beautiful art.
“Flying Horse Walk is a haven of boutique shops, mainly independent but all with a strong emphasis on quality,“ said George Thornton. “With the Council’s desire to drive consumers into the city centre, this acquisition is a good thing. The council has a much wider agenda with the Mall which is based upon growth and development as opposed to stringent rent reviews. The high street needs an empathetic landlord and who better to pair up with than the ‘City’ itself.”

Gigi Bottega is an independent boutique offering luxury designer goods run by mother and daughter Debra and Gabriella Trivigno. They stock a range of high end and contemporary designer pieces for both men and women from the likes of Valentino, Burberry and Stella McCartney. They focus on providing the highest levels of customer service.

"Flying Horse Walk is a great location for specialist independent businesses like ours, providing customers with a full designer experience in one location,"  Said Debra Trivigno.

Jolie Lingerie is a specialist independent lingerie boutique with an extensive range of brands in cup sizes A-K, band size 28-48. Staff are all professionally trained fitters to help customers achieve the perfect fit. Jolie also has a wide range of swimwear, maternity bras, sports bras and nightwear and also specialises in post-operative bras and mastectomy swimwear. “Flying Horse Walk, with all of its specialist retailers, offers people a unique independent shopping experience," said Brigitte Armstrong, owner of Jolie Lingerie.

Inspired is a gallery and shop that offers customers the opportunity to discover and buy all sorts of treasures.  It has a range of affordable works from many artists and designers including framed prints, cards, jewellery, textiles and ceramics, with new items being added all the time. Inspired is owned by local artist Jill Perry who opened the shop after 10 years exhibiting nationally and internationally.

Slaters stock a wide range of menswear in a variety of colours and styles for every day wear as well as special occasions.   Its staff are all highly trained and they also have their own team of tailors and seamstresses so can provide a free alterations service. The store in Flying Horse Walk is one of 23 stores nationwide with the business still being run by the Slater family.

Pearl Boutique has a large unique collection of prom dresses, evening wear, ball gowns, bridesmaid dresses and bridal wear as well as an exclusive collection of shoes, bags, jewellery and tiaras to complement any dress.

VIP Electronic Cigarettes offer a range of high quality electronic cigarettes.

Vivienne Westwood has been considered a symbol of the British avant-garde, using traditional Savile Row tailoring techniques, British fabrics and 17th and 18th century art for inspiration since the late 1970’s.
Westwood continues to be inspired by historical art and silhouettes, which can be seen across all her lines.
The Vivienne Westwood Nottingham boutique is home to Vivienne Westwood’s ready to wear collections, Menswear, Anglomania diffusion line and a large range of accessories.

Whitewall Galleries showcases a varied collection of limited editions, original paintings and sculptures, offering the best in both traditional and contemporary artwork.
Highlights of its current collection include household names such as Doug Hyde and Sherree Valentine Daines, alongside award-winning talents from around the world including Fabian Perez, Jack Vettriano and Henderson Cisz.