Best Record Shops in Cambridge | Where to Buy Vinyl Today

Cambridge is not overflowing with record shops, but there are still a few genuinely good places to buy vinyl if you know where to look. This guide rounds up the best record shops in Cambridge, plus the charity shops and regular record fairs that make the city worth digging through in 2026.

This guide brings together the best places to buy records in Cambridge in 2026, from the independent shop worth seeking out to the charity crates and occasional fairs that reward patience.

If you are travelling don’t forget to check out our guides to the best record shops in Bath and the best record shops in Oxford.

Best For New Pressings

Lost in Vinyl sits a short walk from the centre of Cambridge and feels closer to a boutique than a traditional record shop. The space is small, calm, and well laid out, with a clear focus on new pressings rather than deep second hand stock.

The selection leans heavily towards classic albums, with earlier recordings sitting alongside more contemporary names such as Sleaford Mods. On one visit, the racks included Kate Bush’s The Dreaming, Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Cosmo’s Factory, and a notable amount of The Blue Nile. There is a small used section and a handful of sale or bargain records, although discounts are not always easy to spot in the racks.

Prices are high. Many albums sit well above £20, with some new pressings pushing beyond £30. For some buyers that will be acceptable, particularly those who value condition and presentation. For others, it will feel expensive. That said, as the only independent record shop in Cambridge, it plays an important role and is well worth a visit.

14 Magdalene Street, Cambridge, CB3 0AF

https://lostinvinyl.co.uk/

Best Cambridge Record Shop for Used and Vintage Vinyl

On the edge of the city, far down Mill Road sits Relevant Records. Whilst not as close, on foot, to the other record shops in Cambridge, it is definitely worth the trip. You can stop for a coffee and browse the extensive selection of new and used vinyl records. Their online store will give you a feel for what records they stock, including a section of local music which is a great touch. They sometimes have live bands playing so keep an eye out for events!

260 Mill Rd, Cambridge CB1 3NF

https://www.relevantrecordcafe.co.uk/

Best for Mainstream Vinyl

There is no HMV in Cambridge so if you are looking for mainstream new pressings in a slightly cooler setting, Fopp fills that gap. The upstairs floor has an extensive selection of new vinyl, covering classic albums, reissues, and current releases. It is also a strong stop for music books and ephemera.

Downstairs, the focus is on film. The DVD section is particularly good, with a wide range of concert films, music documentaries, and an impressive international cinema selection. Even without buying vinyl, it is an enjoyable place to browse.

A varied selection of Vinyl in Fopp Cambridge

In years gone by, Cambridge supported several excellent record shops. Most notably, Andy’s Records and Jay’s Records traded near the Grafton Centre. Andy’s was a proper sprawl, with new pressings downstairs and an extensive used selection upstairs. It was here that I first bought copies of The Amazing Pudding, the original Pink Floyd fanzine.

Those shops are long gone. The same area is now dominated by charity retail. While that shift has changed the character of record buying in the city, it has not removed it altogether.

37 Sidney St, Cambridge CB2 3HX

https://www.fopp.com/stores/cambridge/

Best Charity Shops for Vintage Vinyl

Burleigh Street is now almost entirely charity shops. The street has seen better days, but it remains the most concentrated area for crate digging in Cambridge.

Arthur Rank Hospice

One of the most worthwhile stops. The Arthur Rank Hospice Shop has a small and slightly jumbled selection of records, along with DVDs and CDs. There is a real sense of lucky dip here and I picked up a great copy of Year of the Cat by Al Stewart here, which says a lot about what can occasionally turn up. Defintely worth crate digging and supporting a local charity.

55 Burleigh St, Cambridge CB1 1DB

https://www.arhc.org.uk/shops/detail/burleigh-street-cambridge/

The Year of the Cat, my charity shop find

Oxfam

This is a large Oxfam with very little in the way of music. What vinyl there is tends to be classical or opera and is located upstairs. Where it does shine is books, including biographies, music related titles, scores, and the occasional programme. Worth a look if you are already nearby.

Sense

A handful of CDs only. No vinyl. A very quick scan if you are passing.

RSPCA

Similar to Sense for music, with small CD and DVD sections. The book selection is often more interesting, with occasional music biographies or related titles making it worth a browse.

British Heart Foundation

Stocks CDs and DVDs but little of note. Usually a fast in and out.

Other charity shops on Burleigh Street include Scope, Mind, Cancer Research UK, and the British Red Cross. Of these, only the British Red Cross occasionally carries a very small selection of records, usually classical or older titles. You might find a music DVD for 50p, but expectations should be modest.

There is also a large Forbidden Planet store on the street. It does not sell records, but it is always worth a look for books, film, and pop culture ephemera.

Cambridge Market and Record Fairs

Cambridge Market sometimes hosts a record stall. It is not always present, and stock tends to focus on newer pressings rather than used finds. Worth a look if you happen to be passing, but not something to plan around.

Market Hill, Cambridge CB1 0SS

Cambridge also has a regular record fair run by VIP Record Fairs. Rather than the Corn Exchange, it takes place at St Paul’s Church Centre. These fairs offer one of the best chances in the city to see a wider spread of sellers, formats, and prices under one roof, and are well worth noting when dates are announced.

St Pauls Church Centre, Hills Road, CB2 1JP

https://vip-24.com/venues/cambridge/

Cambridge as a Record Buying City

Cambridge may not be well served when it comes to independent record shops, but it still offers plenty for record buyers willing to explore beyond a single storefront. Between Lost in Vinyl, Fopp, the charity shops of Burleigh Street, and regular record fairs, there are enough options to make a decent afternoon of digging.

It is a very different picture to cities such as Oxford, and Bath which supports several independent record shops and has a stronger overall record retail scene. Even the seaside town of Felixstowe has more actual record shops!

Still if you are coming into this wonderful city there are still crate digging opportunities in search of vinyl!

Cambridge vs Oxford for Record Shops

Cambridge and Oxford are often compared, and record buying is no exception.

Cambridge takes a different approach to vinyl retail. The city has one main independent record shop, Lost in Vinyl, alongside Fopp for mainstream new pressings. Beyond that, much of the crate digging happens in charity shops along Burleigh Street or at periodic record fairs.

Oxford currently offers a denser cluster of independent record shops within walking distance of its city centre. You can move between Riverman Records, Common Ground and Blackwell’s Music Shop in a single afternoon, with Truck Store providing a destination option slightly further out.

In Cambridge, the emphasis is less on multiple storefronts and more on the hunt. The appeal lies in patience and unpredictability. Charity shop shelves can occasionally produce strong finds, and record fairs bring variety under one roof when dates align.

Both cities reward time. Oxford feels more structurally supportive of independent record retail. Cambridge suits those who enjoy digging through the unexpected.

If you are travelling between the two, Oxford may offer the more concentrated vinyl afternoon. Cambridge remains worthwhile, particularly if you value the element of chance.

Trois endroits pour trouver des disques à Aix-en-Provence

Aix-en-Provence est surtout connue pour Cézanne et ses terrasses de café, mais elle réserve quelques surprises aux amateurs de vinyles. Ces adresses ne sont pas des disquaires au sens strict, mais elles valent le détour si vous passez dans la ville.

1. Le stand de vinyles au marché

Les jours de marché – mardi et jeudi – un stand de disques apparaît le long du marché qui remonte depuis le Cours Mirabeau. On y trouve principalement des vinyles vintage, beaucoup de pressages français uniques et même quelques bootlegs, rares aujourd’hui. J’y ai déniché un pressage français de la bande originale de Zabriskie Point (avec une contribution de Pink Floyd) et, encore mieux, un bootleg du concert des Rolling Stones à Desert Trip en CD. Pas de nom de boutique, pas de chichi, juste du plaisir à fouiller.

2. Music & Movies

36 Rue des Cordeliers, 13100 Aix-en-Provence

Cette boutique est un véritable trésor. Au centre, des rééditions modernes de vinyles qui ne m’ont pas enthousiasmé, mais en fouillant les murs j’ai découvert une collection éclectique de CD et DVD organisée par un vrai passionné. Pink Floyd côtoie Roger Waters et David Gilmour, avec le DVD de Live at Pompeii juste à côté.

À Aix-en-Provence, cette boutique mêle vinyles, CD et DVD avec un vrai goût pour la fouille et les trouvailles inattendues.

J’y ai trouvé un bootleg du concert de Roger Waters à Desert Trip – où j’étais – et même une pièce improbable : une pièce radiophonique de Tom Stoppard diffusée sur Radio 4 avec la musique de Dark Side of the Moon. Légale ou pas, je l’ai prise ! Le propriétaire m’a raconté qu’il avait autrefois les bootlegs de tous les artistes de Desert Trip, mais ils avaient disparu. C’est un magasin qui récompense la fouille attentive et dans lequel j’aurais pu dépenser encore plus.

3. Fnac

60 Av. Giuseppe Verdi, 13100 Aix-en-Provence

Fnac est aujourd’hui l’équivalent moderne d’un ancien HMV ou Virgin Megastore en Angleterre, mais elle propose désormais davantage d’électronique que de musique.

Les disques proposés sont essentiellement des pressages récents et des références globales, donc peu d’intérêt pour les collectionneurs. Cela dit, un coup d’œil rapide ne fait pas de mal.

Trouver deux bootlegs de Desert Trip dans la même ville, je ne m’y attendais pas. Aix-en-Provence n’est pas une destination de shopping pour les disques, mais ces adresses en font une agréable surprise.

Three Places to Find Records in Aix-en-Provence

Aix-en-Provence might be known more for Cézanne and café terraces than for crate-digging, but it surprised me with a few gems. These aren’t traditional record stores, yet between them I came away with some of the most interesting finds I’ve had in years.

1. The Market Record Stall

On market days – Tuesday and Thursday a record stall appears as part of the street market stretching up from Cours Mirabeau. Most of the stock is vintage vinyl with a lot of unique French pressings and bootlegs, the kind you rarely see anymore. A French pressing of Queen’s Jazz album (a classic album recorded here in the South of France) caught my eye but I was too slow to grab it.

I did, however, pick up a French pressing of the Zabriskie Point soundtrack (an early Pink Floyd feature) and, even better, a Rolling Stones Desert Trip bootleg on CD that I didn’t even know existed. No shop name, no fuss, just great digging.

2. Music & Movies

36 Rue des Cordeliers, 13100 Aix-en-Provence

This shop was an absolute treasure trove. My heart sank at first when I saw the modern vinyl reissues stacked in the middle, but then I started to explore. The walls were lined with a delightfully eclectic collection of CDs and DVDs, collated by someone who clearly loves music.

Pink Floyd sat next to Roger Waters and David Gilmour, with Live at Pompeii on DVD nestled right there alongside the albums.Among the stacks, I unearthed another Desert Trip bootleg – this time Roger Waters’ concert, which I’d been to – plus a Tom Stoppard Radio 4 play set to Dark Side of the Moon. Probably not legit, but irresistible.

The owner told me he once had bootlegs of all the Desert Trip acts; we rummaged, but they’d gone. Still, the shop rewarded every minute of digging, and I could have spent far more time (and money) there.

3. Fnac

160 Av. Giuseppe Verdi, 13100 Aix-en-Provence

Fnac is the French modern-day equivalent of an HMV or Virgin Megastore, though these days it’s more electronics than music. The records are mostly new pressings and generic global stock, so there’s little for collectors. But if you’re nearby, it’s still worth a quick look.

Finding two Desert Trip bootlegs in the same city was something I didn’t expect. Aix-en-Provence may not be a record shopping destination, but these spots made it a very welcome surprise.

Best Record Shops in Oxford | Where to Buy Vinyl Today

If you are heading to Oxford and wondering whether to leave space in your bag for vinyl, the answer is yes.

Oxford supports several genuine independent record shops within the city centre. You can move between used crates, curated selections and shelves of music books without straying far from the University of Oxford colleges, the Ashmolean, or Broad Street.

On our most recent visit, a grey December day that included the Radiohead exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford proved itself a rewarding place to browse for records.

Here are the best record shops in Oxford right now.

Best For Vintage Rock & Krautrock: Riverman Records

Riverman Records sits just off Worcester Place in central Oxford, close to Worcester College and a short walk from Gloucester Green. It feels like a traditional independent record shop, compact and slightly tucked away.

Going to find the River Man…

The focus is on used and vintage vinyl. New records are present but clearly labelled and limited in number. Most of the stock covers familiar territory. Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and other classic rock staples fill much of the racks.

There are sections worth a slower dig. The Krautrock selection is stronger than expected. Heavy metal has a defined presence. Reggae and world music appear in smaller, selective sections.

The music was played loudly on our visit, giving the shop energy and momentum. It encourages browsing rather than long conversations.

Nothing leapt out as rare or essential on this particular afternoon, but Riverman is a dependable stop for crate digging in Oxford. The kind of place where repeat visits are likely to pay off.

Riverman Records, Worcester Place, Oxford

Best for EDM: Common Ground (Flow Records)

Common Ground on Little Clarendon Street sits a few minutes north of Oxford city centre, near St Giles and within easy reach of the University parks. The name on the front is Common Ground, and that is what you will see from the street.

The Entrance to Common Ground Café and Flow Records in Oxford on a rainy December morning

Inside, it is a community space first. Co-working tables, sofas, and good coffee define the ground floor. Downstairs, open Wednesday to Saturday, is a small independent bookshop. The record selection is run by Flow Records and sits upstairs in a back corner of the main space.

The vinyl feels deliberately chosen rather than bulk stocked. Every record carries a handwritten staff note explaining why it matters, what it sounds like, or the memory attached to it. That human layer gives the selection character.

A copy of Pink Floyd’s The Division Bell stood out, accompanied by a note recalling how the sleeve used to stare down from a father’s shelves. That sense of inheritance and memory felt particularly fitting after a morning spent at the Radiohead exhibition at the Ashmolean.

Genres lean electronic. Deep house, techno, harder edged techno and ambient are well represented. A section labelled “real music” raised a smile.

This is not a large scale vinyl shop in Oxford. It is a curated corner within a wider creative space. You come here to browse slowly, read the notes, and discover something you were not specifically searching for.

Common Ground, Little Clarendon Street, Oxford

Best for Music Books: Blackwell’s Music Shop, Oxford

Blackwell’s on Broad Street is one of the most famous bookshops in the United Kingdom. Its dedicated music shop sits just along the street with a separate entrance, a short walk from the Bodleian Library and the Sheldonian Theatre.

Downstairs there is a small selection of new vinyl. The range is eclectic. You might find David Bowie’s Labyrinth soundtrack alongside contemporary pop releases. It complements the books rather than dominating the space.

So many wonderful music books and biographies at Blackwell’s

The main reason to visit is the depth of music books. Biographies, autobiographies, histories, criticism and reference titles are given serious shelf space. For anyone interested in music beyond the record itself, this is one of the best places in Oxford to browse.

Blackwell’s Music Shop works best as a music book destination with vinyl as an added benefit.

Blackwell’s Music Shop, Broad Street, Oxford

Best of The Rest?

Truck Store, Oxford and Truck Witney. We did not make it out to Truck Store on this particular December visit, but it would be wrong to publish a guide to record shops in Oxford without mentioning it.

Truck Store, located on Cowley Road in Oxford, and its sister shop in Witney, have a strong reputation locally. Slightly further from the city centre and not as easy to reach on foot with limited time, they are described by many as destinations in their own right.

The brand positions itself as “more than just a record shop,” and that feels accurate. From what we hear, Truck combines vinyl browsing with good coffee and occasional live music performances, creating a space to spend time rather than simply make a purchase.

In that sense, it shares similarities with Relevant Records in Cambridge. It may require a deliberate trip, but it rewards the effort.

One notable strength is transparency around pre-owned stock. Truck maintains an updated online list of used vinyl, complete with condition grading such as VG+ and Mint, alongside prices. That allows you to check availability before visiting or order online with confidence.

You can browse their current pre-owned stock here:

https://truckmusic.store/pages/pre-owned

Truck Store, Cowley Road, Oxford OX4

Truck Store Witney, Witney, Oxfordshire OX28, United Kingdom

Oxford as a Record Buying City

Oxford supports a compact but varied group of independent record shops within walking distance of the city centre, alongside destination stores further out such as Truck Store on Cowley Road and its partner shop in Witney.

You can browse used vinyl near Worcester College at Riverman Records, read music biographies on Broad Street at Blackwell’s Music Shop, and discover curated electronic selections at Common Ground, all within a short afternoon loop.

This is not a city built around rare pressings or specialist collectors’ stock but it rewards browsing, patience and repeat visits. On a wet December day, moving between Riverman, Common Ground and Blackwell’s after a morning at the Ashmolean, Oxford felt musically self contained. Independent, thoughtful and quietly confident.

For a university city of its size, Oxford remains one of the stronger places in the UK to buy vinyl in person.

Oxford vs Cambridge for Record Shops

Oxford and Cambridge are often compared, and record buying is no exception.

Oxford currently has the edge when it comes to independent record shops within easy reach of the city centre. You can walk between Riverman Records, Common Ground and Blackwell’s Music Shop in a single afternoon, with Truck Store offering a destination option slightly further out.

Cambridge tells a different story. It has one main independent shop, Lost in Vinyl, alongside Fopp for mainstream new pressings. Much of the crate digging in Cambridge now happens in charity shops along Burleigh Street or at periodic record fairs.

In Oxford, the emphasis is on small but distinct independent spaces. In Cambridge, the experience leans more towards opportunistic digging and occasional finds.

Both cities reward patience. Oxford feels more structurally supportive of independent record retail. Cambridge requires a little more persistence.

If you are travelling between the two, Oxford is the stronger stop for a dedicated vinyl afternoon. Cambridge remains worthwhile, especially if you enjoy the unpredictability of charity shop hunting.

The Best Record Shops in Bath

As one of Britain’s best cities, Bath is a great place for a long weekend of eating, drinking and record shopping. As a regular visitor to this West Country gem, I am frequently found crate digging for vinyl finds.

Like many towns and cities the record shops are often a mix of charity shops, high street chains and independent record shops that all have something to offer. As regular visitors to the city, here is our 2026 guide to the best record shops in Bath.

Best record shop for second hand records in Bath - Dorothy House

Dorothy House is a charity that offers free palliative and end of life care across Bath and North East Somerset, and parts of Somerset and Wiltshire.

This charity shop is always my first stop for records in Bath. Located on Broad Street this shop has a large selection of used vinyl with a central group of vinyl racks at the back of the shop.

There is always a fresh supply of vinyl to rummage through. Prices in this main section are fair and there are bargains to be had. Below the racks are oftern boxes of old music magazines like Q or Mojo and sometimes more obscure publications. On the back walls there are more vinyl records but usually ones that have been singled out for rarity or price.

There is also a large selection of 7” singles around a £1 each. The window display usually has a few crackers you’ll want to check before you blow the budget and don’t forget there are also a few of the very best records on display behind the counter.

There is a listening station if you want to check any of the records.

And whilst you are in Dorothy House check out the music books section as you will find great (auto)biographies like Scar Tissue from Anthony Kieidis.

The mobile signal isn’t great at the back of the shop (it’s not great across Bath to be honest) so you won’t easily be able to check Discogs whilst you are in there.

I love this shop and always come away with a haul of records with a mix of classics and ‘why nots’ due to their fair pricing.

Do note the records are in the Broad Street shop not any other of the Dorothy House shops in town.

Best for Classical & Opera Records - Oxfam

Whilst the Oxfam Bookshop is focused on books, it does have a couple of racks mainly of classical recordings and vintage box sets of opera. It is always worth a rummage as they do get some good stuff in there. I picked up some vintage Sting and Paul McCartney records on a recent trip. On my latest visit there was a first mono pressing of Pink Floyd’s Saucerful of Secrets and a rare Piper at the Gates of Dawn, plus an old Jefferson Airplane album in the window.

It’s on the way towards Green Park which is our next stop…

Best for Dance / Hip Hop and world records Resolution Records

As you walk into Green Park [what used to be] Station you will hear the sound system before you see the shop, although the new sign will help you spot it easily enough!

Founded by a former record label manager, Resolution Records has been a Bath fixture for well over a decade. With a background in house and funk it is no surprise that Resolution is the best place for dance/funk/hip hop records in Bath. Look along the back wall and you’ll see all sorts of international artists and labels whilst the more mainstream pressing are in the middle of the store.

For a discount rummage check out the tables in front of the shop, you’ll never know what you find.

There’s also music memorabilia and one-offs dotted around, and check out the super cool sofa!

Best for Eclectic Records - the Bath Saturday Market

Every Saturday there is an open air market off Walcott Street with mainly antiques and ‘collectibles’, However there is usually one record stall that is worth a poke.

There’s no defined genre focus and I am not sure the prices are always that keen but you can often find a gem. On my last visit I picked up a mint copy of REM’s Green Tour Programme, and a copy of the Orb’s Aubrey Mixes.

Watch the signs!

If all else fails there is an HMV in Bath.

The Best Record Shops in Felixstowe

Felixstowe on the Suffolk coast, is a charming seaside town 'on the up'. Whilst it is not currently as famous, or as 'chic' as other Suffolk coastal towns of Aldeburgh and Felixstowe, it has a lot to offer, and one of my favourite places to visit for the seaside, great dinners and record shopping.

Unlike many British towns, Felixstowe still has dedicated record shops, plus a number of other options for a spot of crate digging. As a regular visitor, and record shopper in the town, I am pleased to share my list of the best record shops in Felixstowe.

Independent Record Shops

Felixstowe has two independent record shops next door to each other. Located on the Orwell road, not far from the main high street, these two shops cater for different audiences and types of music. Grooveyard Records is my favourite and, in my opinion the best record shop in Felixstowe.

Run by Garry O'Malley the record shop grew quickly from a small space at the back of a bookshop to taking over the entire space. Focusing purely on used vinyl, Grooveyard have a wide selection of genres and record quality. There are dedicated sections for folk, rock and electronic with a wide selection of miscellaneous records that will keep you crate digging for hours. All of the vinyl pricing is fair and the quality is great. There are usually a few 'bargain' crates if you are looking for cheap deals but equally Garry will usually have a number of high end/rare pressings on offer. He's also great at sourcing hard to find records if you ask him.

With new collections coming in frequently, you can really spend a few hours in here looking through the vinyl bins. You could stumble across an early Linda Ronstadt record, or a lost 80’s classic!

Most of my most recent purchases including One of these Nights, Desperado and a first pressing of Abbey Road have come from Garry.

Next door is Onion Vinyl which, in my opinion, serves a younger crowd. Offering mostly new and resissued pressings both on vinyl and CD. The large shop has a wide selection of music ranging from Elton John to Taylor Swift. This is a great place to shop newer items like David Gilmour's Luck and Strange and other 'music' bits like Rocksaw jigsaw puzzles.I think they may also have some posters if you want to be old school!

Record Auctions

If you are in town it may be worth checking into Nick Barber auctions on Hamilton Road. The auctioneer of memorabilia and collectibles will often have some rare vinyl for sale. Depending on the auction calendar you could spot some vintage Pink Floyd concert or more.

Charity Shops

Like any UK high street, Felixstowe has it's share of charity shops that can often be a good source of crate digging. Whilst most charity collections consist of Mantovani, Griegg and those terrible sixties compilations, you can sometimes spot a winner. I picked up a copy of Al Stewart's Year of the Cat which was almost mint, so you never know.A wander up Hamilton Road (the main high street) will present you with no shortage of charity shops including EACH (East Anglian Children's Hospice), Red Cross, RSCPA and Cancer Research. However, for the best charity shop vinyl selection, I suggest you head to Emmaus, next to the coop (and a large car park.) They often have a good selection of more contemporary vinyl that is well catalogued and fairly priced. Last time I was in they had a copy of the Reader's Digest Sensational Seventies boxset which is getting harder to find.

Felixstowe Record Fairs

There is a decent record fair held about every two months, located in the Trinity Hall, opposite Onion and Grooveyard. There is usually a 50p entry to raise some money for charity and you can expect a lot of mostly new vinyl and cds. I have personally never found it to be rich pickings for the stuff I want, but it makes a useful 'trinity' of record shops if you are in Felixstowe that day.

Recap - the best record shops in Felixstowe

• Grooveyard Records 19 Orwell Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7EP

• Onion Vinyl 17 Orwell Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7EP

• Nick Barber Auctions 154 Hamilton Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7DS

• Emmaus 10-12 Great Eastern Square, Felixstowe IP11 7DY

• Felixstowe Record Fairs Trinity Methodist Church26 Hamilton Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7AN

Felixstowe for Music Lovers

In addition to the great record shops, Felixstowe has a lot to offer the music lover. You can dig around for music books and biographies at Treasurechest Books (61 Cobbold Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7BH) or pick up some CD bargains at the local CEX (67 Hamilton Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7BE).

For live music lovers the Felixstowe Spa Pavillion is the place to go for cover bands and the odd 'oldie'. I was the youngest audience member (by some margin) to see the Manfredds a few years back. Acts like the Illegal Eagles and George Michael tributes are always good fun, and cheaper than seeing the originals if they are still with us!

There's a whole programme of wider 'music in Felixstowe' which may tickle your ear drums, just give the website a moment to load!

Felixstowe - on the way up

Once a fashionable Edwardian resort, renowned for its elegant promenades, grand hotels, and bracing sea air, Felixstowe was often dubbed the "Nice of the UK" due to its similar climate and atmosphere to the French city. This comparison solidified its reputation as a sought-after destination for the wealthy and socially elite. With the decline of the railways the town succumbed to the usual problems of under investment, but it is bouncing back.