The best UK high streets for independent shops, revealed

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This street is filled with independent shops and small businesses, such as independent jeweller and gift shop Murano Silver, with people like 30-year-old Molly Clegg as part of their team, reflecting the new era of gen Z and millennial entrepreneurs who are investing in the future success of UK high streets. open image in gallery Bethany Scott-Morris, 34, from Iris & Violet in Stamford, is a part of the new era of gen Z and millennial entrepreneurs investing in the future success of UK high streets The second Yorkshire location on the list goes to Market Street / Bridge Gate in the picturesque Hebden Bridge surrounded by breathtaking countryside vistas, which ranked fourth on the list. open image in gallery Lee Barrett is one of the many small business owners on St Mary’s Street “As younger generations of shoppers are attracted to their local high streets, so too are shop owners, with a new breed of gen Z and millennial entrepreneurs helping to keep them thriving.” Dan Edelman, general manager of merchant services at American Express, said: “Small businesses play a crucial role in supporting local economies up and down the country, and it’s pleasing to now see their impact beyond the high street. “Through our Shop Small campaign and support of Small Business Saturday, we’re proud to be championing and shining a spotlight on the diverse and vibrant independent businesses who help our local communities thrive.” Amex’s list of the UK’s top high street hotspots for independent shops St Mary’s Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire Devonshire Street / Division Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire Gloucester Road, Bristol Market Street / Bridge Gate, Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire Stoke Newington Church Street, Hackney, London High Street, Narberth, Pembrokeshire Oldham Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Bailgate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Byres Road, Glasgow The Lanes, Norwich, Norfolk For more travel news and advice, listen to Simon Calder’s podcast