5 Places to shop in Charnwood  

5 Places to shop in Charnwood 

Older people and their carers can enjoy a range of lovely shops in Loughborough and the surrounding villages.

Shopping is a pleasurable activity that you can do with your carer. There are plenty of gift shops in the Charnwood area to browse for that special something and it is always good to have a second opinion when it comes to shopping  At Home Instead our carers can accompany you while shopping in Charnwood. This guide to the best gift shops in the Charnwood area should help you to find just the places you can visit with your care companion.

Paperweight, Loughborough

Paperweight is a renowned giftshop in Devonshire Square, just a 10-minute stroll from Home Instead’s Loughborough offices. If you are looking for a Jellycat toy for your grandchild, an Emma Bridgewater teaset for your niece or a nice piece of jewellery or gloves for yourself or a dear friend, you’ll find it all under one roof. Pop in and have a browse with your Home Instead carer and gush over the beautiful ornaments and homeware. You’ll be sure to find something special for a loved one, and the friendly store assistants will also wrap it for you.  

Wheelers, Loughborough

Established in 1980, Wheelers in Devonshire Square is owned by Bruce Wheeler and his family. Fiercely independent, this store stocks some of the finest labels in town. From Radley handbags to Mont Blanc pens to Laurent Perrier Champagne, you can find any luxury product you can think of for a present for a loved one under one roof. Wheelers also offers a personalised engraving service for instance if you are looking for an ice bucket to get engraved for someone’s 80th   birthday or a Diamond wedding anniversary, Wheelers is the perfect place to shop for something special. Why not take your carer along for a second opinion. If for health reasons you can’t leave the house, your carer can pick shop on your behalf. 

Gifts at 46 and Libby’s Quorn

The next time you visit Quorn, take your carer along with you to Gifts at 46 and Libby’s where you will find beautiful jewellery to designer clothes galore. Shopping here is a pure delight as you are supporting a family business and the items are all exquisite. You might want some advice from your carer about whether a scarf suits you or whether to buy a necklace for your daughter in law. You can be sure that Home Instead carers will be happy to accompany you to the shop or dash back if you decide later that you really should have bought that broach. 

Skinny Whistle, Quorn

Skinny Whistle in Quorn High Street sources products from all over the world so when you step inside this gift shop, you’ll find beautiful items that are simple, functional, natural, handcrafted and carry a good ethos. Bring your carer with you and come and have a browse at the range of gifts on display. From jewellery to Kou Botanical Aroma waxes and melts there is something for everyone, and your carer is happy to pick up any item if you can’t make it to the store yourself. 

Freckles, Barrow Upon Soar 

From abstract art to coffee cups to earrings or luxury soap, there are plenty of gifts to discover under one roof at Freckles, Barrow Upon Soar. Carers and their clients can make an afternoon of it, with a coffee as well as they browse for something special for a loved one’s birthday or ‘just because’. Barrow Upon Soar is a lovely village for a day out with your carer when you need to stretch your legs, and with so many lovely items on sale, you won’t leave empty-handed. 

Home Instead carers are more than happy to visit the shops with their clients in Quorn, Barrow Upon Soar and Loughborough and they can even bring your shopping to you in your own home.  Call to find out how we can help you on 0116 2165306.