Independent hardware shops in Cambridge

12 independent hardware shops in and around Cambridge, nearest the town centre first. Owner-confirmed listings come first. Nobody pays for their place. Last updated 2026-10-22.

Independent hardware shops listed: 7 in Cambridge, 12 within 15 km
Cambridge's high street overall: 77.9% independent
Indie Index rank: 39th of 89 towns
Owner-confirmed: None yet

From the Indie Index for Cambridge.

Cam Home & Garden
Listed
Hardware shop1a Arbury Road, Cambridge1.5 km away
camhomeandgarden.co.uk +447845964013
Machine Mart Cambridge
Listed
Hardware shop181-183 HISTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE1.7 km away
machinemart.co.uk +441223322675
Williams Trade Supplies
Listed
Hardware shop11 Clifton Rd Industrial Estate, Cambridge2.1 km away
tradeonlyplumbing.co.uk 01223 608938
Ridgeons
Listed
Hardware shopNuffield road, Cambridge2.9 km away
ridgeons.co.uk 01223 466000
Sawston Mica Hardware
Listed
Hardware shop85 HIGH STREET, CAMBRIDGE10.1 km away
merlinmica.co.uk 441223833004
Sawston Mica Hardware
Listed
Hardware shop85 High Street, Cambridge10.1 km away
merlinmicahardware.co.uk +441223833004
Soyang Hardware Limited
Listed
Hardware shopUnit 15, Buckingway business park, Anderson Rd, Cambridge11.6 km away
soyang.co.uk +441954232564
Berrycroft Stores Ltd
Listed
Hardware shop8 Berrycroft, Cambridge12.2 km away
berrycroftstoresltd.co.uk +441954260296
A R Aspinall and Sons
Listed
Hardware shopNorman Way, Cambridge12.8 km away
araspinall.co.uk +441954234966
Craftmaster Paints
Listed
Hardware shopNorman Way, Cambridge13 km away
craftmasterpaints.co.uk +441954231308
Mighton Products
Listed
Hardware shopMighton Products, Hinxton, Saffron Walden13.3 km away
mightonproducts.com +441799531011
Wrights Mower Centre Ltd
Listed
Hardware shopDunsbridge Turnpike, Royston13.5 km away
wrightsmowercentre.co.uk +441763263393

Questions about hardware shops in Cambridge

How many independent hardware shops are there in Cambridge?

We list 7 independent hardware shops in Cambridge itself, and 12 within 15 km. Each has its own website and isn't one of the thousands of chain and franchise brands we check against.

Which independent hardware shop is closest to the centre of Cambridge?

Cam Home & Garden, about 1.5 km from the town centre.

How independent is Cambridge's high street?

77.9% of the 1460 high-street businesses we counted are independent, which ranks Cambridge 39th of 89 towns in the Indie Index.

Can a hardware shop pay to appear higher on this list?

No. Nobody can pay for a place on Independents Only. The list puts businesses in the town first, then owner-confirmed ones, then the nearest.

I run a hardware shop in Cambridge. How do I get listed?

If you're independent and have your own website, it's free: find your business and claim it, or add it if it's missing. Claiming lets you add your own description and opening hours.

How this list was made

Every hardware shop here has its own website, isn't one of the thousands of chain and franchise brands we check against, doesn't share a website with other branches, and was open when last checked. Spot a chain? Use “Report” on its page. More on our checks.

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Find independent hardware shops in or near Cambridge. Only include businesses owned and run by the people who work in them: no chains, groups, franchises, directories, booking sites or lead-generation sites. Each should have its own website. For each, give the name, area, website, and one line on why you believe it's independent. If you're not sure a business is independent, leave it out. You can cross-check against Independents Only's checked list: https://independentsonly.com/in/cambridge-eng/hardware