Cover illustration is an artist’s impression. Updated 27 October 2026.
Choose the part of Ollerton you want to explore
Shopping around Ollerton has two different settings: New Ollerton's everyday shopping streets and the older village around Market Place and the River Maun. It helps to decide which shops you want to visit first, then plan how to include the other part of town.
Forest Road is a useful starting point for a New Ollerton shopping trip. For a slower browse with older buildings and vintage finds, add old Ollerton to your plans. The local visitor directory covers both areas, while our shop listings help you find businesses across the wider district.
Merry Maid for fabric and haberdashery
Merry Maid at 35 Forest Road sells fabrics and haberdashery. It is a useful local stop for a sewing project, whether you want to compare fabric colours in person or work out what else you need before starting.
Take your pattern requirements or measurements with you if you are buying for a specific make. The shop's own site lists its address, opening arrangements and product ranges, so you can check the practical details before bringing along your project list.
Vintage browsing in old Ollerton
The Curious Monkey is in the Old Butchers Shop on Market Place in old Ollerton. Its vintage and curiosity stock ranges across antiques, retro pieces and collectables, making it a different sort of stop from everyday shopping.
Second-hand browsing is often about seeing what catches your eye rather than finding an exact item from a list. Allow time to look around, and ask the shop about a piece's condition or dimensions if you are considering taking it home.
Other specialist shops and a food stop
The district's visitor directory also lists Soul Cemetery Emporium, an Ollerton gift shop with alternative, gothic and spiritual interests. Together with craft and vintage businesses, it gives you several reasons to look beyond routine household shopping.
Choose a cafe, pub or other food stop from our food and drink listings to break up the visit. If your main interest is browsing smaller shops, a little time to talk to the people behind the counter can be as useful as the purchases themselves.
Plan a visit around the actual shops
Ollerton's shopping is spread across different streets and settings, so use the address for each business rather than expecting one enclosed shopping centre. Check individual opening hours if a particular shop is your main reason for travelling.
If you want a longer day out, our things-to-do guide covers the Sherwood area separately. Keep time for the shops themselves before heading for the forest or parkland, and check current travel and parking arrangements for each stop.
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