We saw some shock announcements from big names, including Thackerays, TGI Fridays and The Body Shop.
The independent business which sent the biggest shockwaves across the town was Steffans, when they revealed they were shutting down after 48 years.
The jewellers, which did not make this round-up as the business is set to close its doors in Abington Square for the final time in January 2025, will be a big loss to the town centre.
Unfortunately, there were even more business closures this year than in 2023 – as last year’s round-up featured 17 stores.
Take a look at the businesses that sadly closed down in Northampton during 2024…
17. Aspers Casino – October 2024
Aspers Casino in Commercial Street shut its doors at the end of October after 18 years of business. According to a casino source, the venue has been taken over by a new owner and will be rebranded as ‘Nines Casino’ following renovations. The Aspers brand had been associated with the huge location since around 2006. Photo: Logan MacLeod
18. Cheyne Walk Orthodontics – November 2024
Long-standing Cheyne Walk Orthodontics, located opposite Northampton General Hospital, closed down on the first day of November. The surgery sent out letters to patients stating the decision was due to a lack of funding, adding that they would all receive help from the NHS to relocate them to another clinic. Photo: Google Maps
19. Circus – October/November 2024
Designer clothing store Circus, in the Drapery, shut its doors after around 23 years at the heart of Northampton town centre. The store was well-known for its prominent location underneath a beautiful building and offering high-end brands such as Paul Smith, Ted Baker and Ganni. Photo: Logan MacLeod
20. Billing Garden Centre – November 2024
Billing Garden Centre, which is run by charity Shaw Trust and has been since before the pandemic, closed for good at the end of November as a result of increased running costs and a decline in custom. The garden centre is based at Billing Garden Village, where a number of local businesses operate from huts elsewhere on the site. The other businesses remain unaffected. Photo: Google Maps