While some of these were brand new additions, others moved to different locations and left behind where they previously traded in the town.
Supporting Northampton’s businesses has never been more important and we should all continue to do so in 2025 – especially to keep these newbies going strong.
If you have opened a Northampton-based business during 2024 and it is not on this list, email [email protected].
9. The Wedding Rooms – March 2024
The Wedding Rooms, described as an in-person wedding directory and permanent wedding fair, opened at the heart of the town centre in Market Square. Founder Megan Lord hoped the business would become the go-to place for brides and grooms-to-be to find out about local suppliers and plan their wedding in a fun and relaxed environment. Photo: Oliver Holder Photography
10. The Flavour Trailer – March 2024
Popular gourmet burger business The Flavour Trailer opened its first restaurant in Northampton in March. The business, set up in April 2018 by partners Mario Shephard and Charley Cummings, has multiple food trucks across the county and the team took the next step to open a restaurant in Staveley Way, Brixworth. Photo: Generate UK
11. Asia Oriental – March 2024
Asian supermarket Asia Oriental opened in the former Wilko store in Gold Street at the end of March. The grand opening event featured a dragon dance to celebrate the new addition, which stocks a wide selection of Chinese, Thai, Filipino, Japanese, Malay and Korean products and ingredients. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
12. Munchbox – April 2024
Munchbox was opened by long-standing business partners David Akinbowane and Moinul Islam in Grove Road in the Mounts area back in April. American smash burgers and chicken wings are offered by the takeaway, with homemade flavours that combine African and Bengali spices to represent the owners’ heritages. Photo: Munchbox