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].
13. Coconut Paradise Cafe – April 2024
Coconut Paradise Cafe, located in Gold Street Mews, opened in April with the aim of creating community cohesion through Caribbean food, entertainment and events. Founder Ashley Samuels-Mckenzie believed Northampton needed a space like this, with a focus on Caribbean culture and offering a place for everyone. Photo: l6xx.media
14. Jollyes – April 2024
Huge pet shop Jollyes opened in the former Furniture Warehouse unit in St James Retail Park, Towcester Road. The national chain, which has more than 100 other stores across the UK including Kettering and Milton Keynes, opened at the end of April. The first 100 customers were welcomed in with a free goodie bag. Photo: National World
15. Rosie O’Leary’s – April/May 2024
Rosie O’Leary’s, located in Fish Street, is a take on the Irish bars which are renowned for their hospitality around the world. Plans were initially unveiled to transform part of the City Building into the Irish boozer back in April 2023, and it was a year later when those plans became a reality as it was announced that the venue was set to open in spring 2024. Photo: Logan MacLeod
16. Feather Robins Gifts – May 2024
A year and eight months after Feather Robins Gifts was first established in St Crispin Retail Village, business owner Lindsey Scott-Walker opened a second store in Weston Favell Shopping Centre in May. The quirky business takes pride in helping customers with all their gifting needs, and has been well-received among the Weston Favell community. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds