It is never nice to see a business depart our town and we have so far seen a total of seven closures. Some have left premises empty and others have made way for new additions.
Despite saying goodbye to big names like Steffans in the town centre and Cineworld in Sixfields, seven businesses have opened their doors for the Northampton community to enjoy.
Many business owners have already expressed their worry about what lies ahead in 2025, so being a loyal customer to your favourite businesses has never been more important.
Take a look at the businesses that have already opened and closed in Northampton in the first three months of 2025…
9. OPENING – Yellow Bourbon Coffee Roasters
Yellow Bourbon Coffee Roasters, founded by Steve Peel in 2007, roasts coffees from around the world and serves them as drinks or in bags to use at home. Eight years on from opening in Angel Street, the business opened its second location at Weedon Depot on February 1. The new addition seats around 35 people and has high quality bagels available to enjoy. Photo: Yellow Bourbon Coffee Roasters
10. OPENING – Pinnacle Climbing Centre
The Pinnacle Climbing Centre Group, which has a base in Far Cotton, opened its second bouldering space in the town at Weston Favell Shopping Centre. The site has been transformed from the former Wilko store to the new ‘Clip and Climb’, and it opened on February 8. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
11. OPENING – Shake Bar
The wait was finally over for the Shake Bar, which opened on the bottom floor of the Grosvenor Centre on the third weekend in February. Customers can now enjoy fresh fruit juices, smoothies and milkshakes. The business is tucked in the corner in the former Oli’s Barber Shop site. Photo: Northampton BID
12. CLOSURE – The Old Bakehouse Antique Centre
The Old Bakehouse Antique Centre, in Abington Avenue, closed on the final day of February after almost a decade-and-a-half since it was founded by Steve and Kim Culverhouse. Moving forward, Steve will be operating three days a week from a small unit in Oakwood Road, selling furniture under Oakwood Antiques. Photo: The Old Bakehouse Antique Centre