Tucked away at the rear of View Garden Centre is our Shopping Village – a collection of independent local businesses, each offering something a little different.
Something different at View
Our Shopping Village brings together a brilliant mix of independent businesses in one place.
From fashion, books and natural wellbeing to photography, model railways, tattoos, crystals and specialist hobbies, there is plenty to discover.
Each business is independently owned and operated, so you’re supporting local people and small businesses every time you visit.
Explore the Village
Discover the independent businesses currently calling View Shopping Village home.
Independent fashion accessories boutique offering affordable handbags, jewellery, scarves, hats, sunglasses and more. A great little stop for stylish accessories, gifts and something a little different.
A cosy independent bookshop created by local Essex author Tracey Mayhew, stocking romance, fantasy and children’s books alongside titles from local and independent authors.
Bespoke baby and nursery brand specialising in beautiful handcrafted products including bassinet sets, bouncer chairs, car-seat covers, footmuffs, pram liners and wicker dolls’ prams.
The Closet is View Shopping Village’s dedicated pop-up cabin, giving independent businesses, local makers and emerging brands the opportunity to take over their own temporary retail space.
Crystal and spiritual wellbeing shop offering crystals alongside crystal healing, Angelic Reiki and other holistic and spiritual experiences.
Independent 3D-printing and sensory-toy business producing fidget toys, custom prints and tabletop gaming accessories, including dice towers, dice jails and plenty of other wonderfully nerdy finds.
Professional family photography studio specialising in maternity, newborn, baby, children’s, cake-smash, family and outdoor lifestyle photography in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Specialist model railway and hobby shop stocking locomotives, coaches, wagons, track, scenery and modelling tools alongside Scalextric, model kits, Warhammer, toys, railway merchandise and pre-owned models.
Friendly, private, fully licensed tattoo studio with an all-female team specialising in bespoke hand-drawn tattoos, from bold colour and quirky designs through to traditional, fine-line, memorial and black-and-grey work.
Piercing services are also available from inside Little Shop of Ink.
Established caravan and camping specialist stocking caravan spares, replacement parts, accessories, awnings, lighting, security equipment and camping products, with specialist parts sourcing and knowledgeable advice available.
Find the Village at the rear of View Garden Centre, Old Chelmsford Road, Rayleigh, Wickford, Essex SS11 8SJ.
