Local Roots opened in April 2008, in the beautiful market town of Abingdon, Oxfordshire. We retail quality goods (produce, art, furnishing, gifts, home wares, etc.) that have been produced within a 30 mile radius of the shop. From vegetables to cheese, gourmet baby food to handbags

We very much believe in promoting an ecological approach to retail, with our produce sourced from organic farms and smallholdings, and our emphasis on fair trade and minimal environmental impact in all aspects of the business. For example, minimising our packaging, transportation and heating requirements. We also offer a cycle delivery service, supportive promotion of the Three Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle) and a programme of children’s activities to engage younger ones in local environmental issues.

We aim to provide quality at a reasonable cost, in a family friendly environment, where children can safely wander, with baby change facilities, hot beverages, fruit and cakes available and space to relax and read the paper. We are not a large shop, but hope to be the sort of business where you would like to spend some time.