Cosham High Street Shopping
Cosham High Street is the traditional home of shopping in Cosham, it runs from Cosham Railway Station, north up towards Havant Road.
The shops and businesses at Cosham High Street are a traditional mix of approximately 200 traders including a Post Office, bakers, greengrocers and much more.
Markets are often held in the northern pedestrianised section of the High Street.
Cosham has been a part of the City of Portsmouth since 1920 when the boundaries were extended and the High Street has always been the hub of trade and shopping in the area. Cosham has excellent transport links, the railway station, bus routes, A3 and motorway are all just minutes away.
Stretching from the railway crossing at Cosham Station up to the Havant Road at the northern end, the High Street is home to approximately 200 businesses, including shops,
banks, building societies, doctors surgeries, a health centre and dental practices.
Monday is market day in Cosham High Street when additional market traders and stalls line the top pedestrianised section of the High Street offering even more choice and variety.
There are still some of the original family businesses operating in Cosham High Street, for example Christophers Shoes first opened for business on the High Street in 1910 and they are still here today.
Three generations of the family have now run the shop in Cosham High Street and in Kingston Road North End.
- A.Christopher & Son
A.Christopher @ Son first opened their shoe shop in Cosham High Street in 1910 with their second shop opening in Kingston Road in 1977.
- Boots
Health and beauty product supplier, Boots strives to be the first choice for pharmacy, health and beauty.
- Cosham Decor
Cosham Decor at the top of the High Street specialises in wallpaper and wall coverings from the leading brands such as Graham and Brown, Vymura, Arthouse, Fine Decor, Holden, Belgravia, Muriva plus German Brands AS Creation and Rasch.
- Cosham Pets
Cosham Pets stocks a wide range of pet foods and a selection of treats including grain free and other dietary needs.
- Jenours Jewellers
Jenours stock a wide range of jewellery for all occasions or gifts. Earrings, bracelets, necklaces or rings at great prices.
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M@Co
Specialising in womens wear, menswear, kidswear and pre-teen fashion, M@Co also have a home living department. M@Co is one of the largest, privately-owned retailers in the UK.
- New Look
New Look sources womens clothing from around the world, catering for the needs of Teens, Tall, Petite or Maternity Wear.
- New To You Books
An independent family run shop selling new and second hand books specialising in local history, maritime, fiction, non fiction and lots more.
- Peacocks
Peacocks specialises in supplying great value fashion clothing, womens fashion, menswear and childrens clothing.
- Poundland
Poundland's retailing concept is extremely simple, a range of more than 3,000 items representing amazing value for money.
- Superdrug
Superdrug is the pharmacy, toiletries and beauty superstore, they aim to supply high quality, great value, health and beauty products.
- WH Smith
With over 600 High Street stores WH Smith is one of the UK's leading retail groups. Specialising in books, newspapers, magazines and stationery, the stores offer a wide range of other goods.