Rural retail, trades & beauty — tucked just off the High Street in the former farm outbuildings of The Limes.
The Limes on the High Street was once a working farm. Its outbuildings — stone-built, solid, and full of character — have been thoughtfully repurposed into what is now Wollaston Courtyard.
Today those same buildings house tea rooms, a working blacksmith, specialist bakers and more. It is one of the village's most characterful corners, and a fine example of older buildings finding new purpose without losing their soul.
Source: Wollaston Heritage
The entrance on the High Street — look for the sign in the wall
Twelve independent businesses, each with their own story. From a working forge to a proper cup of tea.
Wollaston Courtyard
A traditional village sweet shop
A proper sweet shop in the Courtyard — pick 'n' mix, jars of old favourites and treats for all ages. Open seven days a week.
Units 7A & 9
The heart of the Courtyard
A proper English tea room serving light lunches, homemade cakes and hot drinks. The perfect reason to turn off the High Street and discover what lies beyond the wall.
57 High Street (Courtyard entrance)
5-star cuts at the Courtyard entrance
A highly rated barber with a 5.0 rating from 356 reviews. Staffed by Josh, Kai, Alfie and the team. Not strictly inside the Courtyard but right at its entrance on the High Street — and you can book your appointment online.
Wollaston Courtyard
Colour, cuts & styling in the Courtyard
A ladies' hair salon tucked inside Wollaston Courtyard. Karmann offers cuts, colour and styling — book your appointment online.
No. 1, 57 High Street
A hub for independent therapists & practitioners
A therapy centre at the heart of the Courtyard, home to a number of independent micro-businesses and practitioners. The mix of therapists working here changes over time — if you're looking for a specific treatment or practitioner, it's worth contacting them directly to find out who's currently trading.
Wollaston Courtyard
Curated second-hand menswear
Pre-loved menswear with a curated eye — open Saturdays and by appointment. Worth seeking out if you're after something a bit different.
Unit 5B
Handcrafted in fire and steel
A working blacksmith and jewellery studio offering repairs, resizing, stone setting, commissions, fabrications, wedding bands and much more. Watch the craft in action or commission something truly one-of-a-kind.
Unit 2, Wollaston Courtyard
Handmade candles and wax melts
Handcrafted candles and wax melts made with care — a lovely independent find tucked inside the Courtyard. Perfect for gifts or a treat for yourself.
Wollaston Courtyard
Brows, facials, massage & waxing
Kaleigh offers a full range of beauty treatments including brow shaping, facials, massage and waxing — a proper little retreat tucked inside the Courtyard.
Unit 7, Wollaston Courtyard
Hands-on baking workshops — right here in the Courtyard
Panda Pantry HQ is the home of Panda Flour® — a specialist gluten-free, keto and low-carb flour blend developed and made in Wollaston. From their Courtyard kitchen, Mark runs small-group Day 1 workshops (max 6 people, £95 per person) covering loaves, rolls, wraps, flatbreads, pastry, pasta and sweet treats — all in a single hands-on day. Everything you make is yours to take home. Private 1:1 sessions are also available. Upcoming workshop dates: 5 July, 2 August and 20 September 2026 — all 10am to 4pm. Book directly on their website.
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Some businesses are open on Sundays — check individual listings. Hours marked ✓ have been confirmed directly with the business.
| Food & drink | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sugary Swirls Sweet Shop | 10–4 | 10–2:30 | 10–4 | 10–2:30 | 10–6 | 10–4 | 11–3 |
Awbery's Tea Rooms | 10–3 | 10–3 | 10–3 | 10–3 | 10–3 | 10–3 | — |
Panda Pantry HQ | Appt | Appt | Appt | Appt | Appt | Appt | Appt |
| Craft & retail | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ignore At Your Peril | Appt | Appt | Appt | Appt | Appt | 10–5 | — |
Beamish Blacksmithingunverified | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Waxandmelt | 10–3 | 10–3 | — | 10–3 | 10–3 | 10–4 | — |
✓ = hours confirmed with the business · TBC = not yet confirmed — please check before visiting · — = closed that day
The entrance is on the High Street — look for the black sign set into the brick wall. The Courtyard sits behind the street frontage in the former farm outbuildings of The Limes.
There is a private customer car park on site. Awbery's Tea Rooms is a good landmark to aim for if you're visiting for the first time.
Address
The Courtyard, 57 High St, Wollaston, Wellingborough NN29 7QE
Best time to visit
Monday to Sunday — most businesses open from 10am. Sugary Swirls opens Sunday 11–3. Check individual listings for exact hours.
The Courtyard, 57 High St, Wollaston, Wellingborough NN29 7QE · Open in Google Maps
Start with tea
Awbery's Tea Rooms is the natural starting point — a proper cup of tea and a slice of cake before you explore.
See craft in action
Beamish Blacksmithing is a working studio. If the forge is lit, it is worth a look — and the jewellery makes a memorable gift.
Pick up something sweet
Sugary Swirls is open seven days a week — pick'n'mix, jars of old favourites and treats for all ages.
The Courtyard is just one part of Wollaston's independent business scene. The full directory lists all the local businesses, services and community venues we know about.
