Courtyard Shops & services
Creake Abbey’s Courtyard is home to locally owned shops and services. We are proud to offer truly independent shopping in the heart of north west Norfolk. Our shop keepers and service providers pride themselves on their friendly, knowledgeable service and on offering something a little different, special and extraordinary, compared to a high street offering.
The services of Lox Hair Design and Hannah’s Hounds are open by appointment.
Lox Hair has teamed up with Tess of Aster Beauty who offers gel manis and pedis plus nail art.
Cape Vanilla Hive Norfolk and Woven Anew are open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm. Kelling Home is open Tuesday to Sunday, 9.30am to 4pm.
As of 1st October 2025 we are delighted to welcome Complete Pilates to Unit H, Creake Abbey Courtyard. The studio officially opens on 1st November but you can book a class now - scroll down for further info
Lox Hair Design
Tel: 01328 621094 (Units A & B, The Courtyard, Creake Abbey Farm). Open 5 days a week by appointment throughout the year. Late appointments available on Wednesdays. Offering a personalised hair service including free consultations, professional and precise hair cuts, bespoke colouring services, hair up and luxury perming using L’Oréal professional and Kèrastase products.
T: 01328 621094
Now partnering with Tess of Aster Beauty to offer gel manis and pedis - please book here.
Cape Vanilla
Cape Vanilla was founded by Richard and Julia Clarke who have been visiting South Africa for the last 23 years.
Inspired by the creativity of the crafts they encountered on their travels across the Western Cape, they decided to bring back and retail some of their favourites – a handful of unique lines which each tell a story. Having started in 2018 with Original T-Bag Designs, Cape Vanilla now hosts some 15 lines of gifts and homewares. Each provides local employment around Cape Town and many use recycled materials. New lines include oak serving platters made from reclaimed wine barrels, hand painted serving dishes and a new range of summery table linen. These compliment other recent additions including cotton rope baskets, wooden wall art, crocheted succulents and ceramic pomegranates!
Tel: 07710 171393 (Unit E, The Courtyard, Creake Abbey Farm). Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
Closed from 30th December until Tuesday 18th February 2025.
Hive Norfolk
A real hive of activity, a happy space where you can shop for just what you like!
With ever changing stock and one-off pieces, Hive Norfolk revives and rehomes interesting, different and quirky treasures. A balanced blend of old and new furnishings, home comforts and accessories where unusual sits comfortably alongside the classic.
Many of Miranda’s finds already have age and their own story, some may be a little faded yet still just as they should be. Stock includes mirrors, lighting, furniture, homeware, gifts and curiosities and beautiful botanicals.
Hive Norfolk, Units C & D, Courtyard Shops.
Closed until 1st March 2025. Then open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
For more information please email hivenorfolk@gmail.com.
Tel: 07799 630568
Complete Pilates
We are delighted to announce that Complete Pilates, a company with ten years experience in London, will open within the Creake Abbey Courtyard in early November this year.
Complete Pilates is a physiotherapist owned and led clinical Pilates studio with three locations in the heart of London and soon, a studio at Creake Abbey. Their team of clinical Pilates instructors have completed extensive training and are movement experts dedicated to getting you moving well and in a way that is right for you. They specialise in providing one-to-one and small group equipment-based Pilates, including Reformer Pilates.
No matter your age, ability or state of recovery from an injury, Complete Pilates will help support your rehabilitation and improve your quality of life.
To book a class please use this link:
https://complete-pilates.co.uk/book-your-pilates-class/
To find out more please email info@complete-pilates.co.uk.
Unit H, Creake Abbey Courtyard.
‘Woven Anew’
I am Jenny McGreal, founder of 'Woven Anew'. From co-owning a luxury Designer Boutique in the North West to now opening a 'Pre-Loved' luxury Designer store in Norfolk. I have a passion and desire to curate a collection of beautiful clothes and accessories that can be loved, shared and worn again and again. Have you ever thought how clothes can really tell our story? Let's begin anew and I feel very excited to be given the opportunity to have my shop in Units F&G and in the Summer House on event days. I look forward to meeting you.
Located in Units F & G and in the Summer House.
Tel: 07976 557039
Open in F & G Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
Hannah’s Hounds
Hannah’s Hounds dog salon and boutique has now closed at Creake Abbey. To contact Hannah please use the following information: 07816 231447 or https://www.hannahs-hounds.com/blank-1.
We will miss Hannah and wish her all the best!
