The Town House Gift Shop and Café is as close as you will find to a local institution. Opened in 1966, the shop occupies the former jail house of the town hall. The thick stone walls, vaulted ceilings and heavy iron bars remind visitors that hot coffee and freshly baked scones weren't always on the menu.

Service in the Town House Café is quick and convivial, with a wide variety of hot and cold sandwiches, baked potatoes and omelettes to choose from. We are also happy to supply any of our food to take away.

The Gift Shop stocks a huge variety of jewellery, glassware, ceramics, knitware and curios from around the world. We also carry a range of locally made craft ware and produce.

The Gift Shop is reached either through the Café or through the Buttermarket, which is the stone flagged area surrounded by arches underneath the town hall.