Hidden Gem: Annie Jude’s

If you live in Hillsborough, Annie Jude’s gift shop and makers space is hardly a secret, but the only way to live is not necessarily in S6, so for everyone else’s benefit here’s what you can expect from a visit to owner Faith Nicholson’s treasure trove of goodies…

Firstly, Faith is an ever-enthusiastic and downright lovely person, so it’s easy to see why she and her shop have become such a treasured part of the Hillsborough community where she lives and works.

Last year, that gratitude from locals and beyond saw the shop rewarded at our very own Exposed Awards, where Faith took home the award for Best Independent Shop – a well-deserved accolade. 

“I absolutely love Hillsborough. I’ve been here for over ten years now. It’s just such a nice place for families.”

The shop itself offers a whole range of gifts, crafts and handmade items created by local makers, with a strong emphasis on female creatives.

With everything from candles and confectionery, jewellery and prints, to skincare and clothing, as well as all manner of random and tempting nick nacks – there’s truly something for everyone and we recommend heading down with a full wallet!

Faith has always had her heart set on being her own boss and during the pandemic set up a cross-stitch business to scratch the itch. Following the sad passing of her mum, Judith Anne, for whom the shop is named, she was able to take things to the next level, using her inheritance to set up the shop in the community she loves.

“More people should take the time to seek out the fantastic independents we have here, and while they’re here, I would love to welcome them in to check out what we’ve got to offer.”

Faith said: “I absolutely love Hillsborough. I’ve been here for over ten years now. It’s just such a nice place for families. There are wonderful schools, wonderful parks and the people in Hillsborough are absolutely fantastic. 

“More people should take the time to seek out the fantastic independents we have here, and while they’re here, I would love to welcome them in to check out what we’ve got to offer.”

The shop can be found on the Hillsborough Park Tram stop, nestled amongst a slew of recently opened independents, including The Pangolin micro pub, The Orange Bird restaurant, Molly’s Café and Deli, and Hillsborough Bookshop, who’s owner, herself, is a former stockist in Annie Jude’s.

anniejudes.co.uk // @anniejudesshopsheffield