Beloved Salisbury cookshop and café to shut
Dinghams, on the Cheese Market, will close its doors in February
Last updated 13th Jan 2025
A cookware shop and café that's been in Salisbury for 40 years is closing next month.
Dinghams on the Cheese Market shared the news with its customers on social media, calling the decision 'heartbreaking'.
Rising costs, changes in consumer habits, and external economic pressures have been blamed for the closure by the team, who say the pressures have made it 'increasingly difficult' to maintain the level of service and quality they want to provide.
The post expresses the team's thanks to the customers that have supported the business over the years:
"While this is an incredibly sad moment for us, we want to express our deep gratitude to each and every one of you. It’s because of your support—whether through shopping with us, enjoying a meal in our café, or simply spreading the word about what we do—that we’ve been able to grow and thrive for as long as we have.
"As we enter our final months, we remain focused on making the closure process as smooth as possible. We want to ensure that our loyal customers have the opportunity to visit us one last time, whether to grab a coffee, shop for some final items, or simply say goodbye. We’ll continue to offer the same quality of service and hospitality that you’ve come to expect during this time."
The decision's been met with upset from shoppers, with around 140 comments all expressing their surprise and sadness about the closure.
Dinghams will close its doors for the last time on the 28th of February.