Shops & Retail Units to Rent in East Midlands, England

Skegness Retail to Rent

Skegness is the principal Lincolnshire coastal resort with a resident population of around 20,000 persons, increasing substantially in the summer months with the influx of holiday makers and day visitors. It lies some 40 miles east and south of Lincoln and Grimsby respectively, with main communication links via the A52 and A158 roads as well as a regional rail service to Grantham and Nottingham. The property occupies a prominent position on Lumley Road, Skegness’s principal retailing thoroughfare, opposite the entrance to the Hildreds Shopping Centre. The immediate area forms part of the town’s established retail core and benefits from strong pedestrian footfall and a mix of national and independent retailers, cafés and service operators.

Date on Market:

16/03/2026

Gainsborough Retail to Rent

The property is a mid-terrace retail unit of traditional brick construction with double frontage onto Market Place. It is currently under refurbishment and will be delivered in a white-box condition including a suspended ceiling, air conditioning, flooring and a disabled WC. Mains water, electricity and drainage are understood to be available, though not tested. The unit falls under Class E use and is offered to let on a new effective full repairing and insuring lease. The location sits within Gainsborough’s Market Place among national and regional retailers and benefits from nearby amenities including a town market, the Savoy cinema and the Marshall’s Yard development. The rateable value is listed at £9,900, and a service charge and VAT may apply.

Date on Market:

13/03/2026

Old Somerby Retail to Rent

The Fox and Hounds is an imposing property fronting the Grantham Road, B1176, and is of traditional two and single storey brick construction beneath pitched pan tiled roofs with a conservatory extension to the rear. In total the site extends to 0.775 acres and incorporates a tarmac surfaced and white lined car park with 53 spaces, together with a beer garden both to the front and to the rear of the site and paved beer patio directly adjoining the conservatory. The property is located in the small Lincolnshire village of Old Somerby approximately 3 miles southeast of Grantham town centre. The surrounding area includes a range of similar affluent residential villages, attractive Lincolnshire countryside, various tourist attractions and in addition Prince William of Gloucester Barracks are approximately 1.5 miles to the northwest. Road communications to the area are good with the Grantham Road B1176, which runs through Old Somerby, linking with the A52 immediately north of the village. Furthermore, the main A1 trunk road lies 1 mile west.

Date on Market:

13/03/2026

Worksop Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

10/03/2026

Grantham Retail to Rent

Grantham is an historic market town in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire and is a key stop on the East Coast Main Line with direct trains to London King’s Cross in approximately 70 minutes. The town has connections to the A1 motorway network and has a population of approximately 45,000.

Date on Market:

09/03/2026

Eastwood Retail to Rent

Retail unit available on Eastwood High Street.

Date on Market:

05/03/2026

Chesterfield Retail to Rent

392 Sheffield Road ia a prominently positioned end-terraced commercial property within one of Chesterfield's busiest mixed-use areas. The property benefits from a strong frontage to Sheffield Road, ensuring constant exposure to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Internally, the layout is typical of a former residential dwelling converted to full commercial use, providing flexible accommodation that can be adapted for a variety of business types including retail, salon, office, or professional services (subject to any necessary consents). Externally, the premises benefit from one allocated parking space to the rear, with plentiful customer parking available nearby. The location is well-established for independent retailers and service-based occupiers, providing a lively environment and steady passing trade. Parking: 1 allocated + ample customer parking nearby

Date on Market:

04/03/2026

Leicester Retail to Rent - Blaby

The property comprises a self-contained open plan ground floor retail unit, which has been left in shell condition ready for tenant's fit-out.The property is situated on Villers Court adjacent to Northfield Medical Centre in Blaby town centre to the rear of Forge Corner car park off Enderby Road.

Date on Market:

04/03/2026

Worksop Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

02/03/2026

Kettering Retail to Rent

Located in the heart of Kettering, the property sits at the junction of Montagu Street, Silver Street and Newland Street, placing it moments from the Newlands Shopping Centre and surrounded by established independent businesses. The area benefits from steady pedestrian flow, supported by nearby public car parking at School Lane and immediate on-street parking directly outside the premises. Kettering itself is a growing Northamptonshire town with a population of approximately 65,000 and strong connectivity via the A14, offering direct transport links to the Midlands, East Anglia and national motorway networks.

Date on Market:

06/05/2026

Nottingham Retail to Rent

The property comprises a building of masonry construction arranged over three floors offering retail accommodation within. The property is located in a prominent position on the A60, Mansfield Road, one of the principal routes into Nottingham City Centre and prime retail throughfare in Sherwood.

Date on Market:

25/02/2026

Gainsborough Retail to Rent

The premises are situated within the town centre of Gainsborough, a market town in Lincolnshire located approximately 20 miles east of Doncaster and around 18 miles north of Lincoln. The property lies close to the junction of Church Street and Lord Street and is positioned amongst a mix of independent retailers and local amenities.

Date on Market:

23/02/2026

Nottingham Retail to Rent

Positioned along the A60 Mansfield Road, the property enjoys strong visibility on one of Nottingham’s key arterial routes connecting Sherwood to the city centre. This section of Sherwood is known for its vibrant mix of independent and national occupiers, which helps drive footfall up. The area is a lively commercial and community hub, drawing customers from across North Nottingham and surrounding residential districts. The property also benefits from convenient access to public transport and strong roadside prominence.

Date on Market:

16/02/2026

Leicester Retail to Rent

The unit occupies one of the most prominent positions within Leicester city centre, fronting Gallowtree Gate and in close proximity to the Clock tower. There is a huge variety of retailers nearby including H Samuel, M & S, Boots, HSBC and Metro Bank along with many fast dining restaurant operators such as McDonalds, Burger King, Five Guys, Tim Hortons and Taco Bell.The premises comprise a ground floor retail Unit with basement, first, second and third floor storage.

Date on Market:

12/02/2026

Louth Retail to Rent

Louth is a market town of approximately 17,000 people, famous for its thrice weekly market and cattle market. The town centre provides essential services for a large rural area and secondary schools, banks and shopping facilities. The town is famous for its sole proprietor independent retailers, including butchers, bakers and specialist clothing shops etc. In addition, the town accommodates the main High Street banks and national retailers including Boots the Chemist, WH Smith, Millets etc. There are 3 supermarkets in the town, being a Co-operative, Morrison’s and Aldi. The property occupies a central position on Mercer Row, close to the Market Place and Eastgate, within Louth’s established town centre retail area. The location benefits from strong pedestrian footfall and convenient access to surrounding amenities.

Date on Market:

11/02/2026

Leicester Retail to Rent - Barwell

The Red Lion is a traditional pub that is situated on the main arterial route through the Leicestershire village of Barwell which has a population of over 9,000. This traditional style building is in excellent decorative order having undergone a refurbishment and is ready for a new licensee to walk in and start running the business. There are currently plans to expand Barwell which will see a new infrastructure for the village including a new primary school, road improvements and up to 2,500 new homes being built. The pub is surrounded by residential housing and there are plenty of local shops close by. Barwell is located approximately 12 miles west of Leicester and 18 miles north of Coventry.

Date on Market:

10/02/2026

Leicester Retail to Rent

Situated in a highly prominent corner position on the bustling Welford Road, this recently refurbished ground floor retail unit offers an exceptional opportunity for businesses seeking strong visibility and steady footfall. Benefiting from its close proximity to Leicester City Center, Leicester University, and the vibrant Clarendon Park area, the property sits among a diverse mix of independent retailers, eateries and established neighborhood amenities. With E Class use already in place, the unit is suited to a wide range of commercial occupiers including retailers, professional services, health and wellness practitioners, and boutique operators. Refurbished to a high standard throughout, the premises present a clean, modern and flexible environment ready for immediate occupation.

Date on Market:

03/02/2026

Nottingham Retail to Rent

Property Type:

Light Industrial

Date on Market:

03/02/2026

Gainsborough Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

02/02/2026

Skegness Retail to Rent

Skegness is the principal Lincolnshire coastal resort with a resident population of around 20,000 persons, increasing substantially in the summer months with the influx of holiday makers and day visitors. It lies some 40 miles east and south of Lincoln and Grimsby respectively, with main communication links via the A52 and A158 roads as well as a regional rail service to Grantham and Nottingham. The property occupies a highly visible position within Skegness town centre’s established retail area, directly fronting High Street on the sunnier side of the street and benefitting from strong pedestrian flows close to the bus and rail stations. It sits in close proximity to the principal retail thoroughfare, including Hildreds Shopping Centre, the adjoining Lumley Road shopping area and a diverse mix of national and independent retailers, cafes and services, making it well placed to attract both local residents and visitors.

Date on Market:

30/01/2026

Louth Retail to Rent

Louth is a market town of approximately 17,000 people, famous for its thrice weekly market and cattle market. The town centre provides essential services for a large rural area and secondary schools, banks and shopping facilities. The town is famous for its sole proprietor independent retailers, including butchers, bakers and specialist clothing shops etc. In addition, the town accommodates the main High Street banks and national retailers including Boots the Chemist, WH Smith, Millets etc. There are 3 supermarkets in the town, being a Co-operative, Morrison’s and Aldi. A centrally located shop unit with attractive shop front, situated in a busy thoroughfare running from the town centre and through to the main Post Office and Co-Operative supermarket, together with its shoppers’ car park.

Date on Market:

30/01/2026

Mansfield Retail to Rent

The Moot Hall is a Grade II Listed building prominently positioned on Mansfield’s historic Market Square, just steps from the Four Seasons Shopping Centre and the new bus interchange. Constructed with traditional masonry and period detailing, the property blends heritage character with modern functionality. The property is surrounded by a strong mix of national and local retailers.

Date on Market:

20/01/2026

Nottingham Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

16/01/2026