The owners of a shop which recently opened in a seaside town say they are in shock after the amazing support it has received since opening. 

The Bus Shelter Shop opened in Hamilton Road in Felixstowe on October 20 after moving from its original site in nearby Trimley St Mary.

The shop, which sells, clothes, homeware, books and DVDs, among other items, moved into the former Burton menswear unit in the resort which had stood empty for nearly three years.

Gareth Brenland, co-founder of The Bus Shelter, had previously said he hoped the move would bring in more customers.

Gareth Brenland, co-founder of The Bus Shelter, pictured in 2017, said he hoped the move would bring in more customers Gareth Brenland, co-founder of The Bus Shelter, pictured in 2017, said he hoped the move would bring in more customers (Image: Sarah Lucy Brown) He now says the support for the shop has been "amazing" and business has been "extremely busy". 

The Bus Shelter Shop said in a post on social media: "To say it's been busy would be an understatement. It really has been amazing.

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The shop says it has been extremely busy since opening in OctoberThe shop says it has been extremely busy since opening in October (Image: The Bus Shelter Shop) "So many kind words from our customers, both old and new, from how amazing our prices are, how clean and bright the store looks, to how spacious and inviting it looks."

They added: "We are still in shock with the successful start to our new chapter in Felixstowe. The only issue we have now is that we need more volunteers.

"We need some support within to help us carry on with our exciting journey."