Shopping for pleasure in Whitstable
Whitstable is one of the very few places left where shopping in the main streets is still a pleasure. Indulge yourself by visiting one of the Festival Friends listed here, and discover a cornucopia of unusual gifts, collectible art, stylish clothes and much more. From buckets to bouquets and essential oils to edibles, Whitstable’s Festival Friends have it covered.
Arsenic and Old Lace
17 Harbour Street, Whitstable
01227 262 770
Designer-led children’s clothes with a funky twist plus traditional toys and gifts for babies and younger children.
Found Home Store
37 High Street, Whitstable
www.foundhomestore.co.uk
“New to Whitstable’s High Street, Found Home Store offers an eclectic mix of traditional & contemporary design-led homewares & gifts not readily available on the high street & without the designer price tag…
George’s Mini-market
15-17 High Street, Whitstable
01227 261 524
Everything you need for a great day out in Whitstable! Crab lines, buckets, spades, dinghies, beach shoes, kites, footballs, BBQs, suncream, souvenirs. Also toiletries, frames, gardening and much, much more!
Herbaceous
27 Oxford Street, Whitstable
01227 277 799
www.herbsandremedies.com
The aroma as you enter this shop says it all! Essential oils, soaps, wholefoods, herbs, spices, teas and coffees blend to welcome you to this herbal emporium at the top end of town.
Jane at Graham Greener
27 Harbour Street, Whitstable
01227 277 100
www.grahamgreener.com
Come and experience our florist, lifestyle and gardenware shop. A wide range of gifts from luxurious organic pampering products to unique gardenware and homeware, jewellery and so much more!
Kites & Things
3 Oxford Street, Whitstable
01227 264 722
www.kitesandthings.com
Kent’s largest selection of kites and an Aladdin’s cave of gadgets and gifts including skateboards, juggling equipment, shells, magic, penknives, multi-tools, boomerangs, frisbees, surf jewellery, games etc.
Lyre Studio
20 High Street, Whitstable
01227 280 998
www.lyrestudio.com
Beautiful jewellery for everyone and every occasion. Visit Lyre Studio or shop online. Fantastic range of freshwater pearl jewellery. Fabulous designs at competitive prices.
Mosaic
30 Harbour Street
01227 276 779
Ethically-sourced crafts, jewellery, garments, ceramics and other products, which draw their value and beauty from the people who make them. Mosaic supports Fair Trade.
Oxford Street Books
20a Oxford Street, Whitstable
01227 281 727
www.oxfordstreetbooks.com
We buy and sell second-hand and antiquarian books. Come and see our large collection, ranging across all subjects including our very popular 95p paperback fiction selection. Open 7 days.
Pearl & Hemingway Ltd
14 Harbour Street, Whitstable
01227 770 000
FairTrade and vintage for gals, chaps and cads! Fine quality hats and authentic vintage & designer items. Fancy dress, steampunk, tweed, burlesque AND fresh cottons and knits for kids!
Peekaboo Kids
49 Harbour Street, Whitstable
01227 262 606
www.peekabookids.co.uk
A fabulous boutique for 0-14 years. Huge selection of clothing, fitted school + casual shoes, Crocs plus unique kids’ hair salon. Open 7 days a week – happy shopping!
Pure
3 Horsebridge Road, Whitstable
01227 772 176
www.purebythesea.com
Beauty and holistic salon offering Clarins, Elemis, Opi, St Tropez. Guaranteed inch-loss with universal contouring & body wraps. Eye lash extensions, facials, massage, waxing, manicures, pedicures, make-up and pamper packages.
Taking the Plunge
26 High Street, Whitstable
01227 264 678
www.takingtheplungewhitstable.com
A real gem of a shop with an inspired mix of funky, chunky jewellery, delicate silver, beautiful bags, boys’ toys, local artisan pieces and stylish homeware, often with a retro, vintage twist.
The Cheese Box
60 Harbour Street, Whitstable
www.thecheesebox.co.uk
The only British cheese specialist in Kent. An exceptional selection of British artisan cheeses. Local Kent specialist. Gift boxes available. Fully licensed with cheese bar till 10pm on Friday night.
The Clothes Horse/Whiting Post
Harbour Street, Whitstable
01227 275 900
www.thewhitingpost.co.uk
We’re doubling your retail therapy experience with our additional shop. We specialise in beautiful vintage-inspired Danish clothing including Noa Noa (for kids too), quirky jewellery and gorgeous Scandinavian homeware.
The Wine Room
104 Tankerton Road, Tankerton
01227 773 141
www.wine-room.co.uk
Very friendly informed wine merchant with a wide range of wines, beers and spirits from around the world, including local, organic and biodynamic. From everyday to special occasion. Free parking.
Whitstable Framing
9 Oxford Street, Whitstable
01227 272 333
www.whitstableframing.co.uk
A small personal picture framing shop, offering picture framing, mount-cutting, repairs, sales of fine art and prints, with a small independent gallery space to hire.
Whitstable Lavender
7a High Street, Whitstable
www.whitstablelavender.com
Lavender hand-made gifts, toiletries, oils, cushions, seed bags, perfumes and jugs, to mention but a few. So come and see and be amazed at what we can do with lavender!
Whitstable Harbour Village
The South Quay, The Harbour
01227 262 433
www.whitstableharbourvillage.co.uk
A vibrant and authentic local shopping experience, with over 20 independent local artists, craftspeople and traders, operating from timber fishermens’ huts in the heart of beautiful Whitstable harbour.
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