Shopping in Whitstable
Whitstable is one of those special places that hasn’t been taken over by retail chains. In Whitstable, shops are diverse and interesting - just perfect for browsing and buying. Look out for the 2010 Festival Friends sign and you are sure to see something special – you’ll find them in Oxford Street through to the Harbour Village, via High Street and Harbour Street.
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.
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!
Harbour Books
21 Harbour Street, Whitstable
01227 264 011
www.harbourbooksonline.com
One of the best independent bookshops in the south. Two floors of new books, cards and stationery. Many books sold at big discounts plus an ordering service for any book in or out of print.
Lyre Studio
20 High Street, Whitstable
01227 280 998
www.lyrestudio.com
Visit Lyre Studio or shop online. Indulge yourself, spoil a loved one or say thank you with beautiful jewellery: freshwater pearls and simple, stylish silver jewellery that never fails to please.
Mosaic
30 Harbour Street, Whitstable
01227 276 779
Ethnically-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
A book-lovers’ paradise with thousands of antiquarian and second-hand books on all subjects. Sensible prices: buy, sell, exchange. Paperback fiction only 95p. Open seven days a week.
Reppin & Jones, Jewellers
77 High Street, Whitstable
01227 272 747
www.reppinandjones.co.uk
A selection of unique gold and silver jewellery for all occasions. Cash for gold. Handmade bespoke pieces and wedding bands designed. Quality watches. Repairs on the premises, friendly service.
Screen Machine
68a Station Road, Whitstable
01227 272 288
www.screenmachineuk.com
Screen Machine’s in house decoration processes are ideal for t-shirts, sweatshirts, polo shirts, work wear, sportswear and many other work and promotional garments that can all be fully customised by our experienced work team.
The Sugar Boy
23 Harbour Street, Whitstable
01227 282 202
www.sugarboy.co.uk
The Sugar Boy is a family-run business established in 1997. We sell all the best old-fashioned sweets around - in weigh out jars! Come and challenge us to find your favourite…
Taking the Plunge
26 High Street, Whitstable
01227 264 678
www.takingtheplunge.biz
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 Clothes Horse
39-40 Harbour Street, Whitstable
01227 278 248
www.thewhitingpost.com
The Clothes Horse offers the unique Whitstable shopping experience. We specialise in beautiful vintage-inspired Danish clothing, including Noa Noa - for adults and kids - quirky jewellery and gorgeous Scandinavian homeware.
White Stuff
11 Harbour Street, Whitstable
01227 274 968
White Stuff is the fashion lifestyle brand specialising in prints (we have an in-house print designer), gorgeous knitwear, unique jewellery and vintage leather bags. Established in 1985 – the brand sells men’s and women’s clothing and accessories.
Whitstable Framing
9 Oxford Street, Whitstable
01227 272 333
Whitstable Framing offers a complete picture-framing service. Mount cutting, repairs, cleaning and fixtures. Incorporating the View, Whitstable’s smallest picture gallery. To hire, call Andy on 01227 272 333.
Whitstable Harbour Village
The South Quay, The Harbour, Whitstable
01227 262 433
www.whitstableharbourvillage.co.uk
A vibrant and authentic local shopping experience, with more than 20 independent local artists, craftspeople and traders, operating from timber fishermen’s huts in the heart of beautiful Whitstable harbour.
All of these businesses are Festival Friends. This means that as well as offering great value, service and products, they have also given financial support to this important community event. Every penny raised through the Festival’s Friends and Sponsor scheme is used to underwrite a festival event, making sure the festival can be enjoyed by as many as possible. Please return this favour by looking out for the Festival Friends signs displayed by Whitstable businesses, and giving them your support.
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