10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Kent That You Shouldn't Miss

December 28, 2021 Vivienne Hutton

Discover the best top things to do in Kent, United Kingdom including Junk Deluxe, Canterbury Glass Art, Fudge Kitchen, Arrowsmiths, Aylesford Pottery, Jeremy's Home Store, Alpaca Annie, Queen Bee Home, Canterbury Jewellers and Pawnbrokers, Hiraeth Creative.
Restaurants in Kent

1. Junk Deluxe

The Old Ice Works Bath Place Bath Place, Margate CT9 2BN England +44 7963 892041 [email protected] http://www.junkdeluxe.co.uk
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Junk Deluxe

Junk Deluxe are a double act, Benjamin, who has a particular penchant for anything industrial, metal, and modernist, and Hayley, who has an eye for off the wall, quirky items, that your Gran definitely never owned. Based in Margate, Kent, Junk Deluxe focuses on affordable modern design. Specialising in furniture and lighting, they stock items from the modernist 1930's, right up to the exuberant, quality conscious 1980s, and anywhere excellent in between.Junk Deluxe is deeply hidden within another shop, on a residential street, so it's best to come prepared with a map. Upon finding the shop, customers are usually surprised to discover a shop not filled with the usual mid century design cliches, but an array of unique and novel items that they have probably never seen before, and are unlikely to see again.

2. Canterbury Glass Art

56 Palace Street, Canterbury CT1 2DY England +44 7847 462622 http://Www.minsterglassstudio.com
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5.0 based on 41 reviews

Canterbury Glass Art

Canterbury Glass Art is a gallery and workshop for Minster Glass Studio. Watch as we create glass figurines and Jewellery as you browse the bright and spacious gallery. All the items are made by us in the UK. Groups are welcome.Wheelchair accessible Free demonstrationsEnglish, Spanish and Japanese spoken.

3. Fudge Kitchen

16 Sun Street, Canterbury CT1 2HX England +44 1227 479399 http://www.fudgekitchen.co.uk/en/shops/canterbury-fudge-kitchen-shop
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5.0 based on 75 reviews

Fudge Kitchen

Watch fresh whipping cream fudge made in store to an authentic 1800's recipe using original hand craft methods and try a free sample hot off the marble slab. Vegetarian and dairy intolerant/vegan friendly flavours available.

Reviewed By SuzanneNorwich - Norwich, United Kingdom

This is the best fudge I have ever eaten! Soft and gooey inside. I bought the salted caramel - amazing. The owners are very friendly and give great recommendations of flavours. Wish I lived closer!

4. Arrowsmiths

2 Charlotte Street, Broadstairs CT10 1LR England +44 1843 865291 http://www.broadstairschamber.org.uk/member.php?id=54
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Arrowsmiths

Reviewed By ViewFromTheHill65 - Broadstairs, United Kingdom

I remember this shop from many years ago when it was still a chemist and always loved the old medicine drawers that line the back wall. It’s lovely that the character of the original shop has been retained and they are still there. Arrowsmiths started as a small quirky gift shop and over the years has grown into a truly unique style of gift shop. You can sometimes pick up a cheaper little bargain but on the whole it’s not what most would call cheap. I am a firm believer that you do get what you pay for and it’s evident here. I live in Broadstairs and have been shopping at Arrowsmiths for years, often going in just to wander and “oo that’s lovely” at the gifts; but usually coming out with something! The staff that run the shop are lovely, so helpful and chatty which I find really nice. They’ve worked hard to become the amazing place it is and long may they do well in Broadstairs.

5. Aylesford Pottery

The Friars, Aylesford ME20 7BX England +44 1622 790796 http://www.aylesfordpottery.co.uk/shop/
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Aylesford Pottery

6. Jeremy's Home Store

26-28 Monson Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 1ND England +44 1892 525976 [email protected] http://www.jeremyshomestore.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Jeremy's Home Store

Jeremy's aim is to stock a wide range of essential, practical and fun products at affordable prices. Jeremy's Home Store was established in 1996 by Jeremy Waller with the help of his business partner and wife, Clare. Together they have created an 'Aladdin's Cave' of home-ware products, injecting a magical appeal in to those everyday essentials. Their aim has always been to provide their customers with essential, practical and fun products at affordable prices. Although only a small shop, Jeremy's quickly grew in popularity and reputation, so that in 2002 it underwent an extension to accommodate the growing need for its fantastic products. Then at the end of 2012 the shop doubled in size, taking over the vacant premise next door. This enabled a more diverse selection of gadgets and gizmos to be stocked and saw the shop turn into the 'crammed to the rafters' wonderland that it is today. Through out the years Jeremy's has managed to retain that traditional, rustic feel, providing its customers with a unique shopping experience. This is owed in part to the family atmosphere Jeremy's evokes, upheld by its loyal, friendly, knowledgable staff, many of which have been there years. No longer Tunbridge Wells' best kept secret, Jeremy's has decided to branch out on to the world wide web. Fulfilling the desire to bring their loyal customers, many of who travel from all over the UK to see us, the products that they want, from the comfort of their own homes. We stock everything from tin openers, to Emma Bridgewater tins. If you can't find what you are looking for in store or online then please contact us and we will be happy to help you track down any elusive items!

Reviewed By messy-drawer

A wonderful eclectic choice of gifts for all ages, (shopped online during lockdown) excellent, prompt service with plastic free wrapping, loved the little gesture of a tube of love hearts too.

7. Alpaca Annie

Haguelands Farm, Burmarsh TN29 0JR England +44 1303 870527 [email protected] http://www.alpacaannie.com/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 193 reviews

Alpaca Annie

Reviewed By Shedend26 - Canterbury, United Kingdom

The cafe "Fennel" here is a lovely independant clean bright place, with plenty of seating indoors and outdoors if the weather permits. Serving a variety of freshly baked homemade cakes, cheese and apple chutney scones (delicious), freshly made soup and other dishes, Coffees, tea and a refreshing mint drink, a fresh mint sprig in hot water with clear honey to taste, very refreshing and healthy too, this is a little known charming place you must visit for a drink and a bite to eat after an alpaca trek, or just to eat a lovely place.

8. Queen Bee Home

12 Mercery Lane, Canterbury CT1 2JJ England +44 1227 471025 [email protected] http://www.queenbeehome.co.uk
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Queen Bee Home

Independent coffee shop and interior accessories , furniture & gift shop. English, French & Scadi interior accessories to compliment any home

Reviewed By dee2018265 - Canterbury, United Kingdom

I found this tiny shop and cafe by sheer accident. The shop is filled with intricate things and the cafe offers delicious cakes, hot chocolate, nice teas, etc. There is a little garden at the back with three tables and further tables upstairs. The staff is super friendly!!! I would most definitely recommend this cafe; it is now my favourite place to unwind.

9. Canterbury Jewellers and Pawnbrokers

56 St. Peters Street, Canterbury CT1 2BE England +44 1227 458933 [email protected] http://www.thepawnbrokers.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 44 reviews

Canterbury Jewellers and Pawnbrokers

Situated in the heart of Canterbury we are a friendly family run business and have been an established pawnbrokers for over twenty years. Our staff are professional in all aspects of thier work, approachable and most importantly discreet because your business is our business but nobody else's. Pre-owned watches and jewellery are our speciality.

Reviewed By 1971-adrianw

Kim and her team were amazing, professional , yet friendly and kind. Their knowledge of jewelry is unbeatable, I can recommend using their service 100%. I was pleased to find out that Kim will be offering an outreach service, which I will be using. This will also be great news for those with mobility issues who can't access the community :)

10. Hiraeth Creative

59 The Old High Street, Folkestone CT20 1RN England +44 1303 475015 [email protected] http://www.hiraethcreative.com
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Hiraeth Creative

Reviewed By davewF735PC - Folkestone, United Kingdom

This was a birthday treat for my wife that unfortunately got postponed due to the pandemic. There was a bit of a mix up (mostly my fault) with the rearranged appointment. They were very accommodating in fitting us in when it suited us. The silversmith intro course was great fun. Leah was very knowledgable and informative. She explained what we did very clearly and we learnt a lot about the background to the silversmith craft. We had a great time and I would wholeheartedly recommend this experience.

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