insideKENT Magazine Issue 32 - November 2014 | Page 138

CHRISTMAS

Bluewater

Arty Crafty Gift Shop, 119 High Street, Sheerness ME12 1UD

So where are the best places to get your Christmas gifts
this year? Here are a few starting ideas for you:

www.facebook.com/artycraftygiftshop
Sheerness High Street is up and coming, and more and more small
businesses are finding that it is the place to be. The Arty Crafty Gift Shop
is a lovely little store that stocks, unsurprisingly, arts and crafts made not
only by thos e from the Isle of Sheppey but some who are further afield too.
Stained glass in the shape of a Dalek, children’s tutus decorated as favourite
film characters, ‘blinged up’ phone cases, beautifully designed ornaments
and so much more fill this small shop to the rafters.

Bluewater, Greenhithe DA9 9ST
www.bluewater.co.uk
Of course Kent’s biggest shopping centre (and the fourth largest in the UK)
has to feature in a list of Christmas shopping venues. With everything from
clothes to books to soaps to scents and a multitude of other ideas in its
300 plus stores, Bluewater could be your one-stop shop(ing centre) when
it comes to getting your gift buying all wrapped up. If you’re still not sure
what to get after walking around its 154,000sqm of sales floor then a
Bluewater gift card could be your answer, as it is valid in any of the shops
on site.

Dobbies, Rutherford Road, Eureka Leisure Park,
Ashford TN25 4BN
www.dobbies.com
Don’t let the fact that Dobbies is a garden centre put you off. Located just
outside Ashford and easily reachable from the M20, there is much more to
this place than plants. Although, if your loved ones are into their gardening,
you will certainly find them something perfect here. Aside from the garden
department there is a large gift area. Not only that, but you can even pick
up your Christmas lighting, decorations, and tree at the same time as finding
those spot-on presents.

Lady Butterworth’s, 2 Bank
Street, Sevenoaks TN13 1UW
www.ladybutterworths.co.uk
Situated right in the heart of
Sevenoaks town centre, Lady
Butterworth’s is a jewel in the crown
of the town’s shopping facilities.
Boasting gorgeous vintage jewellery
and crockery, fantastically individual
gift ideas, and photographic artwork
by the owner herself, you’ll be
welcomed as a customer and leave
as a friend.

Gibbet Oak Farm Shop, Appledore Road, Tenterden TN30 7DH
www.gibbetoak.co.uk
Not far from Tenterden, Gibbet Oak Farm Shop offers a variety of exciting,
enticing gift ideas including handpicked hampers, fruit bowls, and edible
gift sets. Everything is locally sourced (if not grown on site), and they will
even wrap your purchases for you too!

Cursley & Bond, 68 The Old High Street, Folkestone CT20 1RN
www.facebook.com/Cursley.Bond
For any hard-to-buy-for person on your gift list, Cursley & Bond is the
answer. Featuring high-end handcrafted jewellery, ceramics, glass, fine art,
lampshades, greeting cards, prints, jewellery for men, textiles, silverware
and much more, you’re sure to find something at this Folkestone gem.

Collins Bespoke, Units 8-10 Old Surrenden Manor,
Bethersden TN26 3DL
www.collinsbespoke.com
If you want to source some absolutely unique gifts for your friends and
loved ones, you might want to try Collins Bespoke in Bethersden. Each
item is hand carved, and is ideal for any budding chef. Knife blocks, chopping
boards, wine racks…just pop in for a chat and you could find yourself in
kitchen accessory heaven.

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