CHRISTMAS
THE SEASON TO SHOP ‘ TILL YOU DROP
SANTA MAY BE HOLED UP IN HIS WORKSHOP RIGHT NOW MAKING ALL OUR PRESENTS READY TO DELIVER ON CHRISTMAS EVE , BUT HE CAN ’ T DO ALL THE WORK ... WITH COVID-19 NOW BACK IN FULL SWING IT WOULD BE SO EASY TO SIT BACK ON OUR SOFAS AND SIMPLY SURF THE USUAL BORING SITES , BUT IS THERE REALLY ANYTHING BETTER THAN GETTING DOLLED UP IN SOME COSY LAYERS AND HEADING OUT TO DO SOME FESTIVE SHOPPING WITH TWINKLING LIGHTS OVERHEAD AND A HOT CHOCOLATE IN HAND ? WE THINK NOT - ESPECIALLY WHEN WE ARE SUPPORTING KENT ’ S INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES AND LOCAL MARKETS , HIGH STREETS AND SHOPPING CENTRES !
ASHFORD DESIGNER OUTLET
Providing we follow the guidelines and keep each other safe there is nothing stopping us from heading out and exploring some local , home-grown shopping . Whether it be gigantic shopping centres practically spewing gifts from every shop entrance , or small Christmas markets filled with unique , hand-made pieces bursting with character and personality , there are so many amazing places to shop this Christmas . With so much niche variety , you can always count on finding that perfect present . You might even be persuaded to buy yourself something you never even knew you needed - that ’ s the way it usually goes , right ? So to find the most exquisite gift proprietors in all of Kent , keep your eyes trained right here ...
Of course this list wouldn ’ t be complete without a trip to the famous Ashford Designer Outlet . This is the home of luxury in Kent and the space is filled with nothing but designer brands from store floor to store ceiling . With eighty-five stores and fourteen glorious restaurants , this is not just shopping , this is an experience for the senses . The smell of gorgeous garments and delicious delicacies will follow you from shop to shop as you caress and leisurely drink in the sight of exclusive apparel . When tired , simply stop for a warm drink , savour that fuzzy feeling as it warms you through , and relish the sound of happy chatter as loved ones are reunited in the spirit of festive shopping . The acclaimed designers range from Armani to Kate Spade , to more luxury high street brands like Jack Wills and Dr Martens so there really is something for all tastes . There is even entire stores dedicated to Haribo and Lindt - sugar rush here we come ! The Outlet is open 10am - 8pm Monday to Friday , 9am - 8pm Saturdays , and 10am - 6pm on Sundays , giving you all the time in the world to take a leisurely stroll , taking in the sights and sounds before making your purchases without a care in the world . www . mcarthurglen . com / outlets / en / uk / designer-outlet-ashford
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