CHRISTMASINKENT
THE 2021 BEST OF KENT CHRISTMAS SHOPPING GUIDE
CHRISTMAS IS COMING AND SANTA ’ S ON HIS WAY , WHICH CAN ONLY MEAN ONE THING : WE ’ RE ALL CURRENTLY RUNNING AROUND LIKE HEADLESS CHICKENS TRYING TO SEARCH OUT THE VERY BEST STOCKING FILLERS AND PRESENTS . FINDING PERFECT GIFTS FOR OUR LOVED ONES CAN BE ONE OF THE MOST STRESSFUL ASPECTS OF THE FESTIVE SEASON , SO WE ’ VE DECIDED TO TAKE SOME PRESSURE OFF YOUR SHOULDERS BY PROVIDING YOU WITH THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO KENT CHRISTMAS SHOPPING . IT IS THE SEASON OF GIVING AFTER ALL . FROM CLASSIC CHRISTMAS MARKETS WHERE YOU CAN GRAB A HOT CHOCOLATE UNDER A CANOPY OF SPARKLING LIGHTS WHILE YOU BROWSE , TO THE BIGGEST AND BEST SHOPPING CENTRES AROUND ( HELLO DESIGNER OUTLETS ) TO UNIQUE INDIE SHOPS THAT WILL HAVE YOU OOHING AND AHHING AT ALL THE UNIQUE PRODUCTS THEY HAVE ON OFFER ; WHETHER YOU ' RE LOOKING TO BUY FOR LITTLE PEOPLE , OLDER KIDS AND ADULTS , FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS OR ANYONE IN BETWEEN , WE ’ VE GOT YOU COVERED THIS FESTIVE SEASON .
DOG STORE
THE GOODS SHED
Canterbury
Firstly , come with us on Santa ' s sleigh to the ancient city of Canterbury where the winding streets offer an overload of opulent luxury . Your first stop for all Christmas shopping needs should without a doubt be the legendary Christmas market , where you ’ ll find over 95 incredible traders ready to make your Christmas shopping experience complete . Open from November 12th right up until Christmas Eve , you ’ ll have plenty of time to peruse unique wares to your heart ' s content – and until your shopping bags are full . This is the place to find pretty much everything you could ever want , from stocking stuffers to presents that create the perfect ‘ wow ’ moment . Handmade jewellery , toys , original artwork , vintage clothes and all the festive confectionery you could ever want , are just some of the items that will be on offer in the market this year .
After you ’ ve warmed yourself with some mulled wine , gobbled down a few German brätwurst sausages and browsed the market until your wallet is feeling significantly lighter than before , make your way through the winding streets to discover some of the independent hidden gems that the city has to offer .
Head to Wrapped !, an independent gift shop that will make all your Christmas stationery dreams come true , with the added bonus of some seriously cute stocking fillers to pick up as well – talk about efficient shopping . For gifts that will delight and amuse your furry friends head down to Sun Street ’ s Dog Store where owner Jenell can help you pick out your pup ’ s new favourite toy , treat or fashionable statement accessory . If you ’ re looking to buy for the resident foodie in your life , then why not consider putting a gourmet hamper together filled with delicious delights including local artisanal cheese , chutney and crackers from The Cheese Shop Canterbury , local cured meats from Patriana at The Goods Shed , a selection of curiously spiced spirits from local institution The Foundry Brew Pub , and some freshly made chocolate truffles from the expert chocolate makers at Madame Oiseau on Borough .
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