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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING GUIDE CONT .
ROCK PAPER SCISSORS
PLATFORM SHOP & GALLERY BLUEWATER SHOPPING CENTRE
The city also has a wealth of shops that support small sellers who pack a punch with their incredible creativity , quality and variety . If you are struggling to find the perfect thing for someone who is simply impossible to buy for , head to one of these three shops for endless inspiration . The Walrus & Oyster Emporium is the perfect place to shop for anyone who loves one-of-a-kind local wares and specialises in pretty much everything from fine bone china mugs , colourful prints and unique jewellery to cosy foot stools and skateboards ; truly something for everyone . Rock Paper Scissors is the place to head if you want to browse a carefully curated array of wonders that would satisfy even the pickiest of gift receivers . From eye-catching sculptures to locally written books and pampering care packages , this is the place to indulge your loved ones – and maybe even yourself .
Lastly , head up to Platform Shop & Gallery on St Dunstan ’ s Street where you will find an Aladdin ’ s cave brimming with everything you could ever want , all supplied by local indie makers and artists . There ' s impressive homeware and textiles for that person who just loves DIY and interiors , handmade jewellery and accessories that will make the fashion conscious jump for joy , and wonderful wellbeing kits that will have even the most stressed out person relaxing into a calm moment of reflection before too long .
Bluewater Shopping Centre
No ‘ Best of Kent Christmas Shopping Guide ’ would be complete without a mention of the retail juggernaut and one-stop-shop for all your shopping needs that is Bluewater . The sprawling shopping complex stretches for what seems like miles and contains shops that specialise in everything from luxury lingerie to the latest and greatest in tech for your nearest and dearest . This is a Christmas shopping location that should be on your radar whether Christmas shopping is a need to do or love to do .
If you ' re a fan , be sure to indulge yourself in a limitededition Christmas treat from one of the many food and drink stops while you wander . If Christmas shopping is your worst nightmare come to life , then you ’ re also in luck because the shopping centre is so big that you are almost guaranteed that everything you could ever want or need is going to be here , making it a done-in-one-day deal . Head to the finest toy store in the world , Hamleys to become a hit with the resident child in your life , or make your way to Daisy ’ s Dog Empawrium where their tasty treats and tantalising toys will keep tails wagging happily on the big day . Make a stop in Pandora for personalised jewellery that will be treasured for a lifetime , or pop into The White Company for timeless homeware that will delight long after Father Christmas has been and gone .
Folkestone
Next , safely harness Rudolph and head west to the coastal town of Folkestone . The winding streets , colourful buildings and salty sea air make this the perfect location for a spot of Christmas shopping . Enjoy the Christmas lights overhead as you wander down to Folkestone ’ s Harbour Arm where the first ever festive marketplace will be held on weekends between Saturday 27th November and Friday 24th December – perfect for early birds and last minute panic buyers alike . Bespoke-built huts will line the harbour arm providing oodles of fun , food and entertainment , not to mention some top-notch shopping . Just some of the goods on offer will include fashion – Christmas themed and otherwise – handmade jewellery , ceramics , crafting kits and small keepsakes ; all perfect to fill those stockings on Christmas Eve night .
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