insideKENT Magazine Issue 68 - November 2017 | Page 76

CHRISTMAS
Christmas Shopping IN KENT cont.
Westwood Cross, Broadstairs Tenterden
There are over 50 different shops, restaurants and
entertainment venues to discover at Thanet’s
Westwood Cross shopping centre. The centre is open
until 7.30pm each night, giving you ample time to
browse for bargains. And you can even buy gift
voucher cards, so your friends and family can enjoy
shopping for their own gift in the sales. For truly unique and unusual shopping, visit Tenterden.
Tenterden’s High Street boasts a wide range of
independent stores where you can pick up
compellingly different items to give as thoughtful gifts
that are sure to be well received. On Fridays, there is
the addition of two markets to make buying that perfect
gift even easier.
https://westwoodx.co.uk www.tenterdentown.co.uk/index.php/business/retail-
and-shopping
Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells
The shops at Royal Victoria Place took three years to
build, but it was worth the wait, being opened by Diana,
Princess of Wales, in October 1992. A three-floor
Fenwick’s, a two-floor Marks and Spencer and a two-
floor Boots, plus over 100 other stores of all varieties
make up this impressive and welcoming shopping
centre in the heart of Tunbridge Wells.
http://royalvictoriaplace.com
Whitstable
Harbour Street in Whitstable is known for its charm
and individual shops. Even if you’re not in the market
to buy something, simply walking along the street and
window shopping is always a joy. If you do want to
buy something but don’t know what you want, you’re
sure to spot something that’s just right as you make
your way past the gorgeous displays in buildings that
have barely changed over the last century or so.
www.seewhitstable.com/Harbour-Street.html
The Pantiles,
Tunbridge Wells
There aren’t many places that
offer the choice of store that
you will find in a shopping
centre along with the quaint
and quirky look of a high
street, but The Pantiles in
Tunbridge Wells has
managed it. There are over 70
owner-run shops in this area
of Tunbridge Wells, offering
the best in choice and gift
buying options. These are not
your average, run-of-the-mill
stores either, but independent,
interesting and specialist
shops that include art
galleries, cafes, jewellery,
cosmetic surgery, farm
produce and fashion.
http://thepantiles.com
KENT ADULT EDUCATION Gift Vouchers
With Christmas on the way, we are all looking for great gift ideas for our families, friends and
loved ones. Some of them are easy to buy for, while others will want to be surprised – which
is often where our hearts then sink as we ponder the difficulties of buying something special
that fits the bill.
Solve your Christmas gifting conundrums and surprise that special someone with a Kent Adult
Education gift voucher. They are superb gifts and give the opportunity to learn a new skill,
discover a true passion, meet new people and much more.
Gift vouchers can be used on courses starting in the New Year – choose from arts, craft, fitness,
languages and more. With courses starting at various times during the day, in the evenings
and at weekends, there is something for everyone. Find out more at
www.kentadulteducation.co.uk/gift-vouchers.
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