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The shops listed below were part of the pilot Shop Local Scheme that took place between 2009-2010. The pilot scheme has come to an end but we still want to promote the wonderful businesses on offer in Broadstairs for the avid shopper. Visit trendy gift shops, specialist jewellers or designer clothes shops to see what you can find. From Doll’s houses, fish tanks to cafes – so many popular shops have joined Shop Local First in Broadstairs and are waiting for you to visit them:
Family restaurant established in 1972 serving traditional food
43 Albion Street
Call 01843 862559
Fantastic gifts for the home, friends and family. Lovely cards, gift wrap, jewellery and some really quirky finds - well worth a visit! They have just started a picture and photo framing service too!
158 High Street (right at the top of Charlton Avenue)
http://www.bay158.co.uk/ or call 01843 860 688
This huge shop has carpets, sofas, chairs, tables (all shapes and sizes), lovely gifts and Christmas decorations. It's filled to the brim with things for the home to suit all tastes and budget.
5 York Street
http://www.blackburnsofbroadstairs.co.uk/ or call 01843 862030
Offers a wide range of legal services from Will making, family law and all the different legal representative you would ever need.
99 High Street
http://www.boysandmaughan.co.uk/ or call 01843 868861
This quaint little shop is a treasure trove filled with all sorts of products to make you look and feel better all made with expert knowledge from their qualified herbalist. They also provide a wide range of treatments from Hopi Ear candling, allergy testing and Iris photos.
2 Harbour Street (on the way down to Viking Bay)
Shop local offer is: 10% off all Neals Yard Remedies products
http://www.herbalapothecary.co.uk/ or call 01843 863096
Looking for a collectable or an unusual souvenir of Broadstairs then visit Bumbles Antiques, they have a wide range of antiques and collectables including Royal Doulton, Wedgewood, Hummel, Caithness paperweights, Beatrix Potter, and much much more.
11A Albion Street
Call 01843 866351
This family run and very friendly run cafe is very stylish and does lovely coffee, cakes, hot panini, salads, soups and other tasty delights. Relax, enjoy and indulge!
59 High Street
http://www.cafebello.co.uk/ call 01843 600600
This cafe provides an array of dishes to eat in take away or even have delivered to your home or office. From hot main meals, to light snacks, quick coffee to yummy cakes - make sure you try them out.
148-150 High Street
Call 01843 868089
Your ideal look is just a snip away if you visit this charming little unisex hairdressers on Broadstairs High Street. Open to both men and women - just make sure you bring your hair with you!
52c High Street
Call 01843 861721
Visit this shop to see the wide range of artistic materials including wool, art and craft materials. They also have a range of stationery available.
41 High Street
Call 01843 603007
This tiny but sparkling shop has a wide range of beautiful Jewellery from rings, watches, earrings and more. New or old - there is a wide range of styles, choice and prices to suit all budgets.
60 High Street
Call 01843 863616
I challenge you to find another shop with as many different cards and presents under one roof anywhere else in Thanet! If it's a card or gift you are after, this is the place to go. All types of cards too from Nanny, twins to 100th birthdays.
65-67 High Street
http://www.expressionsgift.co.uk/ or call 01843 601620
Beautiful flowers, plants, gardenware and gifts from small hand tied bouquets to flowers for your wedding or anniversary. Lots of choice from exotic to traditional flowers and plants . Choose what you need to suit your budget. Special offer - Get your wedding flowers from Flowers by SP and the Bride's bouquet is free!
5 The Broadway (just off the traffic lights off the Broadway)
http://www.flowersbysp.co.uk/ or call 01843 860003
The new children’s indoor play and activity centre, providing quality play for children ages 0-8. Loads of different activities, including toddler group; creche; parties; Milos Entertainment. Well worth a visit!
Methodist Church, York Street
http://www.helterskelterplaycentres.com/ or visit their Facebook Page Helter Skelter Broadstairs
Call 01843 600140
Cold meats, cheeses and pork pies from the deli counter or get your Sunday roast and your weekly shop from their butcher counter. Lots of choice, often locally sought with free range and organic options too. They do delivery and take orders for Christmas!
1 High Street
http://www.rooksonline.co.uk/ or call 01843 862813
From Tax, accounts, pay roll, Inland Revenue investigations - expert help and advice are on offer for personal to business clients.
84 High Street
http://www.kempsaccounting.co.uk/ or call 01843 861188
Selling your home or looking for one? This friendly company have lots of expert staff to help make this stressful time easier.
106 High Street
http://www.lovett.co.uk/ or call 01843 861455
If you need a stylist hair cut in a hurry, this is the place to go. Ideal for men of all ages who need their barnet sorting! Appointments or simply pop in and go...
91 High Street
Call 01843 865230
Mirrors, giftware, stylish furniture plus much much more! This shop is packed with beautiful and much needed items for the home.
1 Dundonald Road (top off York Street, off the High Street)
Call 01843 600053.
Owler's Nook for selected giftware & exclusive natural health & beauty products, is packed with beautiful and unique mystical and special celebratory giftware. Tuesday to Sunday.
42 Albion Street
Visit: http://www.owlersnook.co.uk/ or Call 01843 862130.
Yes you can tell from the name that you can eat your way around the world - perhaps not in one sitting but this lovely restaurant has dishes from all continents which means you can be sure to find food you'll love. From American, European to Asian.
19-21 Albion Street (follow the high street down and round)
http://www.phileasfoggs.co.uk/ or call 01843 866500
Serene Hair & Beauty is a full service salon designed to appeal to both men and women of all ages who like to look and feel great.
88 High Street
Visit http://www.serenesalon.co.uk/ or call 01843 861823
Under new management - Everything you could ever need for your doll's house - ideal for avid collectors or for doll's house lover. A variety of different styles of houses and you will also find everything you need to furnish and make it a real home (for dolls). You could spend hours in this shop looking at the tiny and detailed furniture, household items and dolls!
9 York Street (just off Charlotte street, off the High street)
Call 01843 448055
If you love sweets, you'll love this shop. From the traditional to the more modern sweets you can buy the old fashioned sweets in a paper bag, posh fudge, drinks - perfect for those with a sweet tooth!
33 High Street
Call 01843 871000
Beautiful jewellery made with handmade beads, charms and semi-precious stones. Custom made or off the shelf jewellery to suit any style, taste and budget. A perfect place to get a gift for the lady you love.
3 Eldon Place (this tiny row of shops is above Viking Bay along the prom) Now in Margate Old Town.
Call 07810 058086
Limited edition prints, oil painting, drawings and pictures, picture framing and restoration. Lovely works of art and photographs including local artists and scenes.
10 Charlotte Street
http://www.broadstairsgallery.com/ or call 01843 865849
Hand made cakes are a speciality at this shop. Wedding Cakes, Birthday Cakes all made by hand for your special event.
15 High Street
Call 01843 865974
Art large or small, local works of art, hand made cards to popular scenes - this quaint gallery is also artist owned so they offer lots of expert help and advice to the budding or professional artist.
1&2 Units, Eldon Place (this tiny row of shops is above Viking Bay along the prom)
Call 01843 600611
Lovely smoothies, juices, hot drinks and yummy cakes, soups and snacks - ideal place to warm up after a winter walk along the beach. Ask for their delish hot chocolate with marshmallows and their rocky road - yummy!
Kiosk 4, Eldon Place (this tiny row of shops is above Viking Bay along the prom)
http://www.smoothieboat.co.uk/ or call 0797 574 2117
Sci Fi, fantasy and warhammer - if you love Doctor Who, Star Wars, or anything cool and quirky - this shop is filled to the brim with a fantasy world waiting to happen.
7 High Street
http://www.timeandspacedirect.com/ or call 01843 866006
This new hairdressers has lots of highly trained stylists who can work wonders on your hair. From a cut and blow dry, colour or a completely new style - whatever your taste or style, be sure to give Toffs and Tarts a go.
48-50 Albion Street (opposite the Dolphin pub)
Call 01843 601471
This inviting boutique houses a wonderful range of ladies fashion – from evening wear to mother-of-the-bride through to casual lines, shoes and accessories. Ideal for any stylist lady from size 6 to 22 and their tummy tuck jeans are a season must!
3 Charlotte Street (just off the high street by Rooks)
http://www.vassoullamichael.co.uk/ or call 01843 603913
Every type of magazine or newspaper you could possibly want as well as all the usual must haves for a corner shop from milk, beer to bacon for that well needed breakfast.
4 Nelson Place (just off Crow Hill or Stone Road)
Call 01843 869368
From marine to tropical fish and all the accessories you could ever need to make your new fish feel at home. Pop in and have a wonder and be calmed by the beautiful fish and wonderful colours!
63 High Street
Call 01843 862477
Fully equipped yoga studio, with fully qualified and insured teachers, teaching yoga classes - beginners, improvers and advanced, Hatha Yoga, children's yoga, family yoga, yoga in pregnancy, post natal and baby yoga. Classes available during the day, mornings, afternoon and evenings.
20 The Broadway
call 01843 864532
This beautiful and interesting children's business is a fave for parents and parents to be. Everything you could possible need for your growing children and baby. Wooden toys, quality clothes, gifts and fun gadgets which help to make parenting easier!
This business is only available online
http://www.ziggypickleskids.com/ or call 01843 861662
This friendly local business offers an unusual and eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary items for the home, including items of furniture, lighting, artwork, mirrors, glass and tableware, linens, soft furnishings and accessories.
Available online only
http://www.foundhomestore.co.uk/ or call 0776 588 0780
01843 577178
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