The Isle of Thanet is dotted with small independent businesses many with online shops for you to browse for that perfect gift .#ShopLocal
The Isle of Thanet is dotted with small independent businesses offering everything from stunning artisan jewellery and handmade cards and gifts to photos and prints of our spectacular coastline, retro clothing and contemporary housewares. Perfect to buy as presents or as a personal treat.
Listed below are stores with online shops, so you can have a virtual browse and shop at a time to suit you or plan your purchase before visiting. Don't forget many of our local creatives have their own online shops.
Albion Stores
A boutique shop in Margate Old Town selling contemporary clothes and shoes for men and women, and a selection of fine jewellery and accessories.
www.albionstores.co.uk
Aarven
Ethical jewellery, homewares and accessories, handmade to fair trade standards by small artisan producers.
www.aarven.com
Bounty
Handmade jewellery by Lydia Woodpower, inspired by nature and the sea.
www.lydiawoodpower.com
The Eclectic Art Gallery
Contemporary and affordable art - original paintings, photography, mixed media, ceramics and jewellery, and prints, cards and calendars - by local artists
https://shorelinepartners.co.uk/shop-home/
Haeckels
Natural ecological seaweed skincare and wild fragrance from Margate's coastline
https://haeckels.co.uk/shop/
Handsome Freaks
Selling retro apparel with a streetwear edge, Handsome Freaks is your go-to for denim jackets, logo laden T-shirts and sweatshirts
www.depop.com/handsomefreaks/
Junk Deluxe
Affordable modern design, from the modernist 1930s to the exuberant 1980s
https://junkdeluxe.co.uk
Kate and George by the Sea
Selling women's clothing, accessories, jewellery, objets and design-led gifts
www.kateandgeorge.website
Lovelys
Extensive range of art materials, unique cards and gifts makes Lovelys the perfect place to immerse yourself in art online. Click and collect service available
www.lovelysgallery.co.uk
Madam Popoff Vintage
Lovingly hand-picked vintage clothes, shoes and accessories from the 1920s to the 1990s from designers like Ossie Clark, Yuki, Hardy Amies and lots more
https://madampopoff.myshopify.com/
The Margate Bookshop
Their online shop has hundreds of titles to browse, and access to millions more so if it’s not on their website, they’re happy to order books in for delivery or for collection.
www.themargatebookshop.com
Margaux
A personal collection of cute lifestyle items and classy clothing
www.margauxhome.co.uk
Palm Bay Skates
Goods handmade in their Margate workshop using natural organic fibres and hand-dyed, embroidered and manufactured on demand. All raw materials sourced in the UK.
https://palmbayskates.com
Papillon Interiors
Inspiring design-led furniture and home accessories. Authorised stockist of original Fatboys, Vitra, Alessi, Stelton and Magis.
www.papilloninteriors.co.uk
Rat Race
Classic British Clothier - Rat Race is where Margate's young heart beats. Official stockist: Dr. Marten, Ikon, Ben Sherman, Brutus, Gabicci, Merc, Penguin, Tootal, Trojan, Ska & Soul, Art Gallery, Lambretta, Solovair.
https://ratracemargate.co.uk
Ruskin de la Mer
Beach essentials & beachwear for all the family, all at very reasonable prices. Also gifts, shells, and shell chandeliers. https://Facebook.com/RuskinDeLaMer/
Shell Grotto
Get your shell fix with homewares, jewellery, kids, stationery and more items in this growing online shop
www.shellgrotto.co.uk/shop
Skate Pharm
Stockists of many brands including : Huf, Diamond, Dickies, DC, Quiet Life, Palace, Polar, Dickies, Volcom, Herschel Supply Co, Thrasher, Vans, Converse, Thunder, Lakai, New Balance Numeric, Powell Peralta, Girl, Chocolate, Brixton, Rebel 8, Emerica, Spitfire, Anti Hero, Mighty Healthy, Rip n Dip, The National, Death, Heroin, Creature, Consolidated, Bones, Witchcraft, Lovenskate, Welcome, All Timers, Yes Fam!, Stance and lots more!
https://skatepharm.co.uk
Turner Contemporary
Whilst you may not be able to visit the gallery, browse the online shop, where you'll find coastal tree decoration, eco-friendly gifts, books, posters and limited artworks
https://shop.turnercontemporary.org/
Werkhaus
A selection of modern utilitarian womenswear and accessories, both vintage and new.
www.werkhausmargate.com
Kent Coast Gallery
Browse and purchase high quality wall art, canvases and prints of the local area for your home or workplace
kentcoastgallery.com/home-2
Kent Talents Art Gallery
Hand painted porcelain, acrylic and watercolour paintings. Art classes and exhibitions.
www.kenttalents.co.uk
Kit Lifestyle
KIT Lifestyle offers a wide range of mens, ladies, children’s clothing and gifts
kitlifestyle.co.uk/
New Kent Art Gallery & Studio
Paintings, sculptures, crafts, ceramics, gifts and one-off pieces to admire and buy, bringing an individual touch of Kent to your home.
www.newkentart.com
Present Company
Quality gifts for all occasions including cards, jewellery, scented candles, angels pins, figurines and more.
www.presentcompany.com
Salt of the Earth
Sustainable coffee shop and lifestyle store. https://saltoftheearthbroadstairs.co.uk/
Sweet Yesterdays
Visit our online shop to browse a wide range of traditional and modern confectionery
www.sweetyesterdays.co.uk/shop/
Archive
A design led lifestyle store, with interesting and beautiful home-wares, gifts, books, stationary and accessories
www.archivehomestore.co.uk/shop
Gallery 98
Browse unique hand-crafted silver jewellery direct from the owner www.silverstonesjewellery.com
McGillan & Woodell
Beautiful cards, prints, jewellery & gifts.
www.mcgillanandwoodell.co.uk/shop-1
Moon Lane Children’s Books and Toys
In need of inspiration for that little person in your life? Browse an array of children’s books and toys, plus look out for live author events and book-readings on their Moon Lane TV channel.
www.moonlaneramsgate.com
Potters
Thinking of a room refresh?. Browse independent ceramics, textiles, gifts and houseplants, including Scandinavian brands, that may just fit the bill.
www.pottersramsgate.com
Ramsgate Brewery
Buy fresh cask beer in bag-in-boxes, as well as bottles, cans, and beer-related merchandise, direct from the brewery, delivered to your door in Thanet! Orders received before high-noon are delivered the same day, Monday to Saturday.
www.ramsgatebrewery.co.uk
Simply Danish
If you share a passion for Danish mid-century furniture and decorative items, you’ll love this selection of Holmegaard glass, Royal Copenhagen porcelain, Danish designer jewellery and teak & rosewood furniture.
www.simplydanish.co.uk/home
Turner-Rowe Art Centre and Gallery
Browse fused glass pieces, ceramics creations, artwork and more created by local artist Jo for that perfect gift or treat for yourself.
www.turnerroweartcentre.com
Vinyl Head Record Shop
Whatever your music genre, get your fix browsing online www.discogs.com/seller/vinyl.head.kent/profile
York Street Flowers
Cheer up someone special, including yourself with a delivery of fabulous flowers!
www.ramsgateflorist.co.uk
Birchington Framing Centre
It's not just about framing. From greeting cards, to jewellery and children’s gifts waiting to be purchased
www.birchingtonframing.co.uk
Little Brown Fair Cake
Offering a large selection of freshly baked cakes, coffee and selection of official merchandise from Harry Potter, Stranger Things and more. www.littlebrownfairycake.co.uk
Westgate Galleria
Unique handmade arts and crafts, gifts, cards and calendars, by local artists, makers and creatives
https://shorelinepartners.co.uk/shop-home/