Browsing local shops within 5 miles of The Loft at Acorns

3 Palace Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DY, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 639086, www.lilfordgallery.com

Fine art gallery showing contemporary fine art from National and International Artists.

25 Burgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2HA, (5 miles, 8kms), www.cathedral-enterprises.co.uk

From pilgrim's badges to beautiful, quality gifts, books and CD's, the Cathedral shop offers a wide range of high quality products, ethically and often locally produced.

22 St Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2BQ, (5 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01227 453267, Email, www.canterbury.ac.uk/sidney-cooper

The Sidney Cooper Gallery is a contemporary art gallery that puts on around ten exhibitions per year. It is part of Canterbury Christ Church University. It's programme includes artists of repute - locally, nationally and internationally.

5 Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DB, (3 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01227 276998, Email, www.canterbury-museums.co.uk

Dive into maritime history and explore the town. The fascinating displays give townspeople and visitors an idea of why Whitstable is here and how it has changed over the years.

6 - 7 Beer Cart Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2NY, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 453912, Email, www.chaucer-bookshop.co.uk

The Chaucer Bookshop, established in 1956, occupies a beautiful 18c building inside the City walls. Originally 2 houses, it has 3 bow windows, 3 floors and books overflowing the shelves.

Canterbury, CT1 2TF, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 826760, Email, www.whitefriars-canterbury.co.uk

Whitefriars is Canterbury's award-winning shopping district, with over 70 of the country's leading fashion and lifestyle retailers located in a pleasant, open environment in the heart of the city.

76 Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2QD, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 766616, Email, www.lilfordframing.com

Lilford Framing provide a complete framing service, our friendly and helpful staff have over 30 years of experience.

Speciality: Framing

34 Harbour Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AJ, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01227 770060, Email

The Whitstable Shop (part of Whitstable Improvement Trust) sells a large variety of local books, cards, unusual gifts and many locally made items. It also provides tourist information for Kent.

25-34 Roper Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7EL, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01227 766655, www.roperplace.co.uk

Canterbury's Interior Design Quarter. Walking distance of Westgate Towers - free parking - offering a tremendous choice, design and value for your home.

7 High Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AP, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01227 277 171

23 Harbour Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AH, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01227 282 202

62 Harbour Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AG, (4 miles, 6kms)

Unit 5-6 Whitefriars Centre, Canterbury, CT1 2TA, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 817 600

11 Longmarket, Burgate, Canterbury, CT1 2RE, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 766 872

26 High Street, Whitstable, CT5 1BQ, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01227 264 678

28a Harbour Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AG, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01227 274 507

Unit 26/ 27, Whitefriars Shopping Centre, Canterbury, CT1 2TD, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 472 673

20 High Street, Whitstable, CT5 1BQ, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01227 280 998