Browsing local shops within 5 miles of The Loft at Acorns

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

South Quay, The Harbour, Whitstable, CT5 1AB, (4 miles, 6kms)

Set on the harbour, the Whitstable Fish Market has anything you can imagine to do with fish.

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

The South Quay, Whitstable Harbour, Harbour Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AB, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01227 262 433

43 St. Peters Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2BG, (5 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01227 464788

14 The Borough, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DR, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 470373

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

13 Orange Street, Canterbury, CT1 2JA, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 379777

61 Harbour Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AG, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01227 261 631

30 Harbour Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AH, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01227 276 779

60 Harbour Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AG, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01227 273 711

Unit 14, Gravel Walk, Whitefriars, Canterbury, CT1 2SN, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 769 122

8 Harbour Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AG, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01227 277 773

2 St George's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2SR, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 459 760

47 Harbour Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AH, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01227 277 044

63 Burgate, Canterbury, CT1 2HJ, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 786 798

Speciality: Thailand

35 Rose Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2SJ, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 456 789

14 Harbour Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AQ, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01227 770 000