Shopping
The county plays host to the largest retail outlet in Europe
(Bluewater) and offers a wealth of local markets and
shopping districts, while the shops, fashion boutiques
and markets of northern France are only an hour away.

De Bradelei Wharf
Situated in DoverŐs historic
Wellington Dock, De Bradelei Wharf
offers cut-price designer goods
to shoppers every day of the week.
There are also homeware shops
and restaurants on-site.
Tel: 01773 882442
www.debradelei.com
Fremlin Walk
Built on the site of an old Kentish
brewery, this new shopping
development is ideal for seeking
out for the latest trends and luxury
brands. Located in Maidstone,
just off the M20, it boasts over
50 shops and 800 parking spaces.
Tel: 01622 356580
www.fremlinwalk.co.uk
Hempstead Valley
Hempstead Valley offers a wide
and varied selection of shops to
the Medway towns. It is just off
Junction 4 of the M2 and Gillingham
and Rochester stations are only
a ten minute drive away.
Tel: 01634 387 076
www.hempsteadvalley.co.uk
The Pantiles
This famous colonnaded walkway in
Tunbridge Wells is home to antique
shops and specialist small
boutiques, as well as the Pantiles
Shopping Arcade found in the old
Corn Exchange building.
www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Ashford Designer Outlet
A visually striking designer retail
outlet designed by Lord Rogers, who
designed the Millennium Dome, can
be reached by shuttle bus from
Ashford International station or by
following the signs to International
Station and designer outlet off
Junction 10 of the M20.
Tel: 020 7535 2300
www.ashforddesigneroutlet.com
Bluewater
EuropeŐs largest retail and leisure
complex has over 300 shops,
numerous restaurants and excellent
facilities catering for disabled
visitors and qualified child care
services for those with children.
The triangular shape of the centre
makes shopping easy, with a
department store at each corner.
Bluewater is a mile from the M25
and the A2/M2 Junction, there is
free parking for 13,000 cars and
a walk-on shuttle bus service from
Bluewater-Greenhithe station for
those travelling by rail.
Tel: 0870 777 0252
www.bluewater.co.uk
Canterbury
Meander CanterburyŐs medieval
streets to specialist emporia and
art galleries as well as the 100-
plus famous name stores in
Whitefriars quarter.
www.visitcanterbury.co.uk