The ultimate guide to Christmas shopping in BPP
You may know Beckenham Place Park for the beautiful landscape, but did you know you can also buy all your Christmas gifts in the park?
The independent businesses and artists in the park cater to all personalities, lifestyles and ages: coffee lovers, foodies, art lovers or aspiring creatives, dog owners and their fur babies, the eco-conscious and that friend or family member who like to experience or learn something new. Don’t believe us? Read on for some gift ideas…
Experiences for children and adults
Make your own decorations with the wreath workshop and craft Christmas decorations using willow classes in Nor.
Give the gift of learning a new skill or make your own DIY gifts with KHY sewing school in the Mansion - vouchers are available to purchase here.
Give a Mushroom Foraging experience . You can visit Adi’s stall on Sunday 17th December to purchase all manner of fresh mushrooms and mushroom based produce.
Wild Swimming in BPP’s lake or other destinations – you can purchase a PTP Coaching gift voucher here.
For the Aesthete
Recent addition to the Homestead, Nor, opened up an abundance of highly curated gifts. They’ve kindly put together a sample list of gift ideas for different budgets. Nor also has an award-winning selection of greetings cards.
Find a unique piece of art or a commission from one of the resident artists in the Mansion. Attend an open studio day or contact the artist to make an appointment.
Have a special item reupholstered or buy unique handcrafted jewellery and homeware items from another Mansion resident, Upcycled Upholstery
Vintage collectors can visit Verso Vintage shop in the mansion (Weds to Fri 11-3, Sat & Sun 10-4). See also the market section below for a vintage market extravaganza
For the adventurer
PTP coaching have an online shop with everything from swimming attire to household must-haves as well as bits to help keep you warm this winter! Give the gift of eco this Christmas, as everything they source is from UK companies and environmentally friendly or Carbon neutral businesses.
For coffee lovers
The Homestead Café in the courtyard has gifts-a-plenty for the coffee lovers in your life… seasonal beans from the likes of Hard Lines, Mission, Squaremile & Sanctuary, 'brew at home' kits and reusable cups. Why not make a coffee-themed hamper? Or simply give a gift voucher and let them decide how to indulge (min £20 purchased in store)
For the foodie
The folk at the Food & Farmers market put together some ideas for your celebration table or Christmas stocking.
For dog owners and their dogs
Lots of doggy treats & toys for Christmas are available at Eddies Dog Shop in The Homestead Courtyard, including calendars, toys, stockings and selection boxes, festive crackers & bones! Also, don’t forget your pooch’s Christmas jumper with lots to choose from in store.
Christmas markets
Have a sustainable Christmas with the Bring and Buy market in the Homestead Courtyard on Sunday 3 December.
So Last Century - Vintage market double weekender 9th and 10th December. Can’t make it? You can also visit Verso Vintage shop in the mansion Weds to Fri 11-3 / Sat & Sun 10-4 for your Vintage fix.
Salad Days x Liv Purvis bring the second edition of this makers market on 16th and 17th December
Farmers and Food market – a weekly market where you can pick up treats for the foodie in your life, and for yourself!
and of course….
As always you can expect top Food and Drink from the resident businesses including hot chocolate, spiced latte, mulled wine, soup and other winter warmers, plus a programme of winter events.
Food & Drink
Well, with all the shopping and events, you’ll need some sustenance!
The Homestead Cafe is bringing back the popular mulled wine and other winter warmers.
The Mansion Bar and Cafe's Christmas set menu is here offering an array of festive favourites, plus some vegan twists! Perfect for all your party needs. Throughout winter there'll also be spiced lattes and boozy hot chocolates as well as seasonal soup, open sandwiches and the return of brunches and Sunday roasts from 28th October. Booking is essential for our roasts and Christmas set menu, so reserve your spot now!
Plan your journey to BPP here. We look forward to welcoming you!