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 members who like to experience or learn something new. Don’t believe us? Read on for some gift ideas…

Experiences for children and adults

Can’t go wrong with tickets to the Circus in BPP

Why not Give the Gift of Sewing this Christmas? Vouchers are available to purchase here.

Give a Mushroom Foraging experience . You can also visit the stall on Sundays to purchase all manner of fresh mushrooms and mushroom based produce.

Wild Swimming in BPP’s lake or other destinations – you can request a voucher for any amount or activity by emailing info@ptpcoaching.co.uk 

For the Aesthete

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?

For the foodie

See markets below

For dog owners and their dogs

Lots of doggy treats & toys for Christmas are available at Eddies Dog Shop in The Homestead Courtyard, including luxury hampers, calendars, toys, stockings, treats and bandanas. Don’t forget your pooch at the dinner table this year with our Christmas Dinner Pate!

Christmas markets

So Last Century  - Vintage market double weekender 10th and 11th 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.  

My Little Market  - Crafts market and Santa's grotto -  Sunday 18th December

Farmers and Food market – a weekly market where you can pick up treats for the foodie in your life, and for yourself! Plus every week until Christmas there will be non-food guest traders selling items such as cards, candles and other lovingly handmade items. You can also get your Christmas tree, plants, flowers, wreaths and other decorations!

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 complementary offer by occasional guest traders outdoors, and a programme of events to delight and entertain. Click here for December-only events.

Plan your journey to BPP here. We look forward to welcoming you!