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Local shopping around Freshwater Bay
It has to be said that people come to Freshwater Bay for many things,
but shopping is not one of them! However, that is to do a disservice to
a few fine establishments.
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Orchards
| at the junction of Gate Lane/Bedbury Lane and Victoria
Road.
A classic English corner shop. In the past this establishment
included a bank and a coal merchants. Now it sells fine foods and allows you
to shop for everyday items as well as quality. |
Afton Apple Orchards
Farm Shop. |
Just inside the Newport Road, on the right.
This shop offers a collection of items from mainly Island suppliers.There
is meat from the Chinashop rare breeds, organic vegetables and fruits from Godshill Organics, cakes and ice cream from Calbourne Classics and of
course apple juice from the apple orchards. They are also offering a range of
take away and heat up meals for those that want good ingredients but without
the fuss of preperation.
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Freshwater Bay
Post Office
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on Gate Lane between the church of St Agnes' and Orchards.
A great place to visit as it is truly English shop, selling not only post office supplies but also newspapers, stationary, local books, toys, ice creams, cards by local artists,wonderful oddments such as needles and thread and a range of antique furniture |
Lifeboat shop
| on the western side of the Freshwater Bay Lifeboat station
is one of the most popular little shops in the summer This sells many holiday
items such as beach toys, postcards, ice creams, tea and coffee, local mementoes
and maps. The profits go to support the independent lifeboat (NOT R.N.L.I.), so a good place to shop for these items. |
Freshwater village
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Has a butcher, fishmonger, baker, ironmonger, electical goods store, DIY store, sports goods store, travel agents, opticians, fishing tackle shop, florist, print shop, carpet shop, chemists, another carpet shop, another chemists, chocolate and gift shop, gents outfitters, property agents, cafe, Indian and Chinese take-aways and a chip shop, old fashioned sweet shop, pet supplies, betting shop, antiques, picture framers, hairdressers, dentists, clock shop and a jewellers. And some charity shops. And a small Sainsburys. At the end of Afton Road there is a small Co-Op supermarket and a garden centre.
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