Antiques Shopping in Historic Faversham

A treasure hunter’s haven in the heart of Kent

Discover Faversham – a beautiful medieval market town brimming with character, charm, and a thriving antiques scene. Explore a wealth of antiques shops, independent retailers and places to eat, set within cobbled streets and historic surroundings. The perfect spot for a  memorable trip.

Faversham Antiques Market

First Sunday of the month*

Faversham is home to a monthly antiques market which takes place on the first Sunday of the month.  Located in the town’s picturesque Market Place, the market is home to over 50 traders specialising in a wide selection of antiques and collectibles from different genres and eras.

Whether it’s vintage clothing, jewellery; kitchenalia, antique furniture, paintings and prints, mid-century modern, French broccante, vintage tools, ceramics or collectibles – there’s something for everybody’s tastes.

*Note: some years there is no Antiques Market in September due to another town centre event.  Please always check favershammarket.org for latest information.

Triple Market Weekend

The first weekend of the month is the perfect time to visit Faversham.  In addition to the Antiques Market on Sunday,  you’ll find the traditional Faversham Charter Market and Best of Faversham artisan and makers market on Saturday. Visitors can also enjoy Faversham’s boutique shops and delicious places to eat.

Antiques Shopping in Faversham

In addition to the Antiques Market, Faversham has a fine selection of antiques shops. Standard Quay is packed with antiques and vintage outlets and only a short walk from the town centre. This charming, creekside location is home to a large selection of antiques traders located amongst the quay’s beautiful medieval and Victorian buildings.  Standard Quay is also a great spot to stop for a bite to eat and for a stroll along Faversham Creek.

Other reasons to visit Faversham

For a small town, Faversham is spoilt for interesting places to visit and attractions to enjoy.  There’s plenty to do when you visit.

Local historic houses and gardens

  • Doddington Place with its stunning gardens and topiaries
  • Mount Ephraim at Hernhill boasting ten acres of Victorian landscaped gardens
  • Belmont House and Gardens, home to the country’s finest selection of antique clocks

Local tours and attractions

  • Shepherd Neame Tours, visit the country’s oldest brewery
  • Fleur de Lis Museum sharing the town’s colourful past
  • Brogdale Collections, home to the world’s largest collection of fruit trees
  • Macknade Food Hall for those who love their food and drink
  • Magna Carta Exhibition featuring Faversham’s fine selection of charters
  • Historic Faversham guided walks

Getting to Faversham

Faversham is easy to reach by train from London or the Kent Coast with access by car via the A2/M2.  There are plenty of car parks in central Faversham – the postcode for Central Car Park is ME13 8PW.