Shopping in Sevenoaks

Based at 3 Sevenoaks Road, Otford, Sevenoaks, The Racquet Academy has been helping players find the perfect equipment since it was founded in 2001 by full-time tennis coach John Heuerman. 

This family-owned business stocks premium brands including Wilson, Babolat, ProKennex, and Head, offering top-quality gear for tennis, pickleball, and padel!

After noticing that many of his clients were using ill-fitting racquets that hindered their progress, John started the business to provide expert gear advice, enlisting his father Alan to build their now-renowned racquet restringing service. Today, John runs the shop alongside his daughter, supported by a team of fully qualified tennis coaches who also work as expert Equipment Advisors.

Their team of friendly, professional tennis coaches and players offer specialist racquet advice, including Tennis, Badminton and Squash, alongside on-site racquet restringing and re-gripping services. You can find The Racquet Academy at 3 Sevenoaks Road, Otford, Kent, TN14 5PB. 

Head over to their website to find out more information by visiting - www.racquetacademy.co.uk

Based in Sevenoaks, Alyssa is a classically trained artist who studied in Florence and specialises in portraiture and landscapes.

With 18 years of experience as a commissioned artist, Alyssa works from her garden studio, creating beautiful, bespoke portraits in oil paint or charcoal.

Her paintings and drawings can be found in private homes throughout the UK and the US.

To arrange an appointment at her studio or to discover more about her work, please visit alyssabluett.com or @alyssabluettart on instagram

Sevenoaks Bookshop is a charming, independent store run by a dedicated team of knowledgeable and friendly booksellers!

The shop offers an excellent selection of books for both adults and children, featuring the latest bestsellers and timeless classics. As an independent bookshop, @sevenoaksbookshop frequently receives special extras from publishers, including signed editions, exclusive canvas tote bags, posters and more! Their enthusiastic staff are always on hand to provide recommendations and answer any inquiries, ensuring you find the perfect book

They host engaging book clubs during both lunchtime and evening sessions, providing a great opportunity to explore literature with fellow book lovers! Plus, their exciting events include cookery demonstrations, author signings, workshops and talks, either in the bookshop or at local venues

Find out more information by visiting their website at-www.sevenoaksbookshop.co.uk

Louise Duval, a talented local textile designer has recently opened a charming shop in Otford where she showcases her beautifully handwoven homeware and fashion accessories.

Each of her creations is a one-of-a-kind work of art, crafted by hand and inspired by the rich variety of colour, yarn, pattern, nature and texture. Louise’s Grandmother was a master weaver and she is now following her family tradition. With stylish furnishings to unique fashion accessories, this lovely shop offers unique, sustainable pieces that bring a touch of artistry and warmth to any home or wardrobe.

Louise is deeply committed to sustainability and sources local materials wherever possible. She often uses wool from Kent’s Romney Marsh sheep and recycled sari silk yarn to weave her stunning textiles. This focus on eco-friendly practices adds character to her designs, alongside supporting the local economy and minimising environmental impact. If you're looking to add some creative flair to your home or wardrobe, or if you have a specific weaving project in mind, visit her new shop at - 16 High Street in Otford and discover the beauty of handcrafted, sustainable design! If you would like to find out more, please visit www.louiseduvaldesigns.com

Based at 59 London Road, ‘Olaf's Record Store’ is such a great store to dig into!🎵

Specialising in premier new and used vinyl, this fantastic music shop is open Tuesday-Sunday, offering an incredible variety of stock - perfect for a rummage to find some great records up for grabs!👌

Olaf's Record Store also stock an awesome range of T-shirts, books, badges and are definitely not one to be missed! If you would like to find out more information, please head over to - www.olafsrecordstore.co.uk

Polhill Garden Centre has been busy creating new ways for people to enjoy their time together. The Polhill BBQ School launched this year, giving food lovers the chance to cook over flames with expert guidance, plenty of tips and tasters, and a fun, friendly atmosphere.

Over at Sevenoaks Padel Club, one of the world’s fastest-growing sports has arrived, complete with the new Pro Padel Shop for all the kit you need.

Inside Novell’s Restaurant, the Evergreen Coffee Club now runs every Monday morning, while Stay & Play Tuesdays offer families a relaxed space to meet and unwind.

Polhill is also welcoming Jellycat to its shelves and has launched Bellr, an online home for its much-loved houseplants. And with Christmas on the horizon, festive displays, Santa’s Grotto and the magical Lemax Village promise plenty of seasonal sparkle for everyone to enjoy.

Dovetails Vintage, based in Hollybush Lane is such an impressive furniture shop, filled with unique and quirky vintage pieces!💫

Often up-cycled, their stunning range is ever changing, with new additions regularly in store…There are some truly amazing gems to check out!👌

Dovetails Vintage is based at 52 Hollybush Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 3TL.

The TN card is all about making supporting local even more rewarding. Besides all the benefits that supporting our independents brings, TN card members enjoy exclusive treats such as shopping discounts, free drinks and discounted event tickets. There are now over 900 local businesses across Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and TN postcodes offering rewards, and there’s a brilliant app that makes finding offers and using the membership card easier than ever.

The TN card was set up by our friend Jess Gibson four years ago. Jess is a Sevenoaks mum of four who has a background in marketing and events, and being passionate about where she lived wanted to find a practical way of supporting local businesses more. It’s set up as a social enterprise which means that it’s a not for profit. 10% from membership sales is donated to local charity West Kent Mind and all profits are directed back into marketing and promoting its High Street businesses.

Membership costs £3 a month or £25 a year (it’s amazing value, we have one ourselves and made our money back in our first month). Employers can also sign up their staff for £2+VAT a month. Find out more at - www.thetncard.com

How stunning are these pieces created by ‘Sawn by Sarah’ - a Sevenoaks based artist with a passion for transforming reclaimed and live edge wood, into stunning, unique furniture!✨

Sarah creates tailored designs for each of her clients, offering a bespoke service to capture each individual style. All designs are created with solid, live-edge or reclaimed wood and paired with a creative eye for detail, ensuring quality pieces that are sure to enhance the beauty of any room.

These truly stunning furniture and home décor pieces make a great one-of-a-kind gift, created exclusively for that special someone!

To find out more about Sarah’s beautiful designs, head over to – www.sawnbysarah.com