Shopping at the Visitor Centre, a local experience

Thames Chase shop is open 10am-5pm weekdays and weekends (10-4pm in winter). Located in the Visitor Centre, Broadfields, Upminster.

It includes Swan Books, Upminster and a variety of goods, many hand-crafted and not available elsewhere. Local artists, such as jewellery-makers and painters, take the opportunity to showcase their work which is usually for sale. Second-hand books are also available.


The shop currently stocks:


Essex honey by Pat Allen.

Knitted teddy by Yvonne Smith.

Jams and chutneys by Abbey Sweetmeats.

Hand-crafted wooden homeware by Chris Wedlake. More details at www.wedlakeoriginals.co.uk

Childrens decorations by Yvonne Smith.

Wooden gifts, including walking sticks by Dave Wilkins.

Jewellery – a wide range available.

Felt collars.


All images by Malcolm Fish Photography.