Our Shop

Our gorgeous shop is the perfect place to display our lovely British-made gifts, art and homeware. We offer creative workshops, exhibitions and more in the space. You can browse all our events here.

Where we are

Happy & Glorious is situated on Burgate, Canterbury in Kent. Walk down a few metres from the Cathedral to one of the oldest streets in the city; 'Burgate' literally means 'gate of the borough' and the street has held this name for over 1000 years. 

Although our shop was built in the late 1990s, it sits just a few metres from a site with a rich history. World War II damage led to the discovery of a Roman townhouse between Longmarket and Butchery Lane. The fascinating Roman Museum, just a short walk from Happy & Glorious, now houses these treasures.

How to get here

Easily accessible by train, we are 0.7 miles from Canterbury West, and 0.5 miles from Canterbury East. The Canterbury bus station is just 0.2 miles away, and there are Park & Ride facilities from Wincheap, New Dover Road and Sturry Road. The closest car park is Queningate.

Accessibility

Our shop is on one level, with broad double doors, making it accessible for all to visit. We want to make sure you enjoy your time in the shop, so please get in touch if you have any questions. We welcome service animals, well behaved dogs and humans!

Things to do in Canterbury

If you're staying in Canterbury for a day or longer, there's so much to see and do! We love the Roman Museum, the Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, the Westgate Tower, the Westgate and Dane John Gardens and of course the magnificent Cathedral. Burgate, the Buttermarket, St. Margaret's Street, and the King's Mile are filled with charming independent shops and cafés to explore. Keep an eye on Visit Canterbury to find out the many exciting, upcoming events!

Press enquiries

We welcome press enquiries. We've been in business since 2012 (and I worked in independent retail for 18 years before that!) so can talk about lots of different aspects of the industry. If you are a journalist, writer or podcaster, I can help with independent retail, the high street, Canterbury in general, British made products and more. 

We look forward to seeing you! We offer delivery via Royal Mail, local delivery and through click & collect. 

Thank you for your support.

Kate x