Fabulous range of products many of which seem to be unique to this brilliant gift shop. We selected 3 of their amazing abstract prints of the fells - due to our concerns in transporting them home... See more
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I follow the shop on Instagram,and recently an image popped up of a new product, a beautiful, tall floral design vase. It was just what I'd been looking for, I simply followed the link, and minutes la... See more
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Ordered from Alternative twice in a week. On both occasions they delivered within 1-2 working days. Very impressed with their website display and delivery. And as a good will gesture, during this ch... See more
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Ordered online, arrived quickly and well packaged. Only one thing better than ordering online and that’s shopping in the shop. Love this shop, lovely atmosphere and the staff are very helpful. We... See more
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We offer a range of design led gifts and home decor products. We have been doing this for 35 years and still love doing it !
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5 Station Street, CA12 5HH, Keswick, United Kingdom
- 017687 72400
- admin@alternativegiftshop.co.uk
- alternativegiftshop.co.uk
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First class service,my order arrived…
First class service,my order arrived quickly and very well packaged.
March 24, 2025
Reply from Alternative
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us such a lovely review, it is really appreciated..Kind regards Elaine
Great shop with amazing gifts to remind…
Great shop with amazing gifts to remind you of the Lake District. Great value, great service and speedy deliveries. Will definitely be getting more bits!
December 27, 2024
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Thanks SO much… we’d love to help you again 😀😀😀😀 kind regards Elaine
Excellent customer service
When the wrong item was accidentally sent out, the issue was resolved swiftly and they even let me keep the wrongly delivered item. Excellent customer service!
December 17, 2024
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Oh thanks Stefan … try us again and we’ll get it right first time .. promise 😂🤣.. Happy Xmas 🎄 x
Excellent service and products
I can always rely on Alternative, both instore and on online. Very satisfactory service and great range of products not to be found elsewhere.
December 16, 2024
Reply from Alternative
Thanks SO much for the fantastic review… we hope you have a great Xmas 🎄 x
Item just as described
Item just as described. Dispatched quickly and delivered on time. I'm very happy with the service.
Sue. M
December 10, 2024
Reply from Alternative
SO pleased you’re pleased 😀.. thank you.. happy Xmas 🎄 Elaine
Great selection of gifts
Great selection of gifts, including some really nice, original and unique items.
Very reasonably priced, delivered efficiently and well packaged.
Very happy with service, and would use again online.
Thanks alternative.
Looking forward to calling into the shop next time I’m in Keswick!
December 9, 2024
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Thank you so much for taking time to review and your kind words, as a small business we really appreciate it.. happy Xmas 🎄 …Elaine
Excellent communication and turn round
December 5, 2024
Reply from Alternative
Thanks David, really appreciate that, love to help you again.. kind regards Elaine
Really quick delivery
Really quick delivery. Well packed and just as ordered. Great shop
November 25, 2024
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Thank you SO much for your support, as a small business it means an enormous amount.. Elaine
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We REALLY appreciate you taking the time to review… and are delighted you were happy with your Alternative experience.. kind regards Elaine
Fantastic service
Fantastic service. Amazing choices of fantastic goods. Staff very professional in approach to customer service
November 4, 2024
Reply from Alternative
Thanks for your kind words, really appreciate them… and your support 😀😀 Kind regards Elaine
Great
Easy to use online shop and item arrived quickly and well packaged. Brilliant service and a beautiful gift.
September 25, 2024
Reply from Alternative
Morning Annie, your review makes us very happy, thanks so much for taking the time to let us know… hope we can help you again.. kind regards Elaine
Quick delivery item as described
August 30, 2024
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Thanks for taking the time to review Paul, we appreciate it… hope we can help you again.. kind regards Elaine
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Hi Peter… so pleased you are pleased 😀 hope we can help again, kind regards Elaine Alternative Keswick
Great little shop selling really nice things!
On a recent walking trip in the Lakes we stayed in Keswick. When window shopping, I saw a picture that I really liked showing the profiles of all the Wainwrights. When I got home, I went online and ordered the picture from the alternativegiftshop.co.uk site. I was delighted to get an amazing 20% discount for the first order and free shipping.
The picture was shipped quickly and arrived safely well packaged.
The alternative gift shop has lots of really interesting and different items on sale - absolutely not the usual naff tourist tat that so many Lake District shops sell - I would wholeheartedly recommend them.
June 25, 2024
Reply from Alternative
Morning Simon... what a nice way to start a rainy day here in Keswick reading your lovely review... we really appreciate it, kind regards Elaine
I’m so pleased I came across this shop
I’m so pleased I came across this shop. It will always be my ‘go to’ My purchase arrived quickly and due to an error I made with my email address they dealt with it swiftly and in a very lovely manner. Great shop, great items
June 18, 2024
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Thanks so much for your lovely review Suzie, we were delighted to have been able to help you, and look forward to doing it again ! Best wishes Elaine
Easy to order prompt delivery
Easy to order prompt delivery. Beautiful item exactly as expected.
June 7, 2024
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Hi Sally, Thanks so much for taking the time to review us, we are delighted that we were able to help you... best wishes Elaine
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Thanks so much for your review, really appreciate it ... Elaine
Lovely shop and online ordering is great too
Lovely shop and very helpful for online orders too. My fragile print was really well packaged and sent tracked so I knew where it was. The print itself is great, something different for the Lakes walkers
March 30, 2024
Reply from Alternative
Thanks for your fabulous review Vanessa… we are delighted we could help you … kind regards Elaine and all the Team at Alternative
Very quick service
March 11, 2024
Great Packaging.
Great choice, simple to order and Great packaging. Arrived in perfect condition.
March 11, 2024
Reply from Alternative
Thanks so much for taking the time to review, we are delighted that you are happy with your order … kind regards Elaine and all the team at Alternative
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