Whittard of Chelsea

Lovely little shop always some good bargains and tasters

As soon as I entered my senses were assaulted on all sides by a host of the most amazing smells! I don’ think I have ever seen so many different varieties of teas and coffees all in one place!
Whilst I was browsing a friendly sales assistant called Kris, came over and invited me to sample a glass of cold apple tea. I was a bit dubious at first but it was gorgeous! I followed this up with a tasting of piña colada flavoured tea which I couldn’t resist buying! In fact I took advantage of their 3 for 2 offer and bought a tin of piña colada tea, hot white chocolate powder, and a jar of Irish flavoured instant coffee flavoured instant coffee all for £10!
The shop also had some amazing jelly and ice cream flavoured sweets. They also stocked a range of coloured teapots, coffee pots, mugs etc… all of which would brighten any kitchen!

For an awfully long time this was the only Whittards in all of Wales (I know, travesty indeed!). I was this shop, therefore, which was the acting foundation for my love of the brand.
This shop is an outlet shop, and is therefore significantly cheaper than other stores. They constantly have the 3 for 2 offer on instant teas and hot chocolates (I was so used to this that I assumed it was across the board and had a shock once in Leamington Spa). They have just as good a range, if not better of all their products, and it’s the largest store I’ve ever been into. They are particularly good for cups, saucers and teapots. Guess where mine are all from.
The thing I love about the staff in these shop is that they’re aware of how easy it is to sell their product, they love it, and take no shame in it. They still manage to get excited when they give you a sample of the white chocolate and strawberry hot chocolate, or the new peach melba tea.
In short, this store is worth the trip to Bridgend Designer Outlet alone; it’s the most colourful and exciting, and genuinely good, shop in the precinct.
Let us drink tea.

Being a outlet sotre, the prices of the produce ae cheaper than that of other Whittard stores. It is also the only Whittard store in Wales, making the fact the prices are cheaper something worth travlling for. The staff are always friendly, and they have a very good knowledge of the products they sell. The shop floor can be a bit cluttered, but due to the layout, it doesn’t feel like you’re closed in. They sell a variaty of Teas, Coffee’s and Hot Chocolates as well as ceramics and chocolate (which is usually Lidt).