Welcome To The Tulip Tree!
We are a charming Gift Shop & Tea Room located in the beautiful & historic village of Chiddingstone.
The gift shop is reputedly the oldest working shop in the UK dating back to 1453 and the Tea Rooms is in a converted coach house. Chiddingstone is an accurate example of a gorgeous surviving Tudor Village in the country.
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Reputably the oldest working shop in the country. Offers a range of gifts, sweets, cards and groceries.The Tea Room
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ABOUT
About the owner: Nicoletta Fahie-Wilson
I fell in love with this village, shop and tea rooms almost a decade ago and finally in July 2013 my dream came true. With the support of my husband and 3 children, I gave up the commute to Canary Wharf in exchange for this unique piece of British history.
Come and see us and let us look after you in this wonderful setting within this truly unique village. Make sure you allow time to see the fabulous church or take a short stroll to the Castle and you will understand what made me fall in love with this village, shop and tea rooms.
