The Lantern Community, Living, working and sharing together

The Lantern Shop

Within the unique environment of the Lantern Centre is our thriving shop

All of our products are carefully chosen, and nearly 80% of our stock now fulfils at least one of the following principles: Organic, Recycled or Reclaimed, Fair or Ethically Traded, Supporting local crafts people and the local economy and From sustainable sources.

All adults with a learning difficulty who work alongside us are treated with dignity and respect; their contributions valued and recognised, and are involved in meaningful work within the Lantern Shop and workshops.

Within the unique environment of the Lantern Centre, a beautiful building which has achieved architectural awards for both its design and green credentials, we warmly welcome visitors to experience our shop, the Busy Bee café and bookshop, offering:

  • Beautiful, distinctive fair trade gifts from around the world.
  • Quality wooden toys and children's games.
  • Fresh Organic bread baked on site daily (Mon- Fri Term Time)
  • A wide selection of Organic Whole foods.
  • Organic body care from Lavera and Weleda
  • Organic Make-up from Lavers.
  • Weleda Medicines.
  • Organic/Biodynamic ally grown plants from our nursery
  • Gardens to walk through and picnic in.
  • Free Parking