January 2024 by Caroline Baldwin
Have bought several items over the years and have never been disappointed. Beautiful hand painted personalised gifts that are so special. I know I'll be back again. Thank you.
January 2024 by James Golding
We?ve used Pastures New for each of grandchildren and each time the service has been personal and excellent. They offer a wide range of personal decorative furniture to suit all tastes or you can design your own. Highly recommended
January 2024 by Paul M
Lovely owners who completed a height chart for our daughter in time for Xmas, have used before and would recommend again, very personalised service
December 2023 by Ann Wellington
Love this shop, I keep going back, every time I collect something I see something else I like! Reasonable prices for good quality toys, furniture and accessories
September 2023 by Pippa Smith
Just picked up a lovely table and two chairs for a two years old . Modern design and artwork just as requested - service has been excellent . I would recommend a visit to see the products and bespoke designing adds that extra special magic - we will be back
July 2023 by Robert Jones
A blast from the past. Quality wooden toys, individually tailored to the child. The only limitation to the painted designs is your imagination. We have had chairs, toy boxes, measuring charts etc. and have never been disappointed with the results. They will give enjoyment for many years to come.
October 2022 by Jack
Great shop. Very helpful manager. Eclectic and unique selection of hand painted furniture, mainly for children. "The furniture costs money, the art is free!" This clever line explains how the shop can draw cartoon character they/you like without breaking copyright law. I have to say some of the artists are evidently better than others so insist you see a sketch of what will be produced if you are commissioning goods.
October 2020 by Ricky Gower
Great little shop for unique hand painted items. we have a toy chest, a coat hanger and a height chart.All the items are beautifully painted and the lady who runs the shop is so nice
October 2017 by Ellio Ellio
I have been going here for years as I am local in Rochester. Sue and the staff are lovely. It has a cosy downstairs dedicated to kitchen and cookery wares. An upstairs with traditional hand painted childrens wares. Well worth a look.
September 2011 by Qype User (morell?)
An adorable, cute and practical range of kitchen goods and traditional children's toys marked up by at least 20% over the odds. Lovely friendly staff, unless you get the formidable proprietress who has twice tried to upsell me on the price of goods into paying more for them and once refused to give me change as she didn't have any. A fabulous shop if you are thick-skinned, if not, you're far better taking the 45 minutes it takes to get to Whitstable and go to their kitchenware shop which not only has a similar level of quality, but actually has more choice and far, far better customer service. You shouldn't be made to feel angry, cheated or scared when buying whisks or enamelware!
November 2008 by Qype User (Little?)
There are some delightful shops along Rochester High street, and Pastures New is my favourite one. This shop sells mainly kitchen accessories. Al the items are of excellent quality and beautifuly designed, so this place is a perfect shop if you're looking for gift ideas. I come here on my every visit to Rochester and always end up buying something. The staff are very nice and helpful. Prices are affordable. The ground floor is a treasure trove of imported fancy cake tins, tubes and molds. It is here where I finally found a good quality french madeleine tin. The tea towels are wonderfully designed and would make a lovely present for someone who enjoys their time in the kitchen. The upstairs has more kitchen items plus hand made woden toys for kids.From what I saw they were beautifully carved and painted and very sought after. They will make a toy item to order, to a specified design, colour choice and picture theme. It would make a perfect Christening present, if you are tired of the silver spoons, ducks, combs and similar tacky stuff peple give on such occasion.
