Charabanc

03/02/2023

Hello shoppers,
We're going to be deactivating this page soon.
We've decided to combine Charabanc with the Aunty Social account, so do give it a follow to stay up to date with the new shop at 28 Topping St, Blackpool, FY1 3AQ.

It's open Thurs-Sat 10:30-5:30pm so do drop in!

04/08/2022

We're on the move!
Shop supplier call-out.

Calling all North West creative makers!
We have a long history of supporting North West based creatives, particularly through our town centre shop Charabanc. We’re taking this retail space with us into our new art space on Topping Street and want to stock it with as many items from local makers as possible.
If you're an artist or maker looking to sell your work, please get in touch by checking out our supplier call-out: https://buff.ly/3Jq8iN5

We’ll get back to you by 13 September to let you know our October opening date and how it all works.

01/08/2022

Just two more days left to apply to deliver creative family workshops later this month. Closes midday Wednesday.

More info and how to apply: https://buff.ly/3BgAKyW

14/05/2022

Say hello to Canvas Creations
What a great selection of very cool comic book, movie and pop culture-inspired paintings and wood art. 😍

12/05/2022

Love these 😍

That Scrunchie Brand is run by mum and daughter and focuses on hand making funky scrunchies. They have two sizes available and around 60 colour/pattern options.

31/03/2022

04/12/2021

Lovely to be open today with all of our vintage & retro clothing.
We’re open again tomorrow from 11am - 5pm.

Come and get your festive fashions!
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Call in and find that one of a kind vintage piece. We've got a great selection of vintage and preloved clothing. Have a look through our new drop of men and women's clothing and accessories dating from the 60s to the noughties.

Why buy new when you can drop by for some guilt-free shopping? The fashion industry is the 2nd most polluting in the world, by buying preloved, you're saving textile waste from landfill, plus saving the resources needed to make a garment from new - for example: It takes approximately 2700 litres of water to produce just one cotton t-shirt.

As if this isn't enough of a reason to buy preloved, you'll come away with a piece of unique clothing.

We take cards & cash.

26/10/2021

What lovely photos!

Photo from our first market event at Blackpool Winter Gardens.
Huge thank you to Dawn Keeling for the lovely photos

22/10/2021

VENUE CHANGE 👀
Looks like it’s going to be blustery! 💨

• On Saturday 23rd October, will play host to a range of independent designers, artisans and creatives from across the Fylde Coast. 🛍️

Head down from 10am - 5pm to get that early bird Christmas gift shopping in.

🔗Link in bio - had to the local news section.

Please note that the venue has changed from St John’s Square to the Winter Gardens due to a forecast of high winds. 🌬

22/10/2021

Good news for Christmas shoppers! 😊

🎄🚗 PARK FOR A POUND IS BACK FOR 2021!

Blackpool is to introduce discounted parking over several weeks leading up to Christmas to encourage people to enjoy a spectacular festive season. Blackpool Council and Blackpool Town Centre have joined forces to offer the opportunity to park for three hours for just a pound on most of its car parks*
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The offer runs from 17 November, just ahead of the start of the town’s biggest ever programme of Christmas entertainment, and will run until 3 January.
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The festive programme will be officially launched on Friday 19 November and includes free skating on a synthetic rink in front of The Blackpool Tower, a traditional festive market in and around the Winter Gardens, and a huge selection of themed events, shows, attractions and more across town!!
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On the same night, the town centre Christmas lights featuring a spectacular 40ft Christmas tree in St John’s Square will be switched on.
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Get more info here ⇢ https://bit.ly/FestiveParking21