Much-loved West Wickham housewares retailer The Kitchen Range has announced it is closing its retail store after 34 years of trading. The news was shared in an emotional post on the shop’s Instagram account, where the owners reflected on their decades in business and outlined plans for the future of the site at 51 High Street.

The post read: “After 34 years of The Kitchen Range, we have made the very hard decision to close the doors on the retail side of our business. We will miss our wonderful customers, reps, delivery drivers and of course our staff, and would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support of our lovely shop over the last three decades.”

The announcement also revealed the launch of a CLOSING DOWN SALE, starting August 18, with up to 50% off all stock. Customers are encouraged to visit the store while they still can, as everything must go.

Having survived economic crashes, a global pandemic and years of high street challenges, the owners say the time has come to take the business in a different direction.

New life for a familiar location

While the retail store will be closing, 51 High Street won’t be going quiet for long. According to the Instagram announcement, the building will soon reopen with a fresh dual-purpose offering.

  • Downstairs, The Kitchen Range Cookery School will relocate and expand, offering more space and opportunities for classes and events.
  • At the front, Le Bicycle will make its return to West Wickham, providing bicycle servicing, repairs and sales.

The transition marks the end of an era for The Kitchen Range’s retail shop – but also the beginning of a new chapter in the building’s long-standing presence on the high street.

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