Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Destination for Clothing, Schoolwear & Caf in Bexhill
Wards Group is a family-owned business established in Bexhill since 1928, dedicated to providing high-quality clothing, schoolwear, and locally sourced food. Our expertise spans tailored and casual wear for men and women, featuring unique brands and designs that prioritise natural fibres and fair trade practices. We have expanded to include Wards Kitchen, offering freshly prepared meals and baked goods, alongside an Eastbourne store to serve a broader community.Our commitment to exceptional customer service, in-store and online, includes special ordering, alterations, and flexible delivery options. With generations of experience, we combine tradition with modernisation to maintain a thriving local shopping experience.
Services
Clothing Retail
School Uniforms
Caf Services
Online Shopping
Alteration Service
Details
- Year established: 1928
Highlights and features
- We have been family-owned and serving Bexhill since 1928.
- We offer unique brands and designs prioritising natural fibres and fair trade.
- We provide in-house clothing alteration and special ordering services.
- We deliver locally within 5 miles of our Bexhill and Eastbourne stores.
- We combine clothing retail with freshly baked goods and hot meals daily.
Services
Clothing Retail
We offer a curated selection of men's and women's clothing from brands like Seasalt, White Stuff, and Pringle. Our collections feature tailored, casual, and fair-trade garments in bold patterns and natural fibres. Each piece is chosen to reflect our commitment to quality and unique design.
School Uniforms
We provide comprehensive school uniform solutions for children and adults. Our range includes traditional and modern designs from trusted brands, ensuring durability and comfort. We also offer special ordering to meet specific school requirements.
Caf Services
Wards Kitchen serves freshly prepared hot meals, sandwiches, and baked goods daily. Our menu includes seasonal dishes, afternoon tea, and specialty coffee. All items are made on-site using locally sourced ingredients to ensure quality and freshness.
Online Shopping
Our web store offers a seamless shopping experience with click-and-collect, postal delivery, and local delivery options. Customers can browse our full range of clothing, accessories, and gifts from the comfort of their homes.
Alteration Service
We provide in-house alteration services to ensure a perfect fit for all garments. Our experienced tailors handle adjustments for clothing purchased in-store or online, enhancing comfort and longevity of wear.
Questions
What delivery options are available for online orders?
We offer click-and-collect, postal delivery, and local delivery within 5 miles of our Bexhill and Eastbourne stores for all online purchases.
Do you provide alteration services for clothing?
Yes, we offer in-house alteration services for garments purchased in-store or online to ensure a perfect fit.
What are the opening hours for Wards Kitchen?
Wards Kitchen is open Monday to Saturday from 9:30am to 4pm (5pm on weekdays) and serves hot meals, baked goods, and afternoon tea.
Can I special order items not in stock?
Yes, we are happy to special order clothing and accessories to meet your specific needs. Please contact us for assistance.
What brands do you stock in your stores?
We feature brands like Seasalt, White Stuff, Pringle, and Vilagallo for women and men, alongside fair-trade and unique designer collections.
Do you have a physical store in Eastbourne?
Yes, we opened our Eastbourne store at 20 Cornfield Road in 2020, offering a selection of our men's and women's clothing brands.
Reviews (5)
Pickles
Dec 20, 2021
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Lovely shop, very helpful, had to return something, wrong size , no problem, will be popping in again soon
Stella Friello
Oct 21, 2021
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Tried it out for the loaded sandwich. The lady at till very nice , the girl who brought our sandwich basically chucked it at us. Loaded, no way , all was in one half of the sandwich, nothing in the other sorry won't be returning
Nicholas Rideal
Aug 26, 2021
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My sister and I would like to say how much we enjoyed our 'tea' experience at Wards today. We were 'overwhelmed ' by the amount and quality of the sandwiches, scones and cakes we were presented with. We have both been to afternoon tea in many local tea shops, cafes, restaurants and hotels. However, today the Wards tea stood out head and shoulders above all the others, both for quality and quantity. And last but not least, for 10 a head, surely this price cannot be beaten. Rest assured, we shall be back again very, very soon. Two more than appreciative customers
Caroline and Nicholas
Caroline and Nicholas
Katt
Jul 28, 2021
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Best warm & freshly cooked cheese scones & cheese & leek muffins in town! Great clothes shop too. Definitely worth a visit if in lovely Bexhill.
Leanne Cooper
Jul 24, 2021
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Cannot even begin to describe the absolute rudeness of who im assuming the owner of this store is. I travel around a lot due to my job and whoever i spoke to a couple days ago in store has put me off Bexhill. Rude to other customers who gave me warnings (!!!) as i walked in, standing round not doing a lot and when i asked her a question she was so rude and dismissive i just walked out. Maybe if you worked on your customer service you wouldn't be spoken about by locals. I will be taking this higher.
