Wind and Willow Whitby

17/09/2026

Not a bad view from the office today - I must learn how to concentrate on the paperwork not the view though 🤦‍♀️

06/09/2026

🍂 A little shop update… 🍂

Just to let all my lovely customers know that Wind & Willow will be closed Monday 7th, Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th September while I’m away at a trade fair, busy choosing lots of lovely new things for the shop! 🛍️✨

I’ll be back open as normal on Thursday 10th September and I can’t wait to see you all then.

I’m so excited to find some beautiful new pieces and bring them back to Whitby for you. 🤎

Thank you, as always, for your continued support and understanding.

See you Thursday! 🥰

Love,
Wind & Willow x

28/08/2026

07/08/2026

🎡🎠 WHITBY REGATTA WEEKEND IS HERE! 🎠🎡

The boats are coming in, the fun fair is getting ready, the town is buzzing and Whitby is about to be in full-on Regatta mode! 🚤🌊🎉

If you’re staying in Whitby for the weekend, wandering around the harbour, enjoying the rides, watching the fireworks, grabbing some food and making the most of all the Regatta fun… make sure you pop into Wind & Willow on Saturday! 💕✨

🛍️ We’re OPEN Saturday as usual
🚪 CLOSED Sunday
🚤 CLOSED Regatta Monday
✨ BACK OPEN AS USUAL Tuesday 11th August

So if there’s something you’ve had your eye on, or you need that little something for your weekend, Saturday is the day to get it! 🛍️💗

Have the most amazing Whitby Regatta weekend — enjoy the fair, the harbour, the boats, the music, the atmosphere and all the madness that makes Regatta so special! 🎢🌊🎆

And if you’re visiting Whitby for the weekend, welcome! 🥰

See you Saturday! 💕
Wind & Willow 🌿✨

04/07/2026

We are open today until four thirtyish so pop in and see us – we’ve got some lovely new bits in for you to have a look at ☺️

27/06/2026

 Hello again! 👋

After taking a break from social media since April for personal reasons, we’re pleased to say that Wind and Willow is back.

Thank you to everyone who has checked in on us and for your patience while we’ve been offline—it has meant a great deal.

We’re looking forward to filling our pages once again with beautiful new stock, gift ideas, and all the little things that make Wind and Willow special. We can’t wait to catch up with you all and welcome you back.

Watch this space… there’s plenty to come! 🌿✨

We’ve already got some beautiful new stock arriving in the next couple of weeks and we can’t wait to share it with you. Of course we still have a lot of gorgeous things still in the shop - and both sizes of our ever popular planet lights are arriving on Tuesday 🌎

22/04/2026

Sorry but due to illness we are unable to open today (Weds) apologies for any inconvenience caused 😔

28/02/2026

Look what’s arrived - 408 piece Whitby jigsaw beautifully presented in a cream cotton bag. An ideal gift for a puzzle lover or just to treat yourself 🧩

28/02/2026

As a local business owner here in Whitby, I wanted to share something that’s been on my mind.

It can be quite disheartening to read comments describing the town as “run down,” “like Tumble town” or a shanty town,” or saying there are “no decent shops left” and “nothing worth coming for anymore.” I completely understand that parts of the town — particularly Baxtergate — are looking a little tired at the moment, and the number of empty units is noticeable. There is certainly room for improvement, and perhaps more could be done in terms of tidying, supporting businesses, and reviewing the wider issue of business rates that affect so many high streets across the country.

However, Whitby is so much more than one or two streets.

Beyond Baxtergate and Church Street, if you take a few extra steps and wander along the side streets — Brunswick Street, Silver Street, Skinner Street for example — you’ll find an incredible range of independent shops and hidden gems. These are businesses run by hardworking local people who care deeply about what they do and about this town. Crafts & Haberdashery in Whitby The Pot and Pineapple Whitby The Whitby Witch Little Whitby Potter for example

Many of us are working tirelessly behind the scenes, navigating rising rents, increasing costs, and competition from large online retailers such as Amazon, Temu and Shein (who contribute nothing to the local economy) all while trying to provide a personal, welcoming shopping experience for visitors and locals alike. Independent businesses are what give Whitby its character, warmth and individuality.

It’s absolutely fair to have constructive conversations about how we can improve and support our town. But please don’t write off the whole of Whitby because of one or two streets. There is still so much here to discover, support and celebrate.

If you haven’t explored beyond the main routes recently, I’d gently encourage you to take a wander — you might just be surprised by what you find 😊