Independents Day Returns Bigger than Ever to Westwood Cross for Third Year at Westwood Cross

Westwood Cross,
together with its charity partner, East Kent Mind, is set to celebrate small traders while
promoting positive mental wellbeing with the return of Independents Day on
Saturday 26^th September.

First launched
in 2024, Westwood Cross Independents Day is a vibrant showcase of the quality
and creativity of local businesses in and around Thanet. The event also
provides a space for the community to come together in support of mental health
awareness, with trader pitch fees donated directly to East Kent Mind to fund a
range of wellbeing activities and vital mental health services.

In 2025, the
event raised over £1,430 for East Kent Mind, which has helped fund vital mental
health services and programmes in the Thanet area.

With over 50
independent businesses taking part – making this year’s event bigger than ever
- guests can browse and shop a diverse mix of arts and crafts, artisan food,
handmade soaps and perfumes, beauty and pet products from vendors including
Dinky Donuts & Coffee, Velvet and Rose, Pitchers’ Preserves, Board at Home
and The Dogg Shop.

Alongside
shopping and community activities, families can enjoy a fun-filled day with
fairground rides, face-painting and princess meet-and-greets, as well as live
music performances from the Thanet Rock Choir.

This year,
local dignitaries will make special appearances at the event, including Mayor
of Ramsgate, Councillor Raushan Ara, and the Deputy Mayor of Broadstairs, Councillor
Steve Roberts, and Deputy Mayor of Margate, Councillor Martin Boyd.

Westwood
Cross’s Independents Day will be taking place in the Primark car park on
Saturday 26^th September from 10am – 5pm. Guests at Westwood Cross
are advised that the Primark car park will be closed to vehicles during the
event. However, ample parking will be available in the centre’s main car parks.

For more
information about this year’s line-up of businesses, activities, and entertainment,
please visit the Westwood Cross website: https://www.westwoodx.co.uk/