About Kate Rich

 Kate Rich
About Kate Rich
The shop ‘Kate Rich’ was the inspiration of my Mum, Letty who started the shop in 1981 and has passed her passion on to me. Letty is still very much a part of the business and with all her knowledge gained from more than 65 years of selling china, antiques and collectables and other lovely things we make a brilliant team.

Coming from a family that has traded in Painswick, Gloucestershire since the 1950s, I am delighted to continue this tradition and welcome you to my very special, charming little shop.
 
Packed with bright and beautiful things for your home and garden it truly feels like you are entering a ‘Curiosity Shop’ set deep in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds. Originally part of The Golden Heart Public House, the shop’s small but perfectly formed size makes it unique and cosy, yet crammed so full of delights. 
Every visit is like dipping into a Treasure Trove, taking you a step back in time, but with all the fun and sparkle of the present day. You’ll be amazed how many collectables and home decorative accessories fit into such a tiny space…
 
With half a century of heritage behind ‘Kate Rich’, my little shop is at the heart of everything Painswick has to offer you, along with the Painswick Rococo Garden, Painswick Beacon, the famous yew trees in the grounds of St Mary’s Church and the town’s many other attractions.
     
Together, Mum and I create a mesmerising room of lovely things that draws delighted visitors from around the world to the steep streets and gorgeous stone architecture of our quintessentially English town. Whether you’re coming from London, Cheltenham, North America, Japan, or anywhere else, a warm Cotswolds welcome awaits you.
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