Preserving British craft is at the heart of this shop – as are makers whose work is intrinsic to the land around them. For instance, ceramicist Steven James Will creates porcelain jugs with handles cast from lichen twigs; Chloé Rosetta Bell’s 2024 The Suffolk Fishermen Collection of vessels features glazes developed from fishermen’s waste crab shells and ash from traditional smokehouses; and woodsman Alex Walshaw makes sculptural hand-carved knives and spoons from fallen, coppiced and reclaimed oak or damson. 

By now we needn't say more, whether you like it or not we still go mad over small plates. Especially if they're from Lark. This is the epitome of small place gone big: from flavour, to its ambience, Lark is making moves in the food scene. Located in a former bus stop, as you can quite possibly imagine the space isn't fabulously glamorous; it is instead cosy, warm, and inviting. From sopressini cacio e pepe, to its skate wing with mussels and peppercorn sauce; Lark's greatness comes with its fearless attitude to experimenting. And boy does it pay off. 

It’s worth the jaunt up the hill to this slightly hidden Cliftonville pub, overseen by long-time publican Deke Eichler, who also runs the cool Off License bar on the sea-facing Cliff Terrace. The vibe here is cosy and timeless – think beautifully aged wood, antique mirrors and vintage movie posters – and the smash burgers, buttermilk fried chicken and rosemary fries from local brand Hay’s make for the most reliable comfort food in town.