Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Kent

Sandwich Retail to Rent

Sandwich is an historic Cinque Port town in East Kent, popular with tourists, in particular golfers with the Royal St George’s and Prince’s golf clubs nearby. Discovery Park adjacent is a 220 acre science and technology park providing some 1.6m sq ft of office, laboratory and manufacturing space which is aimed at medical and technology companies of all sizes.

Property Type:

Hospitality

Date on Market:

02/07/2024

Rochester Retail to Rent

The subject property is a Grade I listed four-storey building, with retailing at ground floor with upper parts included. The property benefits from rear access.

Date on Market:

14/03/2024

Ashford Retail to Rent - Ashford, Kent

Attractive terraced single storey TAKE AWAY / hot food unit adjacent to Ashford town centre. The property is self-contained with comfort cooling and would also suit retail and office uses.

Date on Market:

11/03/2024

Folkestone Retail to Rent

Situated in a near prime trading location within Folkestone town centre, with a variety of retail users in the vicinity including multiples such as Beauty Salons, Costcutter, Sainsburys, banks, building societies and Estate Agents. On street parking is available outside the premises for 1 hour in 3 and there are several public car parks including multi storeys within easy walking distance of the premises. The pedestrianised section of Sandgate Road is approximately 250 yards/300 m to the East.

Date on Market:

14/02/2024

Herne Bay Retail to Rent

Zest Homes, Commercial are delighted to present this exceptional flagship retail opportunity in one of Herne Bay’s most prominent trading locations. Occupying the former HSBC branch at the highly visible corner of High Street and William Street, this striking building benefits from excellent footfall, dual-aspect frontage and commanding street presence in the heart of the town centre.

Date on Market:

17/10/2023

Whitstable Retail to Rent

The subject property is situated in a prominent position on the high street where Harbour Street meets Horsebridge Road. The property is arranged over ground floor and benefits from rear access.

Date on Market:

03/08/2023

Ashford Office / Retail to Rent - Ashford, Kent

Exciting Opportunity: A newly built three storey office/commercial building located on the new Finberry Estate in Ashford conveniently located off Junction 10 of the M20, within close proximity of Ashford International railway station and local shops and amenities in the town centre. Also close to Ashford Designer Outlet and the Orbital Park Industrial Estate. The property is currently a shell allowing prospective tenants to finish the property to their own taste and specifications. With 13 car parking spaces to the rear, the property is considered ideal for a number of uses, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable. PROPOSED ACCOMODATION Ground Floor Entrance foyer, offices, lobby, W.C., disabled W.C., kitchen area, access to lift and stairway. Access to refuge area. First Floor Offices, lobby, W.C., disabled W.C., tea area and stairway to second floor. Second Floor Offices, lobby, W.C., disabled W.C., tea area and access to lift. Commercial EPC: B Planning use: Class E

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

06/07/2023

Maidstone Retail to Rent

Maidstone is the major county town of Kent with a population of 113,137 persons, being a principal retail and business centre in the South East with an urban population of circa 138,000. Located approximately 38 miles south east of Central London, 20 miles north west of Ashford and 28 miles west of Canterbury. The town benefits from good road communications and is served by the A229 which provides a direct link to Junction 6 of the M20 Motorway approximately 2.4 miles to the north, which in turn links directly to the M25 Motorway some 19 miles to the west. The M20 Motorway also provides direct access to the channel ports of Dover and Folkestone, together with the South Ashford Eurostar terminal. The town is connected to the national railway network with a fastest journey time to London Victoria of approximately 55 minutes. Gatwick airport is approximately 40 miles to the south west

Date on Market:

03/07/2023

Swanley Retail to Rent

Swanley is a town situated on the border of South-East London and Kent within Sevenoaks District Council and less than a mile from the M25 (Junction 3), providing direct access to both the A20 & M20. In terms of public transport Swanley Railway Station is 0.4 miles away with services running to Bromley South, and London Bridge as well as to the Kent coast. There are bus stops outside of the property which service the local area. Local amenities include an Asda Supermarket, Costa Coffee, Subway and Card Factory all within walking distance. 5 London Road is located at the southern end of High Street close to the junctions with Nightingale Way and Swanley Lane

Date on Market:

13/03/2023

Ashford Retail to Rent - Ashford, Kent

This property is located in the centre of Ashford, Middle Row being at the junction of North Street and High Street in the centre of town. The property faces west towards the High Street and is extremely prominent. Ashford, one of Kent's designated growth centres, currently has a population of approximately 64,000 inhabitants and is set to grow substantially in the next 20 years. The town is centrally located within the county, benefitting from a fine communications network via the A20/M20 and five mainline railways. Ashford International Passenger station gives direct access to northern continental Europe via Eurostar and London is some 38 minutes distant via HS-1.

Date on Market:

11/10/2021

Ashford Retail to Rent - Ashford, Kent

Elwick Place is a 100,000 sq.ft. leisure, cinema and restaurant complex located in the heart of Ashford town centre where Elwick Road meets Bank Street in the 'shared space' area. Other occupiers include Macknade Foods, Matches Sports Bar, The Gastronomist Club and Snap Fitness. Ashford, one of Kent's designated growth centres, currently has a population of approximately 75,000 inhabitants and is set to grow substantially in the next 20 years. The town is centrally located within the county, benefitting from a fine communications network via the A20/M20 and five mainline railways. Ashford International Passenger station gives direct access to northern continental Europe via Eurostar and London is some 38 minutes distant via HS-1.

Date on Market:

08/01/2024

New Romney Retail to Rent - Greatstone-on-Sea

The café sits within the new Changing Tides Coastal Centre building at the northern end of the site with the café approx 56 sqm including a spacious room which has potential to be used flexibly together with an outdoor seating area. The Centre will contain accessible toilets and shower facilities, a catering concession and flexible space which could be used for training and education (both advertised for let for the rent of £1,250 PCM). It is intended that a water sports building will be formed at the southern end of the site (180sqm GIA) out of three shipping containers and the water sports businesses will have access to the education/training room in the Centre as well as exclusive use of the showers and changing facilities. In terms of operations, it is anticipated that the public toilets will be open all year round. The water sports businesses will operate between March to October only, with the beach huts and café open all year.

Property Type:

Leisure

Date on Market:

12/01/2026

West Kingsdown Retail to Rent - Sevenoaks

The property comprises an attractive three-storey building arranged over basement, ground and first floors. The elevations are painted and rendered beneath a traditional pitched slate-tiled roof, complemented by mixed glazed fenestration. To the rear, a single-storey flat roof extension. Ground floor: The basement provides plant, storage areas and beer storage. First floor: The ground floor offers the main trading accommodation with two bar/lounge areas, a central bar counter, kitchen, WCs, and supporting rooms. Externally, there is a pergola, smoking shelter, garden shed and outbuilding. Basement: The first floor comprises five rooms and a bathroom, a storage room, three bedrooms and a lounge, suitable for staff or ancillary accommodation.

Date on Market:

22/09/2025

Ramsgate Retail to Rent

Commercial leisure retail opportunity in major redevelopment and regeneration of the Royal Sands Ramsgate beachfront project.

Date on Market:

20/08/2024

Ramsgate Retail to Rent

Commercial leisure retail opportunity in major redevelopment and regeneration of the Royal Sands Ramsgate beachfront project.

Date on Market:

20/08/2024

Gillingham Retail to Rent - Gillingham, Kent

The commercial units are located in five buildings set around Gillingham Pier.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

05/08/2024

Maidstone Retail to Rent

The former FG Barnes MG/Vauxhall Vehicle Dealership is primely situated on the corner of the A274, Sutton Road, and Bircholt Road on Maidstone Industrial Estate. The surrounding area has a mixture of main car dealerships including Mercedes, Citroen, Mazda, Nissan, Hyundai and Motorpoint plus a series of Industrial national and local occupiers.

Date on Market:

29/07/2024

Dover Retail to Rent

Occupying a prime trading location within the popular St James’ Retail & Leisure Park with dual frontage onto Woolcomber Street. Situated mid-block in the restaurant quarter the unit is immediately adjacent to Papa Johns and German Doner Kebab, in the same block as Kaspa’s and Burger King

Property Type:

Hospitality

Date on Market:

05/02/2026

Tunbridge Wells Retail to Rent - Royal Tunbridge Wells

End of terrace premises arranged over ground, first and lower ground floors most recently occupied by an estate agency. Nearby occupiers include Moss, Black Sheep Coffee, Pho, Sainsburys and British Heart Foundation. End of terrace premises arranged over ground, first and lower ground floors most recently occupied by an estate agency. Nearby occupiers include Moss, Black Sheep Coffee, Pho, Sainsburys and British Heart Foundation.

Date on Market:

30/01/2026

Maidstone Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

28/01/2026

Borough Green Retail to Rent - Sevenoaks

The property is well located on the popular High Street between Western Road and Sevenoaks Road. There is a wide range of facilities in the immediate area including Costa Coffee, Co-op Food and Sainsburys Local as well as independent retailers, services and eateries. The main line railway station is within an easy walk. Sevenoaks is six miles north east and London thirty three miles. The main motorway network is available via the M20 Junction at Wrotham about one and a half miles away.

Date on Market:

22/01/2026

Maidstone Retail to Rent

Maidstone is a large town in Kent with a population of 110,000. Earl Street is the main restaurant location which runs along the southern side of the Fremlin Walk shopping centre. Other operators on Earl St include; Wagamama, Five Guys, Pizza Express, Nando’s, Giggling Squid, Wildwood, Zizzi, Prezzo & Wendy’s.

Date on Market:

08/12/2025

Canterbury Retail to Rent

The property is situated fronting St Peter's Street, a busy pedestrianised area being a continuation of the High Street and St George's Street, the prime retail area leading to the Westgate Towers. St Peter's Street is a popular tourist area with numerous restaurants, cafes and shops in the immediate area. It is also the main access from the city centre to Canterbury West Station and the University of Kent. There are several public car parks nearby and the Marlowe Theatre is within 200m.

Date on Market:

20/01/2026