Extended Saturday Opening Times…

We are extending our Saturday opening times to particularly accommodate younger players, those at  junior departments/ conservatoires and their families. We hope that helps our customers to be able to come and see us and spend longer with us. Especially if you bring cake!

Christmas Stockings!

Short of a present or two? Here’s an idea for you! Merry Christmas!

Violins and Basses Galore!

The Amati Exhibition is always a great opportunity to come and see the finest instruments and bows that Thwaites have to offer. Held in the fabulous setting of the Grand Ballroom at the Langham Hotel, this exhibition also features a performance by the esteemed Roby Lakatos. We are proud to be be loaning his ensemble read…

Vote for us in the MIA awards!

Click here to Vote! The Music Industries Association (MIA) is the UK trade association that represents the music making industry. It has the mission of “Creating and Encouraging Music Making”. All activities are devoted towards promoting the wide-ranging benefits of music making. The MIA also runs the industry charity, Music for All, which helps people read…

Back to school! Educational discounts…

September is always a busy time for us here at Thwaites! We love the fact that we are often the first port of call for many students who are starting out in their musical journeys and coming to get their instrument ready for their first lesson. It is always an exciting time! Here at Thwaites, read…

Hello cake! It must be Friday…

Only it’s not, it’s Thursday! But surely – every day is a cake day! Today, Marika our lovely luthier made us a ‘Galette des rois’ commonly known as the ‘King Cake’. Marika is clearly trying to educate us all in the art of the French patisserie. She tells us that the King Cake traditionally celebrates read…