Wish upon a starfish

Wish upon a starfish in Filey is a delightful gift shop offering unique handmade treasures, souvenirs, and exceptionally kind service.

Wish upon a starfish is a delightful independent gift shop nestled on John Street in the charming coastal town of Filey. This highly-rated establishment, boasting an impressive 4.8 out of 5 stars from customer reviews, is a true "gem" for visitors seeking unique handmade decorations, thoughtful gifts, and memorable holiday souvenirs to cherish.

Stepping inside, guests are often enchanted by the carefully curated selection of treasures, many of which are crafted by hand. Reviews consistently highlight the exceptionally warm and friendly nature of the staff, whose genuine kindness often extends to thoughtful gestures such as offering complimentary handmade decorations or small accessories, creating a truly memorable shopping experience for everyone who visits.

Visiting Information

Specific opening hours and accessibility features for Wish upon a starfish are not provided. For payment, the shop offers convenience by accepting major credit cards, debit cards, and NFC (contactless) payments. Please note that it does not operate on a cash-only basis.

4.8

from 8 reviews

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Showing 5 of 8 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.

Anonymous

3/5

5 months ago

Lovely shop and probably would have brought some things. Had a chat with the lady who was covering the shop for her family, unfortunately she said something out the blue which was very offensive to me, but said I hope you don’t mind me saying, and blurted it out. I left upset and walked out with nothing.

Anonymous

5/5

a year ago

Wonderful little gift shop in Filey winth handmade decorations and gifts. We went there during our holiday. The owner is adorable. She offered us a handmade christmas decoration for free on top of our buys. My wife was going through a hard day and she was very touched by her kindness.

Anonymous

5/5

2 years ago

Absolute gem. So many nice things, managed to get all of my holiday souvenirs in one visit. The lady behind the counter was so lovely, she even gave my 2yo girl a free hair accessory set because I mentioned we'd underpacked for our holiday. Lovely shop and worth a visit xx

Anonymous

5/5

3 years ago

Popped in this little shop while away at New Year. Greeted with a warm friendly welcome. Purchased a gift for a friend and saw other things I liked myself. Owner gave us a business card and my husband ordered the items to be sent as a suprise for my birthday. Fabulous service thank you.

Anonymous

5/5

2 years ago

Today i bought the most stunning wood carved stag for my lounge window absolutely over the moon with it, beautiful shop and what a wonderful lady to be served by 5hankyou so much.❤️❤️