Super Saver is a cheap thrift shop at the bottom of Bexleyheath Broadway away from the main…read moreshopping mall. This shop holds some stock which I haven't seen in other discount stores, namely some brightly coloured containers which have a 60s looking hippy pattern on and some moving noisy pictures (such as pictures of the ocean with ocean sounds which are quite soothing) which are ideal ornaments for living rooms. A small selection of tools and DIY materials can also be found on the shelves. I liked the smell of this shop, obviously the owners have burnt some incense to give the shop a nice, calming aroma and make it welcoming and comfortable. Despite the appearance of the shop, it is not a pound shop but it is still significantly cheaper than supermarkets and other household stores. It is small and not good if you have the kids with you as there is plenty which they can knock off the shelves and break. Parking is nearby at the bowling alley or pay and display around the corner should you wish to load your goods into the car as near to the shop as possible. Wardens patrol the area regularly so resist giving into that "I'll only be a minute" mentality which catches so many people out.

Although I usually lack adequate space for bulk purchasing, my mother-in-law (and her large chest…read morefreezer) can rarely resist the deals available from Costco. For instance, a 5lb block of mozzarella cheese is about the same price as 1lb shredded from Tesco... now she has to put in the effort of grating it herself, but she has two days off a week anyway so she might as well take the time and save the money. Costco's housebrand is called "Kirkland" and is actually very high quality for affordable prices. I can honestly say I have been buying Kirkland products for years and would highly recommend pretty much anything Kirkland brand. We usually try to avoid this store on the weekends because the traffic from Lakeside can make for some pretty scary encounters however the parking lot is very large so at least finding a spot will be painless. Membership is £50 a year but allows 2 adults so if you're savvy, you can possibly share a membership between two families like my MIL (she shares with one of her sisters). If you are having a party, I highly recommend the cakes from the bakery here. We ordered the chocolate bundt cake and a carrot cake for a party we had and both were cheap, moist and sinfully delicious - especially the carrot cake! Definitely worth the membership if you have a big family or a big event to host but make sure you check the hours first because on some days they open early to business owners and not to the public until noon or later.

I tried to buy petrol at Thurrock last weekend and was unable to do so as I had the 'wrong cards'…read moreIf you have a Halifax card or Nat West the chances are the pump will not accept it.We spoke to the guy at the pumps and he said yes that's right it probably won't work - there's a dispute going on. So we had to buy petrol In Aveley which was 5p dearer per litre. When I got home and rang them and was told it's my banks fault. Totally not interested in my situation. Definitely not going to help customer relations WAS NOT IMPRESSED WITH THIS ATTITUDE Shame on you Costco you should sort your problems and look after your customers

I love this little shopping centre it has everything I need for a good Saturday out shopping. First…read moreoff you can park in Sainsburys car park but it's always busy so you may have to wait. It's free for disabled blue badge holders in any bay. Alternatively there is on street parking around the other side of the shopping centre if coming in from where the old Zens nightclub used to be. There are about 6 on street blue badge bays here but no normal parking. Inside the centre there are many varied shops like the 99p store great for bargains as is Wilkinsons, then there's a great Greggs for getting some lunch, there's a cheap card shop, a thorntons, a Peacocks love that store, supadrugs, McDonalds (yuk), as well as much more ie shoes, household, small stalls, nail and beauty shops, furniture etc. Well worth a visit, plus there's an indoor market area with quite a few stalls selling pet foods, clothes, shoes, mobile phone stuff etc it's small but the stalls have been there years.

This Sainsburys is so close to me, but most of the time I just head elsewhere because it doesn't…read moresell everything that I want. For example, it doesn't always have king prawns and the cheese selection is mostly cheddar or cream cheese (maybe I've always shopped on a off day). So if you want the basics such as fruit or milk etc then no problem, if you want something a bit different (not that king prawns are that odd...), then you would be better visiting Sainsburys in Crayford.

Quite a small store with a very small carpark which can take half hour to get a space on Saturdays…read more Shop stocks the general stuff you'll need day to day but for mega big shops go to a larger one. Do have toilets but they are often closed due to vandalism. Disabled toilet with radar key.

Discount City is a thrift shop which has been part of Northumberland Heath ever since I can…read moreremember. In terms of the products it sells, there's nothing there which is too special. It is mainly housewares such as plastic boxes and kitchen supplies (cleaning goods, basic china and glassware) as well as a few cheap toys and games for the kids. There are a few gift type shelves with ornaments and random tat, for instance I looked a few times at a small statue of a westie wearing a jumper which might have gone with the rest of my mum's weird china dog collection, but I resisted. Price wise you should not expect to part with a few pounds for most items in the shop. A majority are cheaper than you would find them in most other shops and aren't great quality but will probably last long enough to say you've had your moneys worth. Parking outside the shop is a big no-no as that section of Bexley Road is very narrow and even the slightest obstruction brings the whole village to a standstill. The best place to park is the pay and display car park in Mill Road just a short walk away.

This is my local M&S, and so it's only a 10 minute walk to here or a even quicker drive! There is…read moreplenty of free parking, as it's based in a retail development that also has other shops such as Next Home, TKMaxx, Costa etc. It opens at 8am (which is quite early) and from open always has full range of products. They have a bakery, so there is always fresh bread and cakes. There is a really good range of food and even though this is a lot smaller than M&S in Bluewater, they always seem to have whatever I want to make a dinner. They also sell some stuff for the home and socks! I like shopping here, and I like the friendly staff.

Showhouse Furniture specialises in discounted furniture which is all ex-display from show houses…read more There is the opportunity for some real bargains here, some lovely furniture is on offer which would add character to any living room, dining room or bedroom. The prices not the cheapest on the market when you compare them to the likes of Ikea but they are slashed compared to equivalent quality goods on the High Street. The stock varies depending on what they can get hold of and if you are looking to furnish a room, this shop is well worth a look. Access is easy, the shop is down the road from the Broadway and is a 10-15 minute walk from the main bus stops. The best place to park is around the corner in the bowling alley car park. The road is patrolled all the time by traffic wardens so avoid the temptation to pull up outside the shop.

Good old Primark! Sometimes, you just need a t-shirt... Perhaps a red t-shirt for a Yelp party this…read moreFriday... Perhaps you don't normally wear red and you just want a t-shirt you can wear once and then either use to paint, or maybe to mop up spilled drinks. What I'm getting at here, is that I needed a cheap... CHEAP piece of cloth, that was red, would suitably cover my, ever-growing, man boobs and didn't make me look too ridiculous (which is pretty hard). Primark was just the ticket... After dodging the minion-emblazed beach t-shirts and the tweety-bird 'gangsta' tops, I found what I wanted. A t-shirt... That was red... And pretty much fit my boobs. All for the princely sum of £7. Lovely. This is the sort of situation that makes Primark shine. Don't get me wrong. The staff STILL hate working there. They all look like they'll kill you with a clothes hanger if you dare ask them a question. AND they still take an age to serve you at the till. But you know what... I don't care. If I want to feel like the sun shines out of my arse while I'm buying a t-shirt... I'll go elsewhere. If I want a pretty decent top, for basically no money. Primark is where I go. I'm rarely dissappointed.

This is just the most awful clothes shop ever. You walk in (well try to anyway) and are lucky if…read moreyou don't fall over from the amount of clothes that are all over the floor. This place is like one huge ungloryfied jumble sale, but to be honest you'd probably get better clothes at a jumble anyway.

To be honest this place is ok. Its good how you can get tons of games and tech for cheap prices…read more at what I'd say is mint condition. My problem is due to the lack of space the place can get pretty crowded but apart from that it's ok.

Really lovely people and reasonably priced. Lessons are cheap and excellent value. Truly a little…read morediamond in Dartford's thorny crown, that's for sure. One of the good shops left. Long live Dingo Jacks!