Traditional family run shop. Offers higher end mens and ladies wear as well as a wedding outfitters…read moreand hire service. The mens section is comprehensive with sizes for the larger man and a fitting service with traditional knowledge and courtesy. There is a very good sports and hiking section and also a school outfitters department. They also stock gifts, shoes, walking stick, leatehr goods. A really pleasant place to shop in.

Traditionally run family shop just off the town centre on Norwich Road. This shop offers clothing…read morefor the slightly higher end of the market. They also have a very good wedding hire service. Extremely good selection of menswear in a variety of sizes. They are also school outfitters and they have a sports department as well as gifts, shoes etc. A great place to shop with fantastic service and knowledge. Private car park round the back of the shop which is looked after by a car park attendant.

This is a great retail clothing outlet in Ipswich, there are plenty of great new and fashionable…read moreitems for sale within this shop. They sell everything from handbags to shoes and all kinds of clothes. They have a large changing room with plenty of cubicles. The display of shoes is really good rather then all on one shelf they are laid out at the back of the store in a square with plenty of seating. There bags are atractivly displayed on glass shelving so you can see what the bags look like all over. They always seem to have a sale on which is good as I feel there prices are really rather high. I know its good fashion but is still a little pricey in my opinion (but then I do normally shop in Primark).

Poundland is perhaps the most aptly named store in Colchester every item in store is a pound. Not…read moreonly does this save on time at the tills, you do not have to go scrabbling around for an elusive price tag as in so many other stores. As the store is part of a long chain of shops, big brands can be found alongside the usual bargain bin fare. At the time of writing, Belkin computer cables and Coca Cola are both available for purchase. Although the tills can often get rather busy, I can only recommend a visit to see for yourself. Therefore, I am giving Poundland Colchester four out of a possible five stars.

Does what it says on the tin - everything is £1. Thought it would be cheap and tacky but surprised…read morehow many bands there are avaliable. You can be generous and let the kids pick whatever they want without breaking the bank! Always something to buy.

Nice jewellers in The Thoroughfare part of Ipswich. Staff very helpful and knowledgeable although…read moreprices of the jewellery are expensive. Very helpful when it comes to jewellery repairs - I always take my broken jewellery here to be repaired. Great window displays.

Barnardos in Felixstowe suffers from its rather strange set up. It really doesn't have the familiar…read morefeel of a second hand shop at all. You walk through the door and straight into a long rail of mixed and confused clothing. Around the walls are brand new items - such as gift bags and cards. The really interesting things are in a strange little ante-chamber in the back. The prices here are still ok and haven't inflated like a lot of charity shops in the area. Still, its design does make you want to leave as soon as you've walked in. It's an uncomfortable shop to be in - which is a shame because it's for a very good cause.

Cash Converters is one of my favourite stores of all time. CDs are almost all priced at three quid,…read morewhich is astonishing considering the excellent condition of the goods. DVDs are similarly priced, making for huge savings in the long run. Second-hand electronics are also available, which I have never had any issues with over the past ten or so years. Staff are always helpful and welcoming, which is more than can be said for some larger, more famous stores. In all, a brilliant shop for cheap entertainment, even if it is somewhat far from the town centre itself five stars.

Cash converters is a gold mine. It's always worth a visit for cd's dvd's etc even random furniture…read moreitems can be found. The stock seems to change quite often so it's always worth going in even if you don't want anything specific. I've found the staff are very helpful and are happy to offer advise if you looking to either buy or sell

A good-quality supermarket selling every kind of food and drink imaginable - pricier than Tesco's…read morebut worth it

On the high street. A little expensive clothes- but very…read moregood quality This has wonderfull cafe area- very clean and nice food too.

The Works is a discount bookshop, with prices significantly cheaper than places like Waterstone's…read moreup the road. However, many of the books are cheap for a reasoon and could be found in the neighbouring charity shops for much cheaper. However, there are some gems to be found, so perserverance is the order of the day. In all, good value if you are willing to hunt.

Great shop and loads of bargains to be had. It's handy for finding small cheap gifts for children's…read morebirthday/Christmas presents. They do quite a lot of art and crafty things there to.