Not the biggest Homebase, but it is quite a good one. The plants are always in good condition and…read morethe garden centre really well organised. They revolve their display stock frequently, so you can often pick up a furniture bargain if you don't mind ex-display. The staff are knowledgable and keen to assist, particularly the staff involved with paint etc. Get a homebase card, a reward card which enables you points which convert into monetary vouchers to spend, it's not the best scheme, but it all helps!

Such a small shop front but when you walk in its like tardis! It sells all those strange things you…read morecant get anywhere else such as a fruit de-seeder & also useful things like a ball of string. there is cooking equipment and tomato plants, candles etc. even a pet department-worth a visit just to look and wonder if nothing else!

Located in the heart of Lightwater village. This is a diy/general store…read moreThere aren't many diy shops close to the Lightwater area and this shop does have quite a range of diy items. Building, plumbing, carpentry and electrical items are all stocked Screws and bolts etc can be purchased singularly as opposed to by the pack, which you will not find in any other diy shop or builders merchants. It also caters for animal food, but this does come at a slightly higher price, but this is compensated by a friendly, knowledgeable service. Free off road parking to the front of the store

The Range has a large range of household stuff. There are some well known brands available but not…read moreall stuff is branded. Of particular note is the large arts and crafts section. The sticker section alone is massive. Well worth a visit.

Lovely household items which are a bit different to the normal shop…read more Lots of nice items and soft furnishings as well as photo frames and some nice pictures. The candles are nice and the displays are well laid out and make you want to buy something. The staff are good and it always smells nice.

Very inviting shop with good window displays that make you feel like you want to go in and browse…read more Good quality produts and some great household items which are not in other shops.

Absolutely fantastic local shop selling high end items at reasonable prices. somewhat of a local…read morefamous shop iconic for the bins and mops/brushes placed outside of the shop. Often places such as robert dyas dont have some things which can usually be found here. Tools/plumbing equipment etc its all here. The stafff are helpful and can generally assist you with anything that you cant find or worry if it will work for the job you had in mind. Some items a little on the pricey side as I guess they cant get the discounts huge retail chains can get, but its family run, local and friendly. Worth paying a bit more for in my opinion.

Unrivalled in its catergory as an everything shop. Its like the hardware store in the two Ronnie's…read more"fork andle" sketch, I reckon its the only place in the world where you could probably get a sky hook or a pot of tartan paint. Fantastic!!, go and buy some jubilee clips and lock nuts now.

Some people are addicted to tobacco or drink or drugs. My vice is cooking gadgets and cookbooks…read more So, Lakeland is my preferred place to feed my dirty habit when I'm feeling weak! If any of you Yelpers see me furtively sneaking in, you're within your rights, no in fact it's your duty to escort me out. Or at least confiscate my credit card! Lakeland describe themselves as the home of creative kitchenware and when I walk in here, there are so many things I didn't even know I wanted until I see them! Fortunately, my Chinese thrift genes kick in and over-ride immediate impulse buying. Otherwise I would be broke and I would need a much larger kitchen to store all my new gadgets Safe to say, I could spend hours browsing, imagining, thinking up recipes as I walk round. To be fair, you can find a lot of stuff here that's not available elsewhere and while you do pay a slight premium, I've found their equipment well-made and durable. I've made myself a pact. Walk round and decide what I would like to buy. Go away and have lunch first. Return and if I still really want it, I get it. Some favourite purchases over the years have included my cook's blowtorch, silicon baking sheets and coolskin gauntlet oven gloves. Now, can I really justify buying a pressurised foamer.....?

Lakeland is akin to a religion (or is that an addiction) for many of its faithful followers. This…read moregenerously proportioned branch is located in a pretty lane off Guildford's High Street. Staff are extremely helpful when you can't instantly locate the item you are seeking. All the renowned bestsellers are available here; many kitchen supplies can be bought in trial packs so you can confirm their virtues before investing in the full-sized version. My (secret) tip - recommended by a Good Housekeeping insider - is a bottle of their Sticky Stuff Remover does exactly what it says on the outside and rescues you from the eternal battle to remove stubbornly irksome labels and price tags.

I was after a kettle, i tried to request help, but all staff were with other customers. I decided…read moreto open up the box of a kettle i liked but wasnt on display. As i was doing this, i was quite rudely told by a scruffy looking staff member (bald with tattoos) " dont open the box" I left the store not wishing to spend my money when your staff are rude.

A large homware/DIY/Home shop to use when you cant be bothered to venture to the large names like B…read moreand Q Or Wickes. Stock a large selection of bits and bobs from washers to bolts to screwdrivers batteries and kettles. One of the biggest in the area i think i usually stop in here if i need anything as its on my way to/from work when i'm that way. Staff are all friendly and polite and will always be pleased to help you. Feels like a family run business. Great