The Wells antique centre is situated a little way out of the centre of town - down where the old…read morerailway station used to be. In fact I think the building itself is an old railway shed or something similar. It's a wonderful place if you're interested in antiques and like to have a rummage about looking for a bargain as it's slightly chaotically laid out and you're encouraged to handle the goods. There's a lot of old furniture, tables, chairs etc - but the goods on sale change all the time so you never know what you're going to stumble across. The prices are very good I reckon - we recently bought a set of four oak dining chairs from them for £40 - and the service is very friendly.

I love a good mooch and this was just the place for me bought 4 books on my last visitread more

Brilliant variety. Some quality stuff at fare prices. Well worth a visit, large car park. Great…read moreservice with free delivery on large items.

Holt Antiques at Walsingham Mill specialises in retailing antiques spanning the 15thC, 16thC,…read more17thC, 18thC and early 19thC, selling antique oak and country furniture, antique metalware, antique portraits, antique ceramics, antique wood carvings, antique treen and related decorative items. Trading hours do vary so it is always best to ring in advance of any planned visit!

If I was rich then I would spend a lot of money in here buying out their range of contemporary…read morefurniture. The store is stylish and the furniture matches that! Lifestyle And Home can be found on Forehill in Ely, which is close to the centre and train station. It's so fresh and modern with all of the current trends visible. It reminds me somewhat of Joscelyne Clement in Cambridge, very artsy.

Walsinghams or to give it it's full name - Walsingham & son Ltd - is my favourite shop in Wells…read morenext the sea. It's situated towards the bottom end of Staithe strert and is an old-fashioned hardware and ironmongers that sells just about every non-food related item you could possibly think of. From DIY equipment and tools to fishing tackle, airguns and knives, from beach equipment, balls, toys and kites to mops, buckets and pots and pans - Walsinghams has the lot. It's spread over two floors and the amount of gear they pack in there is phenomenal. What's particularly impressive is the prices they charge for things - it's all excellent value. They also sell coal and logs if you looking for these.