This is a lovely shop crammed full of items for the artist and hobby enthusiast. The staff are very…read morehelpful and will order items if they are not in stock. The range is good but some prices are a little on the high side for the more run of the mill items. The isles are close together which makes it hard for a pushchair. Parking is up the road in the public car parks and the shop is located on on of the town centres main roads.

Craft fans rejoice! This store does feel a bit like a MacDonalds of all things arts and crafts -…read morebut once you get over the impersonal, chainstore feel, there's lots to spend your hard earned cash on! Personally I like the beading and jewellery-making selection, which is pretty impressive. Lots of glass beads, acrylic, copper wires, findings etc - and stuff to also make boy bling, like packets of shell beads, cord etc. The only real downside is the location, which is a bit of a walk from the city centre. Sure it's great if you have a car because there's loads of free parking. But if you're on foot, you do have to make a special trip in a rather wind exposed and unattractive part of town! As I don't live in Nottingham, when I do go there, I don't usually have a great deal of time to spend and have to rely on public transport and my feet to get from a to b. Consequently I tend to visit the central stores rather than make a special trip to the Lady Bay Retail Park. That's really the only downside.

Wow this place is huge you can just got lost in here! There…read moredoesnt seem to be much method to their layout and a map would be useful. Great if you want to personalise something or keep they kids busy on wet days. They also do instore demos. Somethings are exspensive, but if your looking to do your own things for say a wedding then it will work out quiet good.

This is a very comprehensive art & crafts materials shop, and you can always find what you are…read morelooking for here - from canvases to portfolios, from kids crayons to drafting pens. The staff are very helpful too and can help you find your way around the slightly disarrayed shelves. There is a large selection of cardboards and modelling materials, hobby and crafts supplies, and a wide selection of painting implements and pigments. However I wouldnt say that it is good value for money, as even nearby shops can have better prices on the same items (John E Wrights for drafting supplies and Trent Uni shop for all else) but if you bother to search online you will be rewarded with even better prices yet.

If you like Crafts you're going to LOVE Craftzone! It's not very easy to find so if you haven't…read morebeen before don't worry if you think you're in the wrong place! You park at the side of the building (there are signs saying 'Craftzone Parking') and then walk back towards the road, and go into the building up the steep ramp. When you get to the top of the ramp, turn left and you're there! It's a massive craft shop and they sell just about everything - people travel miles to get here and it really is worth a trip. It's sometimes quite messy and there is so much stuff, so you really need to have some time in your hands to make the most of your trip! the staff are really friendly and will always give advice etc if you need it. They also do workshops, I'm not sure when but all the info will be on the website. Price wise it's pretty good value, but its the range of stuff thats really the best thing about the shop. Prepare to spend a fortune!!!!!!

Great little art and craft supplies shop, stocks most types of art supplies, good range paint paper…read morepencil etc. Alo some craft supplies but quite limited. quite expensive on price, but paying for the conveinece of availability in a very small town. staff very helpful but can be very busy on a saturday

Coleman's Art shop is located on the High Street in Stamford. Unfortunately it is only a small…read morestore and can sometimes get very cramped and difficult to view the products on display. It stocks a wide range of craft items, with a very good range for card makers to buy; there is also a good range of painting related products on display. Do not miss the small room at the back as sometime products are not where you may expect them to be and often I will find an item in the room at the rear that I expected to find in the front of the shop, and just presumed they were out of stock of. The main staff are very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly however I do find that if someone has been brought in from the stationary shop next door to cover a shift then their product knowledge is poor. They are also very willing to try and order in an out of stock item for you.

'Coleman's' is a great place to pop into when you need a crafty item. They have a huge variety of…read moreproducts and stock, which lets you really choose what you want to get. The prices are a little bit steep for some of the items, but then on other occasions, you can grab a real bargain when you look around. The assistants are very helpful, and will use their personal knowledge to offer advice and help to the customers who require it. If there is ever something you want, which they don't stock, they are always willing to order it in for you. These goods then tend to be received very shortly after the order is placed, making it even more efficient.

Really good art supplies shop. It's located across the road from both the college and university,…read moreso perfect for course materials. The prices can be quite high, but they are average for art materials, as they are generally expensive anyway. One really good point is they offer student discount if you attend college, you just need to show your college card when you make a purchase. Staff are friendly and helpful if you have any questions.