I'm not sure what to say about this place other than OMFG ITS AN OLD SCHOOL TOY STORE! Stepping…read moreinto Hakings Bazaar is an experience all on its own. It's kind of like sensory overload with all of the flashing lights and noises but that's thee reason I love it!

This shop is situation in the Lower Mall in Bluewater next to Marks and Spencers. It is a great…read moreshop for traditional toys like the Rubixs cube to fun toys like toilet golf as well as some great stocking fillers. It's also a good place to buy items to put in home made christmas crackers like the old fashioned fish that curl up in your hand and jumping beans (remember them?). I bought quite a few little stocking fillers like a growing penguin, a little man that my toddler can bend bubbles, a Kazoo (that you blow) all for under £1 each. This shop will take you back to your childhood. The service is also really good as I asked if they sold a certain type of item and the lady said they used to and went to their store room to see if they had any of the items left. Unfortuantely they did not but she went out of her way to help me.

I guarantee you that if you are looking for a pressie for your mum or nan, you will find it here…read more It is a mum and nan heaven! Sitting conveniently opposite the entrance to Hampton Court Palace, The Gardenarium sells garden gifts (not big stuff like lawnmowers), such as trowls, matts, watering cans etc, as well as a full range of home gifts. I spied a cabinet full of jewellery, candles, cushions, kitchenware, organic jams, chocolates etc. The items on sale here are well chosen. The food comes from places like Daylesford Organic, the kitchenware includes a range from Emma Bridgewater. I love her stuff so much. But it is pricy. My dream would be to have a kitchen with all of her spotty range in. Spotty crockery makes me happy. There were plenty of yummy mummies visiting when I was here. I'm sure this shop gets its full share of tourists. Even though I live in this area, I don't see why I can't shop like a tourist too - why let them have all the fun?

A lovely shop for browsing and finding little treasures and treats for the home and garden. If…read moreyou've always craved a French bistro chair, you'll find them here, in an impressive and surprising range of colours, from sky blue to aubergine. Their other garden furniture is pretty, tempting and often well-priced. Also worth looking here, for sweet, inspiring and sometimes quirky items for gifts - suitable for all age groups and tastes - or as a personal treat.

Oops, I got my streets mixed up when I checked in on my Yelp up ... the main Magma store has moved…read morefrom Earlham Street to larger premises in Shorts Gardens. It still stocks its amazing selection of gifts and books, but somehow it has lost some of its magic. I liked the cramped displays before, now everything is nice and spacious and tidy, giving you too much of an overview at first sight. Mind you, you still find the odd gem here, and I'll definitelly be back ...

This place has lots of very unique design books, gifts, and toys upstairs and a wide selection of…read moredesign magazines downstairs. It was my favorite find from visiting London.

I can't believe that this shop exists…read more A whole shop dedicated to Sylvanian families, just off the main street between Highbury and Stoke Newington. I'm so glad that these toys are still around- I was a huge fan when I was growing up (I had the school, hotel, farm and had a large collection of frogs, bears, raccoons and rabbits) and am pleased to see that they haven't tried to rebrand the toys to make them cool/modern. The shop sells figures, accessories, buildings and props. It is amazing.

The only literal shop in the whole world that stocks and sells Sylvanian Families. Remember those…read moretoys from your childhood? I loved them, so going to this shop is like taking a trip back in time. The only place in the whole WORLD! Now, I'm completely out of touch with what the kiddies play with these days, but for any parents reading this, please take your young ones here - great toys for your young un's. or amazing nostalgia who grew up with them.

This is a nice little children's shop with a great variety of clothes toys and shoes. While…read moreoverpriced, the customer service has been great in my opinion! I went here to get a balloon for my daughters first birthday. It was the number 1 balloon and it was 10£! A lot right? Well it promptly blew away when we left the shop because it wasn't tied in tight enough to the ribbon. We went back the the shop and explained and they happily gave us another balloon for free. This is the kind of customer service I really appreciate. Would have given this store a 5 if the prices were more reasonable.

Great place. They do really good haircuts, are very friendly, let children play with the toys and…read morehave fun. This is a high end place but it is not overly expensive and they do not pretend to be anything that they are not. thumbs up !

This is a pretty little shop selling all kinds of magical gifts. The shop looks beautiful from the…read moreoutside and is well worth a visit inside to see what little bits and pieces you can pick up. The staff are extremely helpful and are delighted to welcome you in to the store.

If you are in a hurry for a nice quirky pressie, the lemon tree is the shop to lose yourself in and…read morea few quid as well, though you can get nice things for £1. It is a lovely shop with lots of intersting and original ideas and the staff is also brilliant, helping you make up your mind. Worth visiting it!

I came across this shop by chance, and agree that it's a great place to buy cards, gift wrap, etc…read more which are slightly out of the ordinary. It's not the cheapest place to buy cards, but not the most expensive either - there's a fair selection around £1.50 to £2, which compares favourably with places like Clinton's and Paperchase. Staff were very friendly and (and here comes a really embarrassing admission) they were playing some really cool music - not the usual 'piped music' tat - which actually lifted my spirits, and probably lulled me into buying something I hadn't meant to

Diva Card Shop is one of the best places to go if you want something different. I have found lots…read moreof hilarious cards and this is the shop I always go to when getting cards for friends. In addition to cards Diva has great accessories and other items that make great gifts. I have purchased earrings, pictures frames and even wrapping paper. The staff at Diva is friendly and they always go above and beyond. I bought a picture frame and the salesgirl dug the box out of the back so I wouldn't have to worry about the frame breaking. Diva's great selection and excellent customer service make it one of the best card and gifts shops I've used.

This second hand shop at the top of the high street opened a few years ago. It is fairly small…read moreinside the actual shop but has been quite well designed. I always enjoy looking in the large windows at the shop front, whenever I pass by, as it has a really good displayof items for sale. There is a small selection of books but they are well priced, especially those that are for children. There have been several new items of clothing in the store in the past that have been great bargains as they can be purchased complete with the original tags.