Great shop on three floors: art, cards, gifts, kitchenware, jewellery, clothes.. And a fab little…read moreself service coffee shop on the first floor. Tea, coffee, hot choccie.and some lush cakes. Cosy sofas, great music playing (Bob Dylan as I sit here writing this). Oh and free wifi :)

Cute little shop on the Morecambe promenade. They specialise…read morein doll's houses and furniture, they have a great range. I personally don't have a doll's house fetish, but my partner does. I do like to look at the highly-detailed quality items though. The shop also caters for childrens toys, board games and novelty gifts too. Worth a look inside, no matter how big a kid you are.

Selling an awesome selection of t-shirts along with fun, brightly coloured tutus and corsets, this…read moreis the most fun and vibrant shop in Lancaster. Unlike other shops I went to, they were friendly, attentive (but not too much) and relaxed.

Junction is a new designer menswear shop in Ulverston. There is only one other menswear shop here…read more I will do a proper review when it's been open a couple of weeks.

Junction is top quality gear i have used the shop ever since it opened as it sold alot of unique…read moregear that alot of people haven't yet started wearing which is a good thing as you get the latest top brands before any stores in the area. the prices are reasonable and even better when they have there deals on such as 20% Everything which is great keep up the top class clothing junction

A lovely little surprise of a place in the heart of Ambleside. It makes a welcome change from shop…read moreafter shop of walking gear, Beatrix Potter souvenirs and other tourist shops. There are 2 floors full to the gunnels of all kinds of products from great British designers as well as some other cool Europeans ones too. All modern, funky little unique designs from the Sedburgh Soap company Bud Duck, the Big Tomato Company, Suck Uk who produce the most adorable Salt and Pepper Bots and quirky stationary products from Takkoda, to name just a few. Some of my favourite finds in the store were the cookie stamps, adorable magnets in the shape of sparrows and Babbushkups, a trio of Russian Doll inspired glasses.

I love this store... mostly because they have such an assortment of items that I can find something…read morefor everyone I am shopping for... and myself of course. I particularly love the journals/books. Last time I purchased a Listography journal, this time I purchased a journal that gives you hundreds of topics to write about. Not just any kind of topic, but things like: Write a love letter to a person you dislike, What would you buy from the SkyMall catalogue and why?, or write a ransom note. More stuff to keep me from actually being productive! I also purchased a humorous Mother's Day card (my mom is American, but I feel the need to send her a card on British Mothering Day as well... lucky she is, two Mother's Days in one year) and a coffee mug for myself that says 'BLIMEY' and on the back it explains that it is an exclamation of surprise. Better than any tacky tourist souvenir shop. Of course there were a lot of things that I did not purchase, otherwise I would not have been able to have a very luxurious lunch... and dinner, but it is hard to narrow it all down. For example, the 'Poo Log' and the 'What My Poo Tells Me" books would be fantastic purchases for people like my brother, but completely unnecessary. If you are looking for others, souvenirs, or just something for yourself... bypass everything else and stop here!

Full disclosure; I have met the owners of this shop and like them personally. Nevertheless,…read morespeaking as objectively as possible, I do recommend their unique craftsmanship on its own merits. Their very creative shop engraves gorgeous crystal objects, everything from a set of personalized wine glasses, to any image you care to have deeply etched into a memorial glass, to impossibly delicate butterflies sculpted to form a crystal bowl. Words don't do their artful craft justice, I suggest you check out their web site to see samples of their work for yourself. For me, they created on lovely crystal a personalized memento of my trip through this astoundingly scenic area, as well as a deeply meaningful image of a loved one whom I had lost recently. I was very moved when I saw the results. I also know that they have created treasured heirlooms worthy of the royals, for whom they have created masterpieces on special occasions. Located discreetly in the back of the shop, there hangs a picture of The Queen watching as the master craftsman creates one of his pieces for her. I understand that crystal engraving at this level is a dying craft, so if you happen to be in this picturesque area you owe it to yourself to pay this little shop a visit.

The cottage museum is right across from the castle and you might miss it if you're not looking…read moreclosely! It's only open a few hours a day in the summertime, but if you're popping in for a castle tour, it's worth a visit. They usually have a lady inside dressed in period clothing, explaining how someone would have lived in a cottage that size. The museum is very tiny (watch your head, especially into the loft) and very hands-on. Every time I go, there are children in there looking totally enthralled, and the guide is always very good with them.

this a great shop with lots of bargins, from toys to stationary to sweets to toiletries. most items…read moreare cheaper than other places but you need to buy when you see them because they wont be there for long. ideal for childrens party stocks you can get everything you need from under one roof