I like this garden centre but not for the plants! Very often I find that the plants of a lesser…read morequality than the ones you buy in say Monkton Elm. I know its smaller but survival rate is not, in my opinion very good. However I love their gifts and if I am ever unsure of what to buy someone I can usually find it here. I love their garden utensils and you often find quirky but useful bits and pieces for the garden. Large displays of furniture for outside and conservatories. Also good books and cards etc. The little cafe is quick and clean and serves, not delicious food but value for money breakfasts and lasagnes etc. Staff friendly and very helpful.

A pretty nice garden centre. Niced sized carpark. It is not massive but not tiny. It has a nice…read moresized outdoor area mainly selling plants. Inside it sells more plants,books,gifts and other garden centre type things. It has a small but comfy and friendly cafe with a good selection of food and drink. It also has toilets.

Eden are a high class florists who will make up bunches of flowers either from their catalogue or…read moreany description you give them. I can personally recommend them for weddings as they made mine and my bridesmaids gorgeous boquets and centre pieces for our tables. They will also deliver locally for free.

This is a very large garden centre situated in West Monkton, just to the East of Taunton. It has a…read morelovely range of trees and outdoor plants, plus an enormous gift centre with crockery, local foodstuffs, etc. The cafe sells nice cakes and a wide range of cold and hot drinks.

Lovely arrangements at very competitive prices, this is a great little family business that I like…read moreto support whenever possible.

Abbey China is a small shop at the top of Cheap Street. In addition to china, the shop carries…read morejewelry and some evening type beaded handbags and beautiful belts. This shop always has so much affordable costume jewelry, that I can't walk by without going in. They carry items from the Butler Wilson line and offer great sales several times a year. The staff is wonderful about ordering items from London and will even phone and speak to the designer while you're there, to make sure that you're happy with the request. This is the place I go when I need a gift for a teenage girl or woman.

This is a bright, colourful and inspiring shop. We bought all the supplies here for crafting our…read morewedding invitations and thank you cards. Basically, you pick up a box, and then fill it with card or paper of your choice from a huge selection from the shelves along the wall. There are also crafting supplies - stickers, ribbon and equipment. Plus examples of what you can make with particular items. It's a dream of a shop, and easy to spend money in. Good job they have a loyalty scheme, where you can collect points and redeem them once you reach a certain amount, for money off your next purchase.

Such a shame to hear Beales are going to eventually drop the name Denners. The store has been…read morecalled that for over 100 years. I do hope Beales will now invest some real money into the store as it does need a refit.

On the Bank Holdiay weekend, I walked up to town specially to see if the Card Factory shop was…read moreopen. After finding my card, I thought I would have a pot of tea in Denners Fashion shop. The cafe/restaurant is situated on the top floor and I was pleasantly surprised by the bright and welcoming decor. The staff were very friendly and obliging. I spent a while talking with the Mangeress and sharing some of the features of the restaurant that I felt were special. It was a good discovery and feel confident that you too would enjoy having a break there. Try it out. Global Nomad

Quirky and individual jewellry store with a wide selection of stock at affordable prices…read more Fun place to browse for present inspiration

I have to say this lovely little shop always ensures I get a nice present for my wife at Christmas…read moreand for her Birthday. The ladies are always so nice and helpful and the range of quality goodies on sale always ensures my wife is pleased with her present from there. It's good to shop local and support business there as Bridgwater has had it's share of closures way before the Credit crunch bit!