We visited Lambert on our holiday to London, it had good prices and friendly service so we picked…read moreup a few fun trinkets. However after paying, one of us checked the receipt and the full Visa card number and expiry date were printed on the receipt! This seemed sketchy as every other receipt always had the first numbers starred out. In calling the bank they agreed this was fishy and cancelled the card as a precaution. Just something to watch out for when shopping!

I love to buy cheesy souvenirs whenever I visit a foreign land. This is a great spot right by…read moretrafalgar square. This shop was perfect, it had everything I was looking for and more. No pressure to buy anything which is great. I walked away a happy tourist. I should also mention based on my shopping they are have the best prices around.

Greetings is not a generic card shop. The whole store carries a multitude of greeting cards that…read morecover every occasion and every personality type. Some of their cards are not politically correct and others are extremely formal. They also carry wrapping paper, bags and even alarm clocks in the back, so if you're hunting for a gift and a card you may only have to go to one place. No card in this place would cost more than £4. You're in for a bargain and you're guaranteed to find what you're looking for.

This is my favourite gift shop, move away clintons.... this shop sells various cards, uniques gifts…read moresuch as teddies and glassware gifts, unique boutique style jewellery, mens-womens-kids gifts and party essentials. I always buy gifts from here because you won't find these products anywhere else, they truelly are beautiful, sometimes I spoil myself and buy myself a treat from here. They also sell the best scented candles and oils, do visit this shop, based in lordship lane, east dulwich:)

Highly creative, reasonable prices. Big selection of designs, some are in the gift shop of the…read moreTate Modern museum nearby. Post-it note origami. Umbrellas that change pattern when wet. Star Wars storm trooper bottle opener. Dinosaur bottle opener. Beer soap

We saw this on our way to dinner in London recently and we were curious what the name of the store…read morestood for. There was a very nice guy behind the counter who explained that it didn't mean the U.K. Sucked. The store is filled with lots of unusual items. I especially liked the color changing umbrella. I wanted to buy everything I saw. He gave me a great catalogue that you can order from. Drop by and see what great things they have.

They are an independent gift shop and café Chislehurst in the High Street…read more   The unique shop sells homewares, clothing, accessories, food and gifts from established brands and more unusual and artisan traders. So want something slightly different then check this place out. The Café at Wrattens serves simple food, done well from fresh wholesome home-made cakes to bacon butties alongside quality coffees, teas and soft drinks. In fact this place gave me the best tea I have ever had in any cafe / tea room. I also love the wooden tables, beige/brown colour scheme and the fact that they make their own food. The staff are also very pleasant, happy and welcoming.

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!

A unique gift shop a la Magma meets Design Museum. The stock…read moreconsists of the wittiest cards, toys, home accessories, books, games, jewellery... and most importantly of those crazy arty 'things.' (i.e. plastic egg hatching a basil plant)

This place has a unique selection of interesting and kitschy gifts. They even threw in a miniature…read morerubber ducky at my request. Can't wait to see what they have next time I visit.

The Orange Tree is a small shop filled to bursting with stuff. Not a chain store, it's one of those…read moreplaces you will find that gift fir the awkward aunt or favourite friend. Definitely one to look in if you are in the area.

I like this place a lot! It is like a wonderland, even if I don't need to buy anything I like to…read morepop in and see what's there:) And it's not a chain, which means that a lot of things are unique and I don't have to wonder whether I'm bringing the same birthday gift as the person next to me!

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.

Blue Turtle is a small, inexpensive gift store selling everything for pigs in skirts, to dog…read morestatues to tea cups. The prices here are really low ( a piggy bank for 2.99), a ceramic nearly life size dog for 15 pounds and I have often seen sales here. This store does great one of kind presents like ethnic jewelry, and unique vases. If you are looking for a present to reflect a personality and you want an inexpensive truly unique gift, have a look here.

Not the sort of shop you would expect to find outside of London. It's full of great lines that you…read morehaven't seen elsewhere. If you are bored of shopping at homes and interiors shops then Eden Rose is the shop for you. The shop is a pleasure to be in and there is something interesting everywhere you look. A real feast for the eyes! Prices are reasonable too.