I adore Second to None - it has to be one of the best vintage clothing shops for miles around! It…read morealmost has a cult following and is well worth a visit. A treasure trove of all things vintage - a fantastic collection of clothes, handbags, shoes, scarves and jewellery.

Iv been a customer here for 30 years. Love this shop. I could spend hours rummaging. Reasonable…read moreprices. Great vintage stock.

Now this is a little find in the heart of the Midlands especially if you love jewellery like i do…read more The Spellbound bead company is a bead shop with a difference and has the best selection of items i have ever seen in any other bead shop and i have been to quite a few. It has an online function as well if you don't live in the area but if you do then it is well worth a visit. Plus it is not just a shop but a kind of workshop too so i will tell you more. The address is as follow: The Spellbound Bead Company 47 Tamworth Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6JW In terms of location the shop is in the heart of Lichfield City Centre which is a lovely city with lots to see and do if you don't know the area already. You can reach Lichfield by train and bus and it is also close to the bigger city Birmingham. In terms of the actual shop, it is easy to find when you are in Lichfield centre and it is a big shop so you can't really miss it. The shop is very nice looking with the spellbound bead company written in huge letters above the huge shop windows. The buildings in Lichfield are all old looking anyway so they are very pretty. When you walk in there you can see immediately that the shop is massive. Plus you will be able to see two rooms from the front but then there is a huge room to the back. Ok so we will talk about the shopping first. This shop has everything you could need to make numerous amounts of jewellery and i actually started by going and buying the basics and now everybody gets jewellery for Christmas as i have got quite good at it. There are fixtures and fittings, various tools and materials, beads galore and so many books which give you thousands of inspirational ideas. The beads are laid out in colours and types so all of the big glass pendants are usually together but the most efficient way of finding what you would like is to go by colour which i find very easy to do. They are all in small compartments and there are thousands to choose from. Dotted around the store you will see small baskets and plastic compartments. These are for you to put your beads in before you get to the counter so it is easy for you not to loose them and for the shop to tally them up. The beads are all different prices and the price is stated on all of the different compartments. It is easy to see and everything is reasonable. Some of course are expensive but there is enough to choose from for any budget so don't worry about that at all. Now the staff here are brilliant and are always on hand to help out. They will stand there and talk to you about how to make things and what to buy and then what to do. It is useful that the shop sells kits with very easy to follow instructions so you could always try one of those at first and then start designing your own when you are feeling brave. From the workshop side of things they do bead workshops every month. You can go to introduction to jewellery making, looming and metal work. There are loads that crop up but it is worth finding out from them what is on and book it. These workshops do get booked up quite quickly so you do have to get in there but they are very helpful. The whole shop is a great experience for all jewellery lovers. The main thing is that the people who work there are so experienced and can help you in all aspects of jewellery making. I once walked in and said i want the round things that you squash as i didn't know what they were called. Within a few minutes she had found out what i was taking about. Now prices are great. Beads range from 1p to 30 pounds and over. Kits range between 3 and 30 pounds also. If you go in and tell them what you are aiming for they will help you as much as they can. They have sat there for half an hour with me before talking to me and showing me how to do things. In conclusion i love this shop and it will always get top marks. I can now make some really nice things for myself, family and friends and it is a great hobby to have. I love being able to walk in there, get friendly service and always find something that inspires me and that i want. If you do want to get into this hobby then this shop is well worth a visit. Thanks for reading. xxx P.S. This has been posted on other sites but always by me katygriff

This place is fabulous for anything to do with costume jewellery making, I regularly go in there…read moreand buy beads for making jewellery. The prices are very reasonable but the selections are great and the staff/owners are very helpful and friendly. It is a lovely lovely shop and even if you do not buy anything it is still worth a wander around.

Ordered three sleeping bags from Jacksons of Old Arley online yesterday afternoon and they arrived…read morethis morning before 9.30. Great price, free delivery and first-class service. Most impressed! Thank you!

Impressive caravan, campervan and camping store…read more In the area for a wedding, we were going camping afterwards and we still needed a groundsheet. I googled it and found Jacksons Of Old Arley. My partner was getting a bit worried as we weaved our way through some West Midlands countryside. "Are you sure its this way?" he asks. "Um, yes" I answer sheepishly. We turn a corner and there it is. "Phew" I think to myself. The place is massive. Outside there is a caravan and campervan dealership, I assume is the same people run this business too. Inside the Jacksons warehouse it seems to house everything you could possibly need for the caravan, campervan or camping holiday. Ground sheet sourced, I then find the clothing section and find myself some good bargains. There was sale discounts on lots of great items. They kindly let me use their facilities too, which was welcome :-o Recommended.

Terracotta ladieswear has been there for years, and yes its a little pricey, but do not let that…read moreput you off, as you will be missing out on a hidden little gem. Over the years i have brought many items, and although i have paid maybe 10-15 gbp more than i would in other stores, they last so much longer. I have a plain white carigan that i brought eight years ago and it still to this day looks brand new. Its a small store, and i one of those places like alladins cave, its fullof treasures. They also very often have a sales rack and bargain to be had, My fav thing in their range is definatly there jewelrwry, they do some really unique and quirky peices that i love. Do not let the word boutique put you off, although a bit more than normal high street, it has loas of bargains.

This shop is truley a hidden gem in the heart of Rugby town centre…read more The clothes are all unique. Slightly priceier than your normal chain stores but thats what makes them unique. I have bought many items from them and enjoy wearing them.The sales team are very friendly and always on hand to give advice. Always look forward to paying a visit to see the latest stock.

A family run business which opened in 2007, this is a posh hat shop based on Islington Row…read more I used to live in the flats above this shop and was always a bit curious about it but never dared to go in - some people can wear hats and sadly I'm not one of them. However I was recently invited to a wedding and now that fascinators are 'de rigour' thought this was perhaps my chance to have a mooch. The fact they had a 20% off sign in the window was all the extra encouragement I needed. I have to say they have some really lovely stuff - I was particularly taken with a black and white polka dot number but sadly - even with the discount this was way out of my price range. Staff seemed nice and the stock seemed well made. Intrigued I also had a quick look on their website when I got home - more lovely things awaited including some rather fab gents hats (trilby's mostly) and a 'made to order' range.

I and friends of mine have been using Ted Williams for decades. I'm a reluctant shoppers (aren't…read moreall blokes?) but here it's a pleasure to spend time thanks to the excellent customer service. The range of mens clothing offer an extensive choice from tailor made one-offs to the latest in designer label. The exert staff are on hand to advise and it's definitely worth listening to them as they really know their stuff. The attention to detail is what impressed me most and I'd like to congratulate them on their excellent customer service. It makes a huge difference and welcome change from the large department stores. Any alterations are carried out swiftly and professionally by two talented seamtresses. The shop proudly boasts it's a supplier of designer menswear to the stars of music, sport and entertainment, you may spot one when you pay a visit.

Fabulous store, great layout. Great range of jewellery, hats, bag, clothes etc. Very friendly and…read morehelpful staff that let you view pieces of jewellery and help you find the perfect piece to suit you.

This is truly a family run business with all family members working in some form or another at the…read moreshop. The owner is very passionate about jewellery especially precious gems and has happily spent time in the past informing me about different gems which was fascinating. They custom make jewellery as well as selling antique and branded items. They know the true meaning of service and quality.