Help the aged is one of the larger charity shops in the town and does have a very wide range of…read moregoods, prices can be quite high and the clothes are for the older larger person. staff are quite stuck up and can come across as thinking they are better than you. Quite roomy inside but parking is limited to on street with lines and this IS a traffic warden hotspot

Great place to come for used books. Always have a lot of newish books and not overly expensive…read more Always found the staff to be pleasant and helpful and shop always neat and tidy.

Good electrical shop which stocks most goods and any spare parts that they may need. It specialises…read morein particular brands but nearly all brands are covered between here and Nicholls. Offers good guarantees with some equipment and delivers to most areas either free or at a reasonable rate. Helpful friendly staff although some can try to blind you with science. I usually research and find out what I want first, price around on the internet, etc and then go armed with the information. When you ask a few knowledgeable questions they know not to feed you the rubbish sales patter and generally offer a really good deal.

If your shoppiing around for something electrical then you should definatly try this little store…read more lthough it looks small and it is independant it stocks a huge range of products at very good prices.

A great selection of goods & a nice walk around store. I like the fact they matched my internet…read moreprice without quibble and delivered when they said they would. I will definitely shop here again....

Great wee shop which is jam-packed full of watches, clocks, radios and replacement parts for all of…read morethese. Has a wide selection at very reasonable prices displayed in the window and shop. If you need a battery or pin replaced they will do this for you while you wait for a nomial fee. There is limited on street parking outside or the Tower Centre and Larne Link carparks are within walking distance. Still closes half day on Wednesdays like most of the olde worlde shops in Ballymena but it is open on Saturdays to make up for this.

Good electrical shop which stocks most goods. Specialises in particular brands but nearly all…read morebrands are covered between here and Moores Electrical. It offers good guarantees with some equipment and delivers to most areas either free or at a reasonable rate, even on Saturdays. Has a large music department too. Helpful friendly staff although some can try to blind you with science. I usually research and find out what I want first, price around on the internet etc and then go armed with the information. When you ask a few knowledgeable questions they know not to feed you the rubbish sales patter.

This is usually quite a good Primark store. It provides quite a lot of choice for women, with a…read morelarge lingerie and nightwear section which is particularly good. Underwear sets for £4? Yes Please! The womenswear boasts quite a good selection of on trend items, both in casualwear and formalwear, as well as usually having a good selection of dresses, whatever the time of year. Currently they have a broad selection of winter coats in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes there should be something to suit everyone! During sale time you can pick up lots of bargains, with most basic items being priced at £1 or under, with t-shirts sometimes costing you 25p! Great news in a poor economic climate eh?

Great bargains all year round. Clothes are priced at 'disposable clothes' prices (50p +). Great for…read moret-shirts, work clothes, underwear, towels, costume jewellery, sweatshirts, pjs and kids clothes. Colours can wash lighter but at their prices you can wear them a couple of times and give them to charity. Changing rooms are private and you can take as long as you need. Staff are available and friendly. Queues for the tills can appear long but they move quickly and you often pick up another bargain while you're in the queue.

Great shop for a bargain. It stocks almost everything anyone could want for house & home. Brilliant…read moreselection at all times and helpfull staff. Could not say anything against this store. Well worth a visit.

One of the best 'outside' (ie as opposed to in shopping centre) shops in Ballymena for a great…read morevariety of goods. Downstairs, you can buy anything from sweets and toiletries to handbags, toasters and artificial flowers! Pop upstairs and you can browse through a good selection of furniture, lighting, pictures and more! Only downside is if you have young children with you, there is no public lift, so you either have to ask someone to mind the buggy and carry your youngster upstairs or give upstairs a miss. Their seasonal department towards the rear of the groundfloor changes from gardening in the spring/summer to halloween/christmas in autumn/winter. Always loads of choice no matter what you are looking to buy.

Gret shop for household items at a reasonable price. Good clothes shop upstairs as well…read more Well worth a visit.

Old fashioned but good department store! I like to see stores such as Woodsides in our town, as…read morethey are more of a shopping experience than some of their newer counterparts. One bug bear, though, and I have it with other shops, is the stairs. It was re-fitted a few years ago and they didn't put in an escalator, which was a missed opportunity. They have tried in recent years to update their image a bit, especially in the clothes section upstairs, but I don't really know how effective this has been. Downstairs is good for toiletries. They have a small toy sectiona nd usually extend this a bit at Christmas, as well as having Christmas decorations stock at the rear. Till points are behind the old fashioned display counters in the various sections of the store so you don't have to go hunting for them.