Worth a quick visit or ideal to shelter if the rain makes a appearance…read more. Small little shops from arts and crafts to more gift type shops. Few choices of restaurants and pubs to either have a full meal or just to stop for a quick snack. As with all attractions in the usier season time this place does get about crowded but if you are heading that way worth popping in..

This is a rather niche little shopping mall near the harbour, a short walk from the main shopping…read morestreets of Weymouth. The building used to be an old brewery and it is now quite a major tourist attraction in the town, with a number of facilities under one roof. The main tourist draw here is the Timewalk museum attraction and with a touristy family friendly pub right opposite it at the entrance to Brewers Quay, you can imagine that this place gets pretty crowded in the summer season. There are a couple of cafes and a range of interesting shops in the centre selling arty and crafty products. These small independent stores make an interesting visit whether you are a tourist or a local and are an ideal place to buy a slightly different souvenir or interesting gift. Prices are about average for this type of crafty environment. Recommended - but not in the high summer.

Don't bother. 3 working Days??? You agree to THEIR t&c's…read moreyet they CLAIM, the website is wrong. They NOW claim SATURDAY as well as Sunday and Bankholiday's are not working days. They CLAIM, failure to fill an order is not their fault but the centre who pick your products got it wrong. We only ordered 2 things, told they went in 1 parcel, yet told first, left on the Lordy, then they did not issue them as their is a production problem. We ask why no email or phone call .... This is incredible they CLAIM to have lost all our contact details so the store can't have them...doh! A security question is first line of your address and post code. THEY HAVE CONSISTENTLY LIED, TAKEN OUR MONEY, WE HAVE NO GOODS AND NO RESOLUTION EXCEPT, "please re-order" I have a word for them that rhymes with Duck Off.

Looks like a big store from the outside but when you walk in it seems to be alot smaller, has 2…read morefloors which can be got to either by escaulator or by the lift. A good choice of basic items you may require as well as toys and afew clothes. Sweets and drinks as well as office items like paper and pens printer ink, or school stationery.. Upstairs is where household items are like bed linen curtains, towels and lighting can all be found.

Beales in the Brooks Shopping Center well worth a look…read more Well known Fashion names from Espirt, Fred Perry, Henri Lloyd and Ben sherman for the guys To Country Casuals - Vyella - Kaliko - Dash - Windsmore for the Ladies Fashion accessories for the Sparkly handbag for a night on the town or a sophisticated one for the office

I really do not see the point of having this Beales store in the Brookes Shopping Centre in…read moreWinchester, as for its always quiet, dark inside and there product range is so limited. Theres hardly anything interesting in there to see, seeing as the larger department stores like Debenhams and BHS is in close reach. Beales has really outdated itself making itsself a failure. There product range is poor, the items are pricey, the customer service is very poor and all seem to be stuck up attitude. The interior design is extremely poor and lighting is bad. If this store doesn't improve, it will definitely go down hill.

This is a relatively small example of the large chain. They have a nice Per Una section plus all…read morethe other clothes that you would expect downstairs, along with a small food section. Upstairs is childrenswear, underwear and homewear.

This part of Gould's sells white goods and smaller appliances, as well as furniture…read more They have a good range, and the prices are competitive. It's well worth having a good old snoop around. It does have some really great stuff. Again the staff are helpful and friendly. It's well worth a visit here.

I've only ever properly explored the part of Rossiters that sells lots of gifts and knick knacks,…read morejust near the shop's entrance inside Royal Arcade - but in this section alone there's lots of lovely stuff I'd like to be able to afford! From funky ice cube trays to fridge photo frames, it's a great place to pick up small presents. There are some beautiful greetings cards, items of jewellery, well-made children's toys, a few men's accessories, travel bags, purses, umbrellas and much more. The whole place is more intimate than large department stores such as House of Fraser or John Lewis, and the feeling is one of quality over quantity. For me, the gift and homeware areas are probably the most appealing, but glancing into their other 'departments' they have a Homes & Gardens area, a kitchen department, a range of furniture, plus some fabrics, lamps, mirrors, and more. They also offer an interior design service, though I dread to think how much that costs.

Shops like this get me really excited. I'm a big girl when it comes to furniture, home and…read morekitchenware. I just want everything. If I had my way, my house would look like something out of 50s magazine. This store is surprisingly big, considering it's in an arcade, and there is so much in there. The kitchen section is my favourite, because it sells the most adorable retro baking things and teapots and really funky utensils and gadgets that I've never seen anywhere else. Their gift section is also fantastic with brands like L'Occitane and Burt's Bees for toiletries, some really pretty scarves and jewellery, and then beautiful gift bags and paper to wrap them in. It's a shame this department store is hidden away and now has to compete with John Lewis, because it sells such beautiful things and it could be so easily missed if you didn't know about it. It's expensive, but everything is so nice that if I want something, I have to have it however much it costs.

Well I went to Marks and Spencers this week, to see the new store, I was not impressed at all,…read more Also sad to say a very poor choice for women for the summer season, l asked a sales woman where we're all the summer clothes such as dresses and lovely tops to which she replied we have not got the room to display a great choice..... Maybe if they cut down on the food area they would have.

What you expect is what you get at this small town branch of Marks & Spencer. Before the arrival of…read moreDebenhams this was THE department store in the town, but in the years since the towns shopping regeneration, this store seems to have failed to move with the times. Compared with other more up to date retailers, the range here seems mainly tired and old. Geared, in my opinion, towards the tastes of the older population, the clothing lines tend to lean towards the kinds of items that would appeal to pensioners and primarily sensible trousers, jumpers, skirts and blouses are the order of the day. There is a limited range of everything, but even the shop itself looks like it needs a good redecoration and re-organisation to show itself to its best advantage. On the other hand, it does have a location with its main entrance on the main shopping street and rear access from the beachside road.

This is an old fasioned department store, if they havent got it they will get it for you. The staff…read morecould not be more helpfull. Do try the coffee shop, the cheese scones are great. David

From the owner: Fields of Sidmouth is an Award-Winning Department Store, offering quality brands at great prices…read more Ladies Fashions, Menswear, Babywear, Lingerie, Cosmetics, Shoes, Accessories, Linens, Curtains, Cookshop, Gifts, Award-winning Coffee Shop offering morning coffee, light lunches and afternoon teas. The store has a very popular Reward Card and offers service as it used to be.

If ever you're in Weymouth pop down to Ladybirds in St Alban Street. This place is a treat. Run by…read moreRoma Pye and her sister, Ladybirds is a dress agency but the personal touch here takes it a notch above the ordinary. Attracted by the belly dancing belts outside (a story for another time), I entered a cosy haven full of chat, stories and laughter. Stock is a mixture of never worn chain store stuff and some vintage finds. I spotted no designer labels on the clothing, but then I wasn't looking at the tiny sizes and this isn't London. The trick here is carefully sort through the rails and enjoy every moment. You'll never know what you'll get. Roma also buys in new things for the seasons, which I haven't seen elsewhere. An example were the knitted capes with big buttons that come in several colours, and the shrugs like spider webs. The shop holds clothing, shoes, hats, handbags and the afore mentioned new belly dancing outfits, in a range of sizes. Condition is all good and Roma and her sister are knowledgeable about clothing care, what goes with what, Trinny and Susannah style shaping and so on. They're also amenable to giving good discounts if you buy a quantity. I spent the same amount of money on 5 outfits as I would have done on one in an ordinary shop. A couple of hours and several complete kit-outs later, leaving my bags with Roma to look after (another aspect of her service), I dived tired but happy into the coffee shop across the road for cappuccino and Dorset apple cake. Aah, bliss.