A fairly small branch of this famous ladies fashion retailer, it is spread over two floors with…read morestairs between the two, which would obviously prove difficult for anyone with mobility issues or those with pushchairs. It is located near the centre of town just next to Monument Metro station and just down the road from Blackett Street bus stop, so it is well linked to public transport. The store itself has a lovely range of higher end high street fashion which has more of a classic feel than high fashion. The clothing is often something that you might see at a garden party(!) and is ideal for something for a wedding or special occasion. This branch stock a small range of bridal wear, which is very good value for money. The evening dresses stocked at this branch are lovely and the quality of the items are lovely however the prices are quite high. There are only a few changing rooms, and because of the narrow layout of the store, it can get quite crowded at peak periods.

The place is full of handbags and the shiny shoulder bags silver jewellery Pandora Style Beads and…read moreBracelets. Liked the smell of those Yankee candles especially that coffee smelling one. Ladies clothes and knitted shrugs pashminas and jacquard scarves in every colour imaginable. This little shop is in the ancient part of Durham just before you get to the cathedral.

A really lovely, unusual gift shop, which is actually split into two shops with two separate…read moreentrances, near the cathedral in Durham. It sells a wide range of gifts and cards; pretty trinket boxes, jewellery, pashminas, scarves, unusual clothing and witty fridge magnets among other gifts. Many of the cards the shop sells are very pretty and rather unusual and you'd be hard pushed tofind them anywhere else. They're not overly expensive either. There's probably something to suit most people you know. Well worth a visit if you're looking for an unusual or unique present.

My daughter really loves to shop here. Although it is only a small shop they have a lot of stock…read moreand a good variety too. It can be a bit pricey - my credit card gets a lot of work to do in this store! It would be good if they had more sales on than they do now to attract more people during the credit crunch but all in all a nice shop with helpful staff. The shop is always tidy and they have a good range of sizes on the shop floor.

Long standing chain of fashion clothing shops. This one has central location within the heart of…read moreDurham. Caters for 20 - 30 year old women, fashionable but with a bit more style.

Lovely shop, chain is growing having started in the Lake District some time ago. Nice good quality…read morewalking gear, fleeces etc. Reasonable choice at a variety of different price points.

There's a good selection of games in Grainger that makes it a more popular choice for lots of folks…read morewho dislike shopping at the major retailers. They consistently stock a good amount of older games (PS2, Xbox, etc.) that makes them a much more useful destination for those interested in more than just the average new releases such as PES or Guitar Hero. However, they make a good effort to offer a welcome diversity in their small stores and these more popular titles are also amply available at competitive prices. Better than your average gaming store.

This shop is great, there are so many bargains to be had, ranging from DVDs to games consoles and…read moregames. I have recently just picked up a Nintendo DS and game for £65, I was well pleased as the console is normally over £100. So this is money I can spend elsewhere.

This is a very good Barnardoes outlet but is quite difficult to find…read more The stock is very good and I tihnk they rotate between branches so it is always worth a visit if you are in the area.

I absolutely love this shop but only visit at certain times of the year as I often get carried…read moreaway! For anyone who has never visited, Dunelm Mill is a large shops which sells all sort of marvellous homeware, bed linen, furniture, kitchenware - basically anything you could possibly need for your home! As well as things you don't need but buy anyway just because they are pretty ;) In general the prices are reasonable even when there is not a sale on. The quality of the items which I have purchased has always been excellent, and on the rare occassion that I have had a problem, the staff have handled it well and issued a refund or replacement. Dunelm Mill often have some very good promotions on their bedding, which incidentally is the thing that I tend to shop there for most. They cater for all tastes - whether your home is contemporary or vintage inspired there's bound to be something that you need (or more often just want in my case!). Recently they have also started to sell online. Their web site is http://www.dunelm-mill.com . They do charge for delivery, though it is fairly reasonable at £3.95 for standard delivery or £5.95 for the next day service. They do have quite a lot of their products online; however, it is best to visit instore as they have more variety, and also the best end-of-line bargains tend not to appear on the website. Overall, Dunelm Mill is miles ahead of the more expensive homeware shops - great value, as well as offering durable and desirable homeware!

Dunelm mill in sunderland is located on pallion retail park, just by the metro station. It is a…read morevery popular shop for students and families as you can buy very reasonable items, or slightly more expensive, depending on your budget. It has all homewear items such as bedding, curtains, cushions, material, pictures, furniture and lighting as well as many kitchen utensils, rugs and ornaments. It is a great shop and i have kitted my home out with alot of items from this shop. Worth a visit if you are after anything for the home. A website is also available for you to browse around before you go to the shop.

I was in the Northumberland Street branch recently, as I was visiting family in the North of…read moreEngland whilst I was back in the UK for a few weeks. I've visited the branch a few times over the years, and the majority of the staff have always been so lovely and incredibly helpful. However, during a recent conversation with a lovely and helpful staff member (we'll call them SM: A), another member of staff (we'll call them SM: B) randomly came briskly - almost marching - over to myself and SM: A, and proceeded to rudely interrupt our conversation, stopping it entirely, and THEN interject that SM: A needed to get back to work, implying therefore that they were not doing their job. Most times I have visited that particular branch over the years, SM: A has been present and I don't think I've ever seen them stop, much less slow down! Some other similar staff members, on the other hand, they seem as though if they slowed down any further they'd surely stop and proceed to go in reverse!

Caters for all ages. Up to date fashions as well as classics. Reasonable value for quality.read more