Ok first things first, I am not Morecambe's biggest fan. it's been under funded for years and it…read moreshows. This resort is tatty around the edges. And so is its shopping centre. But it's horses for courses I suppose. In a town like Morecambe the range of shops is what you would expect - Greggs, Mark One, Tesco, Boots, Iceland, Superdrug, Timpsons to name a few. This isn't somewhere you would go for a quality shopping experience. but it seems to serve the community quite well and is always bustling. There are cheapy card shops, cheap shoe shops, cheap clothes shops. And by cheap I mean market stall quality. But if you're looking for basic shopping and you're in the area then it serves its purpose. However I would always recommend jumping on a bus and shopping in Lancaster, purely because the choice and the quality is that much greater.

I used to love visiting the Arndale Centre when I was little as it was exciting, but 20 years on…read moreand it still looks the same and slightly dated. This is Morecambe's only shopping Centre, but for fresh fruit and veg I tend to prefer Yorkshire Street better. The Tescos has been revamped though and it is a great little shop for all the neccessities. Shops have came and went over the years, but they now include a Greggs, New look, Mark One, Iceland and a Claire's accessories. The selection of shops could be better but for Morecambe it is a good little place to shop. There is a pay and display car park very close by and the Library is just behind it. The centre is always very clean and there are benches down the middle to have a rest.

A really massive Wilkinson right in the middle of Blackpool town centre, and with the added bonus…read moreof it's own car park above! Even if you are not visiting Wilkinson's it's proably best to park here anyway as it is central and also a lot cheaper than the other car parks in Blackpool town centre. The shop has aboslutely everything you woyuld expect from Wilkinsons, kind of a mix between B&Q and Dunelm Mill but with lots of other products as well at a really great price!

Huge store, and multi-storey car park. Plenty of bargins to…read morebe had, especially beauty & health items and cleaning products - better than any of the supermarkets. They have also just started selling grocery items. Clean and well stocked. Never enough staff though.

Primark pretty much dominates the Houndshill shopping centre, with multiple floors accessible by…read moreeither lift or escalator there is something for everyone when it comes to affordable off the hanger clothing. I have often picked up a nice shirt or hoodie for the fraction of the cost of a similar high-end brand name, if you are looking to kit yourself out with a new wardrobe then this is the place to shop. It is also disabled friendly with ramps and a nifty little lift at the back of the store that gives you access to the Houndshill.

This is one of the largest town centre Primarks. Located opposite the back of Blackpool Tower and…read morewith an entrance into the Hounds Hill centre, it is what was Littlewoods. There are 3 floors with ladieswear taking up the majority. Obviously the clothes are super cheap and they do stock decent stuff. There are plenty of changing rooms and tills and if you've ever been to Marble Arch Primark this is a breeze!

Topshop is one of the most popular shops in Barrow, especially amongst teens and 20-somethings…read more Situated above Dorothy Perkins in Portland Walk, it's very central so you can't miss it if you're on a shopping trip. It sells womens clothes, accessories and shoes - nothing else, but what it does do, it does well. Very fashionable and trendy; you're sure to find something you love here for a night out. Disadvantages include the fact that it's one of the more expensive high-street shops (but then again you get what you pay for, and the quality and style of their stuff is great). It is also on the first floor, and access is only via an escalator (up) and stairs (down) - so no good for anyone in a wheelchair or even people with babies in pushchairs. I've never seen a lift, in fact I'm 99% sure there isn't one, rendering the whole of Topshop inacessible to disabled people - which they shouldn't really be allowed to get away with in 2008. They also don't carry many of the Toppshop concessions or 'special' ranges, if anyfor example they only got the first Kate Moss collection and have never had any of the subsequent collections. It is only a very small branch so they do seem quite restricted in the stock they can carry. However, change is in storeDorothy Perkins downstairs is soon to close, with Topshop moving downstairs, and the upstairs is being replaced by a new Topman store - which should offer a bit more choice to the men of the town! It will be interesting to see how it turns out, whether they get any new lines in etc.

This is a small store that is packed full to bursting. If you have a pram or young children with…read moreyou then I would avoid it at all cost. The store itself has a good range and the staff are all helpful and polite. They have a small shoe section, an even smaller young girls section and the rest is broken up into evening and casual wear. The size of the store is what lets it down as there is only just enough room to walk around with one person on each aisle.

New Look is one of the only women's clothes shop in St Annes square. The store is small but has…read moremainly a good range of stock. There is ladies wear, childrens wear shoes and accessories available. There are often items discounted. The store doesn't have the new look inspire range for larger sizes which could be on of the stores downsides. The prices of the clothes are reasonable and aimed at 20-30 year olds. There is a new store opened in Blackpool Houndshill shopping centre which has a bigger range which includes menswear, the inspire range and younger children' clothes.

Pilot has just come back to Blackpool after closing down a couple of years back. It has come back…read moreto across from where it was origionally, just a smaller place. It is okay if you want inexpensive clothes and to look the same as everyone else. As you can tell I'm not a fan, I just think there is better out there for the same money. They moved out of Blackpool and as soon as the houndshill shopping centre is revamped they are back. Need you say more. The store itself is small with a small choice of clothes. Most of the clothes are badly fitting and unless your a twig and not many people are now you will need to buy at least a size up. This does not do a girls confidence much good!

Lancaster is a small town and for those of us who aren't teenagers/students anymore buying clothes…read morecan be a bit of a nightmare. Room 12 fits a gap in the market by providing clothes that are slightly more upmarket than you'd find in Next, Monsoon or Wallis. However this is not top end designer gear. the shop itself is incredibly cramped and sometimes you walk in and walk straight back out again on a busy Saturday. But if you're looking for something just that little bit more classy for a special occasion then I'd advise you to ignore the lack of space and get stuck in. Downstairs is a range of jeans and tops while upstairs are the dressy dresses, perfect for a special night out. Be warned though, they are generally around 200 quid and above. oh, and the do great shoes as well - I got some cracking Moda in pelles from there

I'm surprised there is only one review for this great shop!…read more Blueberries isn't the sort of shop one would associate with Blackpool (I said "one" there as it's the sort of shop you should say "one" in!) It's three floors of high end designer products. I felt scruffy going in with my mates but the friendly staff made sure I felt welcome. It wouldn't look out of place in the most expensive shopping streets and arcades in London.

This is quite a hidden jem in blackpool. It is a nice change from most of the trashy shops that…read moreclutter the high street. If you are looking for high end high street clothing then this is the only place you need to go. It is 3 floors of shopping heaven for men and women. The diesel floor is the best as you can always find a pair to fit. On the entrance there is some gorgeous but expensive pieces ranging from ted baker to D&G. In summer check them out for there range of birkenstocks with some stunning exclusive designs.