Pretty sparse place in an empty town where it's difficult to find parking. It had a TK Maxx, a…read moreBishop's department store, a ground floor coffee place but I took one look at the pastries that put me off and £3.75 for a cappuccino is taking the proverbial - it was empty of customers so it's not hard to join the dots about why. Signs pointed to an upstairs food court and this was a first as I found a food court with not a single food outlet. Boys oh! Would I return to Coleraine - definitely no. There was a funny episode though; they have a unique accent in the area and my wife was in Boots the chemist buying No 7 and the assistant told her to go on her ape. Your ape go on your ape. It took a minute to realise it was her app that she meant. Children are calked wee'ans! Man Sur, boys oh, boys adear, as they routinely say in this neck of the woods.

This is Coleraine's answer to the Tower Centre! Doesn't quite meet the standard but it is getting…read morebetter. Tempest is probably the best shop in it but only if you are skinny! TK max is not bad if you don't mind rummaging about. I was in last week one day and tried on a lovely pair of black leather Italian boots but my hubbie was with me ( he doesn't appreciate my need for so many shoes and boots) so I hid the boots in amont the big sizes and went back the next day and bought them. Couldn't believe they were still there. Sneaky or what! The new larger New Look has certainly improved things too. They could do with something a little different to entice visitors in though!

This is a brilliant store with a large stock of everything you may need from clothes, school…read moreuniforms, nic-knacks, household items and bedding. If they don't have your colour or size they will try to get it for you. The staff are very courteous and polite and can't do enough to help you. Its great to just call in and browse or go for something specific.

I used to walk past Couples without even looking in as I thought it somehow gave off a 'middle age'…read morevibe. How wrong was I? Yes, there are some clothes that only ladies of a certain age should consider, but Couples is also jammed with lovelies from St Martins, Desigual and lots of little independent labels. You can spend as much or as little as your budget allows as some of the ranges are very affordable while others are for special occasions only. Even the cheaper ranges look more expensive than they actually are as they're unusual and not what you'll see in chain stores. Couples also has some funky shoes and if you've got a wedding to go to, they have fascinators and wraps too. Definitely worth a visit if you want something just a little bit different to all the other fashion dollies on the high street.

I love this shop................i particularily like the way the assistants suggest things to try…read moreon, but then leave you to it. They are not at all pushy, and also very honest. I have worn everything I ever bought here, and I cant wait to see what has come in for winter 2011.Going up North coast for weekend, and a definite trip into couples

I wish I lived closer to Coleraine as this shop is one of my all time favourites! You can buy all…read moresorts in here, the likes of candles, incense, books, jewellery, ornaments, crystals, gems etc. It's a sort of new age store hidden away in the depths of Coleraine. I wish they had a Belfast branch as I wouldn't be out of it (I guess this is good for my bank balance!) but I would love to be able to frequent here. I've bought some amazing pieces of jewellery from here, including a few gorgeous amethyst and silver rings, a few really funky pairs of earrings and my favourite bracelet which was silver with various healing stones set in (I lost it a while ago and have pined ever since for it! I must take a run up to Coleraine now I think about it ...*smile*) If you are ever up these parts and in to spirituality, new age, or simply a relaxed and charming peaceful shop, then make sure you don't miss solstice. I recommend it highly. Beware, your bank balance will be depleted when you leave, I can never resist buying so many of their pretty items in stock!

This used to be where all my clothes were bought as a child. Nowadays I only go in if I am looking…read morefor something very special. They specialise in designer labels and these can be very costly. With the present credit crunch it is not always possible to splash out on things like this. The staff are not always helpful and tend to be a bit snooty - offering to help only their regular customers or those whom they think will spend plenty. So different to what it was when everyone in Coleraine shopped in Dixons.

I'll keep this brief!!!.Both myself and my wife have shopped quite a lot in Dixon's over the past…read moreyears and we have never been disappointed, both with the range and the quality of the clothes/merchandise.Certainly top brands are expensive but as the saying goes 'you get what you pay for!' and if you were in similar premises in London,Edinburgh etc similar items would without doubt be more expensive than in this local outlet.We have always received excellent advice when debating a purchase and the staff are very knowledgeable and helpful,never 'pushy!'All in all we can state genuinely that our shopping experiences in Dixon's have been both pleasant and rewarding with regard to the service we received,also the quality and longevity of the items we purchased over the years and to date.

Moores is a traditional kind of small department store which has successfully managed to move with…read morethe times. It still retains the genteel air of an older department store, with plenty of clothes that only men and women of a certain age would wear. However, there is also lots of fashion and homewares which young and young at heart shoppers will love. There's everything from make up - Clarins and Clinique - to Canterbury rugby gear; funky costume jewellery to beautiful scented candles. Moores also has an Accessorise and Monsoon concession, a toy shop and a lovely café. The café sells only home made food that tastes how it should do and is always very busy so you might find a bit of a queue. On the top floor are kids clothes and also a toy shop which is well stocked with lego, dolls, games and jigsaws. So you can always bribe the kids with a pocket money price toy if they behave while you browse on the other two floors. They have also recently opened a Bear Factory where you can create your own bear. You can see the stuffing being churned around inside a big machine, which I find a little freaky but the kids love it.

I love Moore's. The quality of their clothing is great. They also do lovely shoes especially Jane…read moreShilton range. They have a monsoon section as well as some french connection and esprit. There are also perfumes and accessories downstairs in the mens department. Overall a great store.

When I enter this shop I think I have died and gone to shoe heaven. The shoes are all very…read moredifferent and it is a dream to go and try them on. Unfortunately they are priced slightly outside of my budget but I can dream! I only ever buy in their sale which is always very good with excellent discounts. The lady in the shop is a hoot and will keep you in chat while you try on shoes of all different styles. But if you want something that little bit different for a special occasion then this is the place to go! Talk about killer heels - I really don't know how you could walk in some of them.

Situated on the main street in Coleraine. Clothes for the more mature lady from size 12 - 22…read morealthough on the odd occasion I have picked up some nice things for myself. Some of the items can be quite expensive but as they say you get what you pay for! The owner is very helpful and will advise what looks good on you and will try to get your size if she hasn't got it in stock. She will also make any alterations required.

Heatons is a small department store which sells a staggeringly wide range of goods, from toys to…read moretrousers and shoes to sugar bowls. Some of the stuff falls into the category of things you didn't even know you needed until you see them. Students will love the household section, with its brilliantly priced cutlery and crockery, bins, door mats and duvet covers. You really will find it hard to beat these prices. Some of the ranges are really quite worthy of even the most fussy home owners (that would be me), like the funky mugs, bowls and teapots with chickens on and the opulent fabric flowers which cost a fortune in other shops. The towels and bed linen are also pretty good quality for the rock bottom prices being charged. I have scored quite a few bargains in the toy and book sections and in summer they have great inflatables and ball games for the beach. The only department which doesn't float my boat is the clothes section. Frumpy, unfashionable and with far too much man made fibre going on. Buying clothes on a small budget doesn't have to mean a style bypass people.

Great for kids clothes at cheap prices, they wear well and wash well. They also have a good…read moreselection of homewares all at great prices. They have a great selection of toys and christmas decorations from august time onwads. Although staff can be a little hard to find on the shopfloor they are very helpful.

Let your artistic side out! This shop if full of lots of craft ideas. Whether its making cards to…read moremaking your own jewellery. The lady who owns it is so helpful and friendly and will offer helpful tips. I think she also has little classes teaching you how to do crafty things! If only I had more time to do some of this - it is really therapeutic or so they say.