this is a really lovely shop. i went in here to get a huge photo framed. it was a huge family…read moreportrait done for my mother's birthday. i had left it too late to go in with the photo, so the woman in the shop suggested i buy a gift certificate for the cost of the framing and then mum could go back after her birthday and leave it with them. the woman was so very friendly and chatty, she put a nice message on the gift certificate, which i thought was lovely. they have a huge selection of frames at a reasonable price, as well as a huge selection of artwork to suit all budgets. it is quite a small shop, but quite busy all teh same. the photo was with them for a wek and mum was very happy with the finished product.

Card factory is really good for buying cards all year round, It is a tiny shop but the cards are…read moreamazing prices. The prices of the cards range from 29p, 59p, 89p and 99p for most cards to some cards that are slightly more expensive. They also sell gifts at reasonable prices and gift bags, wrapping paper, invitations and other stuff. Be prepared for a queue if you are planning on buying anything. It is a difficult shop to get into if you are able-bodied but will be very hard to get in if you have a buggy or are in a wheelchair. Be prepared for queues out the door in the run up to Chrismas.