Just the same as "TJ Maxx" in the States, we have TK Maxx over here. They sell the same stuff, some…read moreoverpriced and some quite reasonable. I was able to pick up a jumper ('sweater' in American) and browse through some of the other menswear. Some fashionable, some quite picked over. There are also the usual other departments you would expect in a department store - shoes, women's clothing, boys and girls, gifts and housewares. Paying for your purchase is always a bit of a challenge, especially in a country that doesn't really have a service industry. A few tills ('registers'), but always a queue ('line'). There are a few good bargains here and there, but a lot of it is crap. It's all up to you and your fashion sense.

A few years ago you wouldn't have seen me dead in this place. However, I have to grudgingly admit…read morethat the range of clothing and household goods are staggering and the prices even more so. Be prepared to battle with every chav that Reading possesses as you wade through all the clothing chucked on the floor. And be prepared to queue for a very long time at the check-out. All said and done though, you will get some serious bargains here.

An absolutely huge range of products, in particular women's clothing, but the store offers a large…read morevariety or mens and children's clothing also, alongside it's reasonably sized homewares section at the rear of the shop. The store can be quite chaotic at times and I find that whatever the spray their clothes with brings me out in a rash (sensitive skin!) so I tried not to spend a long time browsing the clothes sections. I have found some great bargains within the homeware range though, ranging from last years expensive kitchen designer set (RRP £100) bought for £25to ornate mirrors reduced to less than £5. Other accessories available include smellies, bags, shoes and suitcases.

If you love rummaging through endless racks of so-called designer clothes hoping for that elusive…read morebargain, where no two items on the rack are the same style or size, then this is the place for you. If by some strange chance you see something that you remotely like (because lime green or orange is really the colour for you) how do you know you're getting a bargain? Just because the label says it was going for £120 and now it's £35, when was that, for 5 mins in their Outer Hebrides outlet? Having said all that you can get some reasonable stuff in their homeware section which is, by comparison to the clothing, reasonably laid out.

Fat Face is a kind of hippie/surfer clothing shop. I think clothes our overpriced a bit. Not my cup…read moreof tea in clothing to be honest If you like Baggy Trousers and Hippy skirts this is the place for you. A decent pair of trousers will set you back about £40.00.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Fat Face!!…read more I'm not a hippie!! not all their clothes are like that, they do good jeans and my favourite denim shorts are from there too. I love most of their tops and i recently brought a pair of ballerina trainers from there which i just live in. There stuff is quite expensive but is very good quality and will last forever. My favourite clothes shop!

Upmarket clothes shop oftening high quality designer clothes for men and women. Bag a bargin at…read moresale time, the best offers are generally available after Christmas/New Year and during July/August you can often pick up Paul Smith bargains if you're lucky.

I think tk maxx is a bit like marmite. you either love it or you hate it!? im one of the lovers, I…read moream a fan of bargains and dont mind hunting for them! this store is huge, on two floors its hidden in a corner in the shopping centre but once found, never forgotten! All ladies clothes and footwear on the ground floor and upstairs is the childrenswear, toys and baby equipment as well as menswear and homewear. store is generally clean and tidy, lots of tills and staff friendly and helpfull.

I love TK Max. I dislike TK Max Basingstoke and would recommend shoppers opt for the much larger…read morestores which may not be layed out as neatly, but house a lot more stock with more bargain prices than I was able to find in Basingstoke. I am a self admitted cheap skate and bargain hunter, so if you've money to burn head out to Basingstoke, if you prefer a well found bargain discovered when digging through piles of carboot style clobber then find your nearest TK and schedule a day trip. To find the best bargains, 1 must invest time. :)

Madhouse, located in Festival Place is a great clothes shop for Men and Women. When ive shopped…read morehere in the past i have come out with some great items, from jeans to casual shirts and t shirts. There prices are great and very resonable, always come home with something that is new and stylish. Staff are very polite and dont be afraid to ask for assistance, there always very helpfull.

Love this shop. Can't come out without buying something. It's sooooo cheap!!…read moreIt's not too crammed either, nice, bright and spacious.

Peacocks has arisen in my estimation over the last few years with an ever expanding clothes…read moreselection for both males and females alike, and they have even expanding the homewares section alongside. Prices are very reasonable, although the quality of the clothes often reflects this with black items fadding after a couple of washes and buttons becoming loose rather promptlyhowever if your into fashion and change your outfit as often as you have hot showers then this is ideal - why spend a fortune when you can entertain all the fashion ideals for a fraction of the price. Stock ranges are wide and varied, although the shoe section is often difficult to ascertain due to it's constant disarray of design, but thankfully the majority of the store doesn't follow this routine!

As a lover of Crew clothing I'll probably be a bit biased but a great shop. Childrens clothes are…read morein a small room at the back of the shop so might be missed. Although not a massive selection compared to other Crew shops still pretty good. Well displayed - easy to see how to put together different seperates. Good accessories. The staff are really helpful and friendly. Easy parking on the street outside.