For the creative minds out there, head to Green Lane where you'll find the perfect place for you…read more It's a big, green craft palace called Craftys. Whatever your talent or hobby I'm sure that you're every requirement can be met here; Craftys stock allsorts from card making to flower arranging. There are two sections within the shop, the main being crammed with stickers, decoupage sheets, ribbon, and beads to name a few. Towards the back there is a room dedicated to paper and card, shelves stretching from floor to ceiling, neatly displaying all different types and colours. We've bought the paper for our wedding stationary from here, so I should know. We've also bought some of their decoupage sheets for my Fiancée's card making Nan and not only did she love them but they also look great on her cards. The staffs are friendly and are more than happy to help you in any way they can. It's definitely worth a visit.

If you are into Arts & Crafts this is the place for you. From top to bottom this store is crammed…read morefull of goodies. Believe me if they haven't got it then it possibly isn't available and they have some great bargains. They have an on line store if you are to far away but try to visit as the fun is in touching. A brilliant shop and great staff too!!

Incredible art store. I was blown away by how well stocked the store is. I loved the top floor with…read morecool crafts and unique art gifts to purchase. The second floor had every art supplies I could dream of, and the bottom floor was an amazing selection of paper and canvas. Truly a great art store for all

Incredible place, but dangerous at the same time as you could easily spend a lot of money in here!…read more The first time I popped in was when I needed a few items for an event and I thought I'd gamble on Fred Aldous having the stuff I needed - they did! Anything you need for arts & craft or decorations they have it and with some good choice! I've now been in a few times when I need to pick up bits and bobs or essentials for work i.e. scissors etc. Loads of interesting present and gift ideas in here as well so if you're out and about birthday shopping or it's coming up to christmas - I'd say Fred Aldous is a great option with some similar style stuff to Oklahoma! Most of the stuff here is well priced and I've always been fairly surprised that my total wasn't higher when purchasing as I think the interior and style gives off an expensive vibe but really it's good value for money! A short simple review for a top NQ shop!

It's always a treat to visit the Derbyshire Craft Centre at Calver.For several years now I've…read morebought most of my Christmas presents there and I'll be doing the same this year.The shop is full of delightful gifts of every kind and all at very reasonable prices.The staff are so friendly and helpful too so shopping there is a pleasure rather than a chore.We never leave without tucking into the delicious home made food who could resist?

A great little craft shop and coffee shopoften busy but really cosy and a great end to a winter…read morewalk.

Cedar Farm Galleries has many cute shops and animals as well as a nice cafe for lunch. There was…read moreeven a nail & hair salon but you have to book appointments ahead of time as no one was there even though it was opening hours. The shops were very cute with a mirage of items for sale. Inside the gourmet foods shop, there were samples of different gourmet items including marinated sweet garlic in the food shop which turned out to be very good and not really garlicy. The contemporary crafts galleries were also fun to look around in and the artists were even there working. The animals in the farm part were adorable and included pigs, chickens, and goats. The farm was filled with information signs with character and cute jokes making the farm a charming place to spend a morning or afternoon. Cedar Farm Galleries is certainly a must do when visiting the homey town of Ormskirk.

I have been visiting this place since I was a toddler. I am now 28 years old and still visit…read moreregularly. It is still one of my favourite places and holds so many good memories for me! Everything about Cedar Farm is special and unique and a wonderful day out for everyone. The cafe and food shop sell beautiful unique food all local produce and it is good to see businesses supporting local farmers. I highly recommend the pate and fresh bread! The little shops have something a little different and I can highly recommend for a place to go to buy gifts or even special presents for yourself. It is expensive but this is due to the high quality. The galleries are a nice addition as is the coffee shop which smells wonderful and has a very traditional feel to it. I have never come across any business owner/staff who are unfriendly or unprofessional. This really is a place you could spend a long time in. You can always be surprised by this little place!

A lovely little surprise of a place in the heart of Ambleside. It makes a welcome change from shop…read moreafter shop of walking gear, Beatrix Potter souvenirs and other tourist shops. There are 2 floors full to the gunnels of all kinds of products from great British designers as well as some other cool Europeans ones too. All modern, funky little unique designs from the Sedburgh Soap company Bud Duck, the Big Tomato Company, Suck Uk who produce the most adorable Salt and Pepper Bots and quirky stationary products from Takkoda, to name just a few. Some of my favourite finds in the store were the cookie stamps, adorable magnets in the shape of sparrows and Babbushkups, a trio of Russian Doll inspired glasses.

I love this store... mostly because they have such an assortment of items that I can find something…read morefor everyone I am shopping for... and myself of course. I particularly love the journals/books. Last time I purchased a Listography journal, this time I purchased a journal that gives you hundreds of topics to write about. Not just any kind of topic, but things like: Write a love letter to a person you dislike, What would you buy from the SkyMall catalogue and why?, or write a ransom note. More stuff to keep me from actually being productive! I also purchased a humorous Mother's Day card (my mom is American, but I feel the need to send her a card on British Mothering Day as well... lucky she is, two Mother's Days in one year) and a coffee mug for myself that says 'BLIMEY' and on the back it explains that it is an exclamation of surprise. Better than any tacky tourist souvenir shop. Of course there were a lot of things that I did not purchase, otherwise I would not have been able to have a very luxurious lunch... and dinner, but it is hard to narrow it all down. For example, the 'Poo Log' and the 'What My Poo Tells Me" books would be fantastic purchases for people like my brother, but completely unnecessary. If you are looking for others, souvenirs, or just something for yourself... bypass everything else and stop here!