Woodlander is pricey, but it specialises in novelties and little presents. Located on the posher…read moreend of Ashby's shops - which includes a couple of clothing boutiques, a flower shop and a deli - it stocks a lot of Cath Kidston, Radley and Alessi, with large sections for homeware like photo albums, scented candles and kitchen utensils. They keep some natural-style cosmetics and bath products around - a lot of Crabtree and Evelyn, Burt's Bees and some kind of Lush knockoff with tiny bath bombs. Overall their stock is aimed for the average middle-aged, middle-class Ashbeian, and it all tesselates into one 'Woodlander' collection rather than many different brands and styles. I can imagine a Woodlander Christmas, or a family building their home with Woodlander pieces - there's just enough variation to please different crowds and still fit a loose aesthetic. Atmosphere-wise, it's just OK. It looks nice, it's quiet and staff generally leave you alone. However, I find myself patronised or just treated oddly by staff every time I buy anything or ask questions - I'm a sixth former and I don't come from a wealthy background, so I'm not really their target market, but I'd like to be able to shop normally. I've sometimes found myself being watched, as though I'm going to steal or break something - not the kind of service I like! I rarely visit, even rarer buy things - it's difficult to find anything that costs less than £10 or so, and I'd rather go somewhere more welcoming - but I've bought a quirky coaster, gift tins of glow in the dark stars and Jelly Belly candles here for Christmas presents, and all were really well-received. I'd come here again if I needed a present in a pinch, or if I just wanted some inspiration.

Just on the fringe of Ashby town centre, Woodlander is gift shop containing a wide variety of…read moreitems, perfect for when you're looking for that something special for a present. It has wide variety of bags including Radley and Kipling, which my wife finds endlessly fascinating. The cookware section although small contains a wide variety of kitchen gadgets, some of which you never knew you needed! The giftware section is brilliant for birthdays, weddings and christenings, or a gift for the person that literally seems to have everything! The staff are friendly and helpful, and have a good knowledge of their stock. Woodlander may not be the cheapest, but if you are looking for a quality present, it is difficult to beat.

This shop sells expensive designer clothes and is definitely aimed at those with a higher…read moredisposable income. The store stocks only ladies clothing. They have a very good variety of clothes. I called in to find a top but the store really doesn't aim at me as I am under 30 and poor! Although they did have a sale rail with some reasonably priced goods. The quality of clothing is excellent, you can feel it in the clothes. The store is well presented and well laid out and is always busy. They do have occasional charity fashion shows which are worth the ticket price. Worth a look if you are after something very classy, maybe for a wedding? There is no parking specifically but the street outside you can park for free but spaces are limited.

This is a quaint little shop hidden down one of the many alleys on Ashby's main street. It is full…read moreof old goodies and antiques and has a fantastic display of old grandfather clocks which you could spend hours looking at. Run by a lovely man named Dave it is a lovely place to browse. They will buy in old antiques and they will also do house clearances. It is best to call for a quote. I would go looking in this shop for something a bit different and its best to keep checking as he gets new things in all the time.

Time Consortium is a small jewelers situated in Ashby town centre. A traditional shop front tempts…read moreyou with affordable items in ranges like Kit Heath, Hot Diamonds and CAT watches, to name but a few, interspersed with the more expensive individual items. The inside of Time Consortium is warm and inviting, with gentle classical music in the background. Inside is packed with more watches, affordable necklaces and earings, as well as clocks and gifts like hip flasks. Time Consortium also do minor repair work, resizing of rings, fitting watch batteries etc. With friendly and helpful staff too, Time Consortium is a must visit everytime we go to Ashby.

Excellent service from a traditional jeweller. They supplied and fitted a new ostrich strap to my…read morewatch for a fraction of the price that the manufacturer charges for the job. It took 10 minutes and they even fitted the original clasp.

A small store situated on Mill Lane Mews selling high quality clothes for babies and small…read morechildren. Complete with small chandeliers, this store is crammed with clothes for all ages. Jackets, shoes, jumpers, trousers, dresses etc. are all present. These clothes are from top brands like Joules meaning that there are well made, but come with a higher than average price tag, however, sales are common place in this shop. This shop has proved a good place to buy gifts for friends with small children.

The first thing that hits when you go in Grace & Co is how light and bright it is in the shop, it…read moresets off the jewellery well. There is a good variety of different makes including Hot Diamonds, Grace & Co, Couer de Lion and the ever popular Pandora, whose bracelets and attachments form the main focus of the shop. Jewellery ranges from the understated to the more striking large floral necklaces and luminous coloured Ice watches. A good addition to Ashby's town centre.

From the owner: We are official stockists of world-renowned contemporary jewellery & watches that include PANDORA,…read moreTHOMAS SABO, SWAROVSKI, TROLLBEADS, NOMINATION and much, much more. Our contemporary jewellery stores are located in Corby, Hinckley, Grantham and Ashby de la Zouch with our original shop a few doors down the road.

Great littleshop,truly selling this and that!! Candles,crystals,woodcarvings, buddhas, jewellery…read more Everything you can think of right down to washing up liquid!!. Nicehelpful ladies,verycheerful. Would definately recommend

Mercury News commits FRAUD! BEWARE!!!!…read more Sometime last year a guy who claimed to be in college came to my house to sell me the Mercury News. He told me it would help with his college cost. I told him I was not interested. Then he asked me for my number and told he he can just show his boss that he is actually trying to sell papers and at least he will be getting some credit. Lapse of judgment, I gave him my number. To make a long story short, our apt building started to receive the paper once a week. Then I get a renewal invoice from Mercury News. I called the Mercury Newspaper and found out a email was created, start a new subscription, an email that I NEVER CREATED!!!! Furious, I told the rep that this is fraud and identity theft. furthermore, I wanted a email confirmation from them stating they closed the account and what actions do they plan to take on this individual. They stated they will get back to me in 2 days. We will see.

Mercury News is handily placed on the main street that runs through Ashby. It doubles as a…read morenewsagent and a post office. The newsagent sells a vast range of newspapers and magazines, pretty much anything you can think of! They also sell a decent range of cards, soft drinks, gifts, confectionery, local maps (town plans), etc. The staff are friendly and efficient, so although Mercury News is always busy, there's never much of a queue. The Post Office is a fairly sizeable branch situated at the back of the shop. They do all the jobs you expect a post office to do, posting parcels, car tax, premium bonds, passports etc, and the staff are much like in the newsagent, good natured, but efficient. The combination of the two businesses makes Mercury News a very useful shop!