Just another chain discount bookshop. However, this is good for buying presents, as you get more…read morefor your money. They also sell children's knick-knacks, and a basic selection of artists' materials upstairs. Around Christmas time lots of seasonal stuff is in, such as crackers and wrapping paper.

This shop is what I expect a newsagents to be, with a mixture of everything…read more You can buy the usual magazines and newspapers, but where it outdoes a lot of the other newsagents in town is the fact you can still buy your sweets by the quarter (or 100g now), from the old sweet shop. they stock many of your childhood favourites, from strawberry & cream and rhubarb & custard, to cream soda and millions. Paradise. You can also make your own pick n mix. The prices overall are very good, and with such a selection to choose from, you're spoilt for choice. The staff are very knowledgeable about their products, however aren't always very friendly, which is a shame given the long family history with the shop.

The newsagents sells everything you expect it to sell Newspapers, Magazines and sweets. It also has…read morean excellent range of cigars and Zippo Lighters

I really do love Matalan for their really great prices. Although I do feel that you have to be…read morecareful with what you buy as I have had a few cheap vest shops completely reshape themselves in the wash. Apart from that I have never had a problem with any other item from here. They stock childrens, mens and womens clothes including shoes all at really low prices, and if there is a sale on then it is even better. The lingerie is a particular fave of mine as there is always an offer on the knickers where you get three pairs for a fiver. You do need a Matalan card to make a purchase but you can sign up for free in the store and they often have member only offers aswell such as two tops for £6 which was on recently. I adore the Homeware section as they stock everything from gorgeous prints to cheap tea towels and most of my kitchen accessories are from here. They are always right on trend with their colours and patterns. The bedding is really good and I am still using a duvet set which I bought from here five years ago and it looks as good as new. There can quite often be quite a queue but it does move quickly and the staff are always happy to help. If you can't find a certain size they will go and have a look in the back for you and more often than not do come back with it.

Matalan has a huge range of clothing, so you can usually find something. The clothes are cheap, but…read morecan fall to bits quite quickly, so for some things it's worth paying a bit more to have it last longer. The queues here can be massive. You need to have a Matalan card to shop here. Matalan does have a classy range of homeware and interior furnishings. Their duvets and pillows are very good value. Be careful when you park not to leave your car after going to Matalan and nip into town. I got fined for doing that; they've changed the rules recently. Silly really, I've never seen that car park anywhere near full.

This is a handy little shop tucked away almost in an ally. I has a good selection of things that…read moreyou may have forgotten to bring. It also has an off licence with a good selection. Newspapers & magazines here too. As it's in the heart of the B&B's you dint have to walk into the town.

Always worth a visit, especially with children on a rainy day! If you live in Carlisle, get a…read moreTullie Card, and you get in for free. There are regularly changing exhibitions in the Art Gallery, and interesting history and art displays in Old Tullie House and in the new wing. They are really good at putting on activities for children at half term and in the school holidays, and these are usually free. It's a gem - and the cafe's good too! Tullie House is also the only place you will be able to see arthouse films in Carlisle now.

Great museum for all ages. The exhibits are very well laid out and they include plenty of…read moreinteractive things for kids, like dress up clothes, coloring, hands on activities, and touch-screen games. Great views of Carlisle Castle from the Lookout, too.

I adore next not only for myself but also for their childrenswear. The clothes are gorgeous and…read morealthough people think it's expensive I don't think it is anymore. The quality of the clothes is fantastic and they wash brilliantly which is great with a messy toddler. The shoes are gorgeous and arre also incredibly well priced. The staff are lovely aswell.

Next is my favorite shop for buying my childrens clothes i find it excellent value for money and…read morethey have really trendy stuff ! i also buy for myself quite a lot as they do a petite range which is great for me as im only just 5ft 1 ! all the cothes are very fashionable. i tend to spend more in next when they have their famous sales as they really are some good bargains to be had.

Nine times out of ten I get my DS and PC games from this store. The staff are always helpful and it…read moreseems like it must be a great place to work because they always seem to be in a good and cheerful mood. If you're unfamiliar with Game they have a great trade-in policy. When you've finished playing any game that you bought (it doesn't have to be a game purchased from them) you can return it to the store for store credit. You can get up to £15 in-store credit for a top selling DS game. So if you trade in two games you can get one of the top sellers for free! Or, you can get a £15 game for free. If you'd prefer cash back you can get cash as well although I believe they don't give you as much as you'd get with just store credit. They've also got a Game customer card that you can purchase. It's well worth the price if you shop there often. You get credit on the card for every purchase you make that you can apply to future purchases. If you forget to bring your card they can look you up by your postcode and you can still get credit for the purchase. I almost always forget mine so I'm grateful for that!

I like this shop for the wide range of products they sell. They also do previously owned games…read morewhich are a bit cheaper and you can find games that aren't in the chart. I don't like visiting here at christmas as the shop is cramped and the queue stratches round the shop makin it difficult to look at the products. The loyalty card is good for making savings when you have collected enough to get a vouvcher.

I always visit here first before going aywhere else for baby items. They mainly sell buggies and…read morenursery furniture but also do nice clothes. I love the prices here as they are always competitive and they sell a lot of well known brands. I bought my travel cot here which I got for about £20 then anwhere else I had looked. The shop is situated in the Market Hall and is really easy to browse as it is over two sides of an aisle. They have a scheme where you can pay for something over a number of weeks which is handy. The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly and they will deliver items aswell

This sis a nice little stall in the market that sells baby quipment such as pushchairs, cots,moses…read morebaskets, car seats etc all at very low prices and everything is excellent quality as they sell the named items such as graco, chicco etc the staff are helpfull and its wortha firts look before heading to mothercare and the like