A modern and fresh looking topman, this menswear shop (also linked to topshop - ladieswear) is on…read morethe lower floor of festival place and is easy to find. this store is clean and vibrant and very well organised, everything is in place and sometimes i feel like I dont want to touch anything in case I knock it out of place! sells the same items as in every topman store. staff friendly and polite and handy that when you have fiished in here you can just pop next door into topshop and also pay in either store.

Next store sells quality clothes for children and adults. I always buy my son's clothes from here…read moreas the quality is fantastic and he wears them until he grows out of them not until they fall to bits like at other retailers. I also find the prices very good. Jeans for children from £7 and they are quality not rubbish. They have good deals on t-shirts and I love their shoes.

Clothing boring seen it all before. Bags and purses just fall apart. The home department is the…read morebest, love the designs for the home. It changes often enough to make you come back for another look. Well done to the buyer in that area. Check it out!

I like River Island. There are plenty of clothing stores on the High Street, of course, and…read moreBasingstoke has branches of all the major chains, but River Island is one of the better ones. Their clothes are interesting and trendy and prices seem reasonable. It's quirkier than Next and is definitely worth a look if you're in the market for clothes for anyone in your family. Staff seem helpful and friendly as well, and it's next to Starbucks if you need refreshment.

This was my first stop for trying on wedding dresses, so I didn't really know what to expect. We…read morewere served by the proprietor, who was a wonderful, friendly lady. Appropriately congratulatory and professional. She listened to what I wanted and then made suggestions. I tried on a LOT of dresses, tons of different styles, and she did not once appear fed up with me. All of the staff were open to giving advice and feedback on various dresses, from the cut and resulting movement, to the fabrics wear and tear. Wonderful experience.

From the owner: Elderberry Brides is a bridal shop in Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK…read more We offer a high quality, personal bridal service from our bridal store in Basingstoke town centre catering for the needs of all brides-to-be - whatever your size, your budget or your preferences for the style, colour or cut of your dream wedding gown.

Shoe Zone is located in The Malls just outside Festival Place. As discovered when i entered the…read moreshop is very small and could do with extending; however some nice items are available, mens and womens shoes, boots also handbags and kids shoes. The staff are very friendly and polite and the prices are very reasonable.

Fantastic store in Basingstoke festival Place Apple staff incredibly helpful and polite. If you are…read morestuck using a iPhone or a Apple device the team are really patient and take time to explain everything

Located in the mall, this Oasis store is great. the staff are always extremely helpful and the…read moreclothes are always great. Much more choice then a department store!! Oasis always has great sales also. If find their clothes very trendy and their jewellery is gorgeous. They do some great office wear and lovely day wear. Their website supports the stores in terms of clothes they have on offer. I'd put Oasis on a par with Warehouse! The clothes are lovely colour and are extremely long-lasting, most of my oasis stuff I've had for many years and show no sign of deterioration!

Within festival place this is a large modern store, with a big selection of their clothing range…read morehoused at the front of store. The clothing is mainly classic pieces with a few more modern items mixed in, but they are lovely quality and certainly not the frumpy clothes you my associated with Laura Ashley. towards the back of the store is all the home ware, from beds and sofas to wallpaper and paint. The furniture is incredibly good but comes with a high price tag, but looks like it will last a lifetime. With glitzy ideas for decorating in this seasons fashions, it is well worth a visit even if the prices are outside your budget! Staff are friendly and welcoming to browsers as well as shoppers!

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.

Accessorize is any girls / woman's paradise. Located next to Monsoon in Basingstoke's Festival…read morePlace this branch is no exception. It is a decent size and stocks most of the range. The staff are pretty average, but to be honest not being hassled by staff while you browse through a store like this is half the pleasure. They carry a wide variety of items, earrings, pendants, brooches, scarfs, bracelets, necklaces, bags, purses, hair accessories, socks, slippers, the list is close to endless. Their products are inspired by a variety of cultures India, Oriental, African, just to name a few. Their prices are slightly high for the pieces you get, but they do carry a large number of really unique items. This is always one of the first places I go to if I need an accessory to go with something special. Oh, and their handbags are to die for!

There's a good selection in here but it IS a bit pricey... sigh ... will have to wait til payday.read more