This newly opened Boots has replaced their longstanding store just ten seconds further down. I'm…read moreincreasingly confused about why the good people of Boots spent the time and money to make this venture - as it is seems to be exactly the same inside! You may think that every Boots in the country is going to be the same; generic, bland but ultimately useful. But you'd be wrong! This Boots is FANTASTIC. It's absolutely massive for a start so you're bound to find whatever cosmetic or pharmaceutical product you're after. And best of all it has the most helpful and friendly staff of any shop in Bath. Whenever I've been in, one of the shop assistants has been at hand to help me find me exactly what I'm after or recommend something new to me. This Boots also has a great range of cosmetics and perfumes which I've never seen in any of their other stores. My best buy here has been the new Prada perfume at £35 which was sold out everywhere else I'd been.

No doubt trying to capitalise on the recent opening of Westgate 'shopping centre' - quite literally…read morethe most pointless and film-set (as in Bath stone slapped over a makeshift metal frame) like collection of shops I've seen in a long while. Boots should have stayed in their original position, which was a much bigger store, and saved themselves a packet of money. The layout has been kept more or less the same, though, which is a boon, as I got to know my way around the other one pretty well when hunting for cold remedy and the like. It's just that I hate coming into Westgate. Bah.

Boots is the pharmacy/health and beauty equivalent of a supermarket. It's got a pharmacy section on…read morethe top floor, with pretty much every medicine you could think of and well-trained staff. The ground floor has health and beauty products ranging from sanitary products to bubble bath to make-up. Pretty much all mainstream brands are in here and Boots own-brand products are often exactly the same as more expensive equivalent brands, but half the price. They do a small range of food and drink for snacks and lunchtime, which tries to be healthy, but is just the same as you can get in most high street shops that are trying to diversify into lunches. Keep an eye out for lunch deals where you can get a sandwich, snack and drink combo deal for a good price.

No trip to England would be complete without a stop at a Boots…read more When have you ever rememebred to pack *everything*? For me, that answer is never! So off to Boots for some great smelly soap & shampoo - I like their Boots Brand Lilac fragrance the best And while you're there, pick up some water or some fun nail polish, or a 220v hairdryer.... or whatever Boots has it all!

This was our big Boots that was knocked down to build the Southgate development. The current main…read morestore is on Stall Street and is too small - awful to shop in at weekends, but OK during the week. Staff are really helpful, the stock isn't nearly as good as the old store and a third of teh store is premium beauty (because rich people shop in Bath, probably). Not much space for Christmas stock here, but you can still get your toothbrush and deodorant, and the pharmacy counter always has good advice.

Boots moved into this location around 2007 when the new Southgate development was planned in Bath…read more Initially I hated the new Boots; it wasn't significantly smaller than the old location but the items it stocks seems a lot less. Now I used to it, its not so bad! Staff are very friendly, they provide helpful advise and stocks are usually good on most items I buy. More recently they've put more shelving in the makeup section which makes it much more tricky to just get into the store; maybe the ladies like it but as a bloke, I hate having to dodge my way through shoppers just to get to the lunch section (sorry I've become a grumpy old man :) )

This is a small boots so doesn't carry as much as the larger stores. It does go back quite far so…read moreit is amazing what they fit into this small space. I tend to find most items I need, but they don't stock all the Christmas range. No toys or kids clothes, very little electrical and no digital cameras. It is still good value and if you take advantage of their points card then you can get some great deals. the points kiosk is just inside the door, so make sure you check out the offers before shopping. The staff are friendly and helpful. If you want to see their full range you will have to go to Bristol or Swindon

There can't be many people who have never visited a Boots store. This one is typical of Boots…read morestores that you would find in small towns up and down the country. They have the usual range of health products and toiletries. I like Boots own brand goods, particularly the number 7 cosmetics range. They have some good special offers, such as buy one, get one half price. Even better if you have a Boots Advantage card so that you can collect points and get some things for free. The staff are helpful and the premises are kept clean and tidy - up to the normal Boots standards.

Cute little pharmacy that is England's oldest continually running pharmacy/ apothecary shop. The…read moresmell reflects this, but it's such an interesting place to look around, and the staff is very friendly.

Cute little sundry shop in Bath with lovely bath powder, lotions, etc. Was looking for a nice…read morehairbrush and the proprietor offered one that was beautiful but tres cher! Two employees seemed to be hovering quite a bit - watching for shoplifters? Who knows? But it was fun to browse the tight aisles of this drugstore.

Located in the recently opened East Oxford Health Centre, Jenners Pharmacy is adjacent to two…read moredoctors surgeries, with another close by, hence they are always reasonably busy, though you shouldn't have to wait long. Staff are friendly and service is reasonably quick. They also have an automated system which retrieves you prescription medicines using a robot arm and a track, which will keep you entertained while you wait!

I needed to pick up some cough meds while visiting Cardiff. This pharmacy was recommended by our…read moretour guide. Because I wasn't familiar with the brands, I got the assistance of a young lady who worked in the Medicine Dept. She asked thorough questions to make sure she recommended the right one. Although I went for the Pharmacy this store was quite large. There were cards, snacks, sandwiches and drinks. There also was a large assortment of beauty, hygiene and toiletry products. Probably even more departments in the back that I didn't see.

ABOSULETLY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE !!! I was looking for a…read moremoisturiser and went up to one of the sales assistant and asked her if they sold a moisturiser which I had seen online. She looked at me rudely straight in the face and blanked me completely and didnt bother to give me an answer. She just turned around to her colleague and pretended that she was speaking about someone else in front of me to her colleague. I am a person from a minority ethnic background and I just know the motive was pure racism. I didn't bother saying anything more because did not want to cause any DRAMA. I just turned around and walked away, this ruined my mood and shopping experience in Boots.

Terrible service, and poorly organised, went to buy razor and cartridges set, took the card…read morerequired to the till only to be told they didn't have the product, after being in line. Surely it would be logical to remove the place cards if the product is not in stock?

I have a Rx med for a eye condition that I think I will run out of. I have the Rx, but they can't…read moreaccept a USA referral. The pharmacist gave me instructions to call and get a special waiver. But from my hotel phone. I have the med, I just want back up. We ll see She was very kind.

Superdrug is a great little shop, it doesn't have as big a range as Boots but has lots of bargains…read more I love the gift range, they have a good selection of sets and at very good prices. They have a good range of magazines, confectionery, and food and drink. It doesn't really get too busy in here, so service is usually pretty good. The range of make-up and perfume is quite good, and they have a lot of essential toiletries too. They do have good multi-buy offers on brand products sometimes, which is great. It's worth trying some of the Superdrug own ranges too, because they are pretty good and very good value for money! Sometimes they have 5% off stamps, which is great to get while you are picking up some essentials. Staff are friendly and helpful, ask if you need anything.

A quiet - even at lunch times - store just out of the way in the centre of Oxford, this is a good…read moreplace to go for toiletries at good prices. It's well-stocked, convenient, and staff are friendly. It benefits from not being as busy as other stores in the vicinity.

One of the best open all hours Chemists for an emergency. Best not to buy condoms and Vaseline for…read moremy skin condition at the same time dressed in bike leathers, but they don't laugh though. Shame there not open to 10pm. It used to be handy if my kids needed anything urgent. Very competent staff indeed, but as commented above they do watch you like a hawk. Probably due to thefts and just trying to guide you.

This is a good enough local pharmacy - nothing out of the ordinary, but you can get most things you…read moreneed in here. The only downside is that you're likely to pop into someone you know, so maybe not the greatest place for STD creams or nit treatment! The staff are helpful, if a little nosy. Sometimes there are 2 or 3 of them watching me while I'm trying to find plasters or cotton buds. I expect they're just bored, but it's still pretty offputting. They're always keen to help with medicine though, and they're used to every sort of ailment. If you're a regular sufferer of manflu, they'll provide much sought after sympathy and dose you up with Lemsip and Soothers. Prices are reasonable and although some things are a bit more than in Boots or Superdrug, the difference is only a matter of pence, and if you live near here, it's completely worth avoiding the battle through tourists in town and the neon business of chain pharmacy superstores.