This shop is a real treasure trove - its all cheap (costume) jewellery but its perfect if you have…read morebought an outfit and want some jewellery to match - they have every style and colour you could imagine and you don't need to worry about spending too much. The store layout is organised by colour which is handy too. Gets a bit squashy at busy times so best to go during the week (and when you've got plenty of time to survey all of the goodies!). Well worth a visit.

Troll is a shop specifically for jewellery, hairbands and accessories. The shop is crammed full of…read morestuff and it can be difficult to look around but there is definitely something for everyone here. Some of the stock is quite cheap and tacky looking but they also have some amazing costume jewellery. The prices are all very reasonable, especially compared to places like Accessorize or Topshop jewellery.

always go in here to get things for grandsons always very helpful and great service and some things…read moresame prices as on line. Very wide selection of want I go for in .

Tucked away off of Southend's pedestrianised high street is Toys N Tuck. It's worth a visit if you…read morehave something specific in mind or if you're looking for a popular toy which is out of stock at Argos or any of the other high street retailers. Last summer my daughter wanted a scooter, but it seemed everyone else in Southend did too. On a shopping trip I figured I had nothing to lose so popped in to have a look and they had a good supply. Buying from Toys N Tuck also saved me £7 over the high street names. The shop is huge and they have a great selection of popular and unique toys. I give the national chains a miss now and go straight to Toys N Tuck when shopping for birthday or Christmas presents.

I used to live above this place, in a poky little flat, so it's where I used to pick up all my…read moregames. The owner is a friendly guy, always up for a chat as the shop's never too busy, and he gives reasonable prices on trade-ins. The new prices are a little high, as he has to make a profit, but you can easily pick up some excellent deals with the pre-owned games, and peripherals. A.I. Games also stocks joke products, so if you've got kids with you and you want to amuse them for a couple of quid, it's worth a go then as well.

Although often more expensive than buying your games online, this place is the best place in Herne…read moreBay to buy games as it has the biggest range and has cheeper prices than the big chains such as Woolworths in the town. The man who works there is really friendly and knows his stuff when it comes to games, so will always be able to advice you on what game you should be buying. Well worth a visit if you cant make it to Canterbury where you have more choice.

One of the best jewellery shops in Southend. Excellent choice from affordable to expensive. Staff…read morealways helpful with good advice given. Have bought many gifts there. If want to buy something special this is one place I always go back to. Brilliant!!

I purchased a beautiful Bulova ladies watch from Sarah Beth jewellers and I am very pleased with my…read morepurchase. The same style watch in one of the larger, well known chain of jewellery shops was three times the price! The delivery was quick and packaging/delivery good so now Sarah Beth's is my first port of call. I don't often write reviews but felt in this instance I did have to comment. Many thanks.

Here they sell a wide range of games and consoles. some games new and others old. you can bring…read moreyour old games here to trade in quite clean and tidy and reasonably priced. the staff are friendly and happy to help answer any queries.

Use this shop regularly as i have 5 boys. The staff are always eager to help…read more I bought my son a gaming headset for his birthday and askd which one would be best. I was given a pc headset by accident but didbt realise til he had opened it on his birthday and was most dissapointed he couldnt use it. Took it back, explained the situation and they changed it with no trouble appologising profusely and gave me a £5 gift card for the inconvenience. Very good customer serviced in my opinion :-)

A lovely video shop very friendly, looks small from the outside but very missleading as is rather…read morespacious inside with a wide range of dvd's. They are very reasonable at £2.50 - £2.75 per dvd for the night. they dvd's dont have to be back untill 5 pm the next day. open from about 1pm till late.

I can't believe it's taken me this long to finally make it to Margate! Only 1 1/2 hours by train…read morefrom St Pancras, there really is no excuse. As for most of the other reviewers the recently opened (well 2011) Turner Contemporary gallery was the main incentive. It's amazing what difference a bit of culture can make to a hitherto neglected and underrated seaside town. Just as the Jerwood did for Hastings, Turner Contemporary is a true highlight on a visit to Margate. The curators know what they are doing too and put on a family friendly show of "Animals & Us" this Summer that perfectly combines natural history with contemporary art. It's the perfect place to hide from the elements and unlike Dreamland, entry is free. The cafe is lovely, too. Probably not worth the trip in its own right but combined with a walk along the beach (seeing Antony Gormley's sculpture emerge from the sea during low tide is an absolute highlight - you also get a perfect view from the gallery), fish and chips in the harbour, a walk around the old town and a compulsory visit to Dreamland a visit to Turner Contemporary rounds up a perfect day out.

The Turner Contemporary was the main aim of our trip to this part of Kent. Originally we wanted to…read moresee the Tracey Emin exhibition here, but realising this had finished we decided to come anyway and see what the gallery had to offer! Opened in April 2011, as part of a project to regenerate the somewhat flagging town of Margate, it certainly has become a monolith on the harbour! Although many have criticised it's bleak appearance, I quite like its industrial, steel facade. It certainly stands out in an area which is fairly bleak in itself. The gallery is named after the noted landscape painter J.M.W.Turner who spent much time in this area in his youth. As well as showcasing various artists exhibitions, the space is also used for teaching, workshops, talks and performances which can only be beneficial for the people of Margate. The actually exhibition areas themselves are fairly small - I would have expected to be able to see far more here, although in some ways I like that fact that I'm not overwhelmed by the quantity of the work here as can be the case in some of the larger galleries. On this occasion there were exhibitions by Carl Andre, Rosa Barba and Turner himself. There was also an interactive piece of art by Brazilian artist Maria Nepomuceno which was great fun to wonder into and touch and play with the different textures. The gallery is free to enter although they do ask for a donation. Staff are friendly and helpful and there is a nice cafe in the foyer. The Turner Contemporary is a great addition to the area, although I would probably only return if there was an exhibition that I particularly wanted to visit.

this is a discount shoe shop which sella wide range of fashionable and affordable shoes for all the…read morefamily at low prices. i have found that you do get what you pay for with the shoes in particular, they are not as hardwearing or as long lasting as you would hope. they can be quite uncomforatble too, but are great if you want a pair of shoes to wear just occassionally. the staff are quite helpful, with a good manner and attitude towards the customers, which is nice. the store can be tricky to get around with a buggy or wheelchair though, especially at busy times and when shoes are left on the floor by others.