I do love House of Fraser and this one seemed really nice as well. But we came in here with one…read morepurpose when I met some friends on a sunny Saturday in Guildford. Lunch! Noone had tried the tea room at the top of this store so we thought, why not?! We can be middle class Brits for a lunch... Well we can try! We ascended into the gods of 4th floor to a typically British styled tea room - quaint patterned crockey and duck egg blue stylings with a glass roof so you could embrace the sun's warmth. There was also a balcony area with a view of Guildford's rooftop buildings (not the best view ever I thought, one side had a massive radio antenna next to the window) but it was cold and had been raining so we thought better not! Little bit confused on entry as it seemd like a cafe where you seat yourself and then go to the till to order, but people were also being table served. After standing for 30 seconds like lemons and having noone come to show us a table, we found one ourselves and proceeded to natter and catch up as true Brits do. hen after the 5th waiter came along in quick succession to take our order, we thought 'let's look at the menu first!' Side point, one gripe about this placed (I've mentioned this in my reviews before), I HATE BEING WATCHED IN A RESTAURANT. You shouldn't have to feel that kind of pressure choosing your food. I did choose however, not feeling too hungry I went with a savoury scone - very high tea indeed! I have to admit, they were boasting about their scone selection here but they were right to boast. Amazing choice and the cheese scone came warm with a generous helping of creamy butter, it was amazing! At £4 I would expect so!! A pot of tea to finish things along, love the crockery here, typically British patterning. Friends had a sundried tomato tart, which also looked really good. They also served freshly squeezed lemonade here! Very fancy. Was it overpriced? I have had better in London for the same price. But this isn't London, Guildford is known for being pricey. Not only Guildford, where there is less choice and hence less competition in the realms of afternoon tea, but House of Fraser, which is a respected establishment. So yes it was overpriced, but I can't say I wouldn't return to work my way through their scone menu!

House of Fraser is a great department store in Guildford. It is designed well and is laid out…read moreperfectly for wandering around. They have a large make up with most of the big brands covered and perfume section with some very helpful staff. They also have a nice section of homewares and a lovely cafe to break up your shopping experience. Womens clothing is located on the 2nd and 3rd floors which again boasts a good selection of brands from high street brands to the more expensive brands. Overall a great store with excellent staff.

This is actually one of the better Wilkinson stores. It is on the bigger side and I can always find…read morewhat I need at really reasonable prices. Come here if you're short of time [or if you just efficiency] and you need to buy lots of things in one place - shampoo, face wipes, nail polish, hair accessories for the kids, the latest cleaning products, hair dye, christmas trees, pet toys, socks, birthday cards, candles, and cushions [and lots, lots more]. I always come here at Christmas to buy a nicknack or two as their prices are really affordable and I can always find something different. I also come here for bedding as it is much more affordable than department stores [it's not the best quality, but it's nice to buy a whole new bedding set on a whim without having to save for a few months]. There is adequate parking in the are and it is easily accessible by bus [the bus stops right outside the shopping centre]. There's a Costa just outside the doors for anyone who has been on a shopping frenzy [or for the partners who want to wait outside!]. Although I don't use it more than a few times a year these days, it's comforting to know it's there in case I need an emergency birthday present, cushion, or notebook.

Always reliable.old Wilkies, has enjoyed this nick-name because of its' ability to undertand the…read morecustomer and provide what they seek. AND.at a price they are prepared to pay. This store, as many others in different towns, enjoys its' own success. It is particularly helped by such good parking facilities in Burgess Hill. Inexpensive eateries within the locale of the hugely successful shopping precinct make it pleasure to be there. Other cities/towns should take note..

An exceptional well displayed store. The aisles are kept clear of excessive stock so you can wander…read morearound comfortably. The prices are good at the best of times, but when sales are onthey are even better. Really pleasant staff and soooo cheerful. Makes a nice change. Bright store and have such good quality stock.

i like bhs when they have sales on they do drop prices considerably which is great as im a bargain…read morehunter! their items are always good quality and help from staff is always friendly.

This is a large branch of Debenhams, with the usual vast variety of products. It is fairly well…read morelaid out and has several floors. For me Debenhams isn't as pleasant a shopping experience as House of Fraser. This branch is a slightly old fashioned and generic looking. The staff are helpful, but there never seems to be that many of them around, particularly in the cosmetics section. The entrance to the store has recently been changed, so that you no longer have to go through a dirty underground passage to get in, which is a nice improvement.

Great value and better quality. There is a Cash Exchange office on the 2nd floor and BEST rate in…read moreGuilford,. Also service here is much better than others and much more friendlier.

You know when you're on a business trip and eating out gets old fast? Yes? Well, then you can…read morerelate as to why this was our heaven while we were here! Have you seen the amount of prepared food here? Salads, wraps, hummus, grilled chicken and egglant....and don't even get me started on the amount of packaged cakes they have here. They also had this strawberry-lychee drink that lasted me through the week. And TONS of pre-packed fruit. It's a traveler's dream! So much food, so much selection! And, of course, my personal favorite, a gin and tonic - in its own can! Can someone introduce that in the states? Thanks. I just wished they were open past 6. We basically had to rush here after work and pray they'd still be open.

I had been shopping in M&S last 2 weeks and even changed foreign currency 2 Saturday ago then…read moreyesterday Sunday I was there dressing down and quite casual; I was downstairs trying to exchange for UK currency and I felt a very strong discrimination against me being Asian as the cashier in the M&S bank asked me for my postalcode where I stay in Guilford and I didn't remember so I told him if I have all passport and UK resident card it is all should be required;and if he checks out the USD bills I handed over to him and no indication of counterfeit should be sufficient. I had raised this with the manager name Tom and he just ignored my concerns. I feel strongly that M&S is discriminated and judges people based on how they look. After leaving M&S had tried Thomas Cook and they told only passport or UK ID is required but no postal code is required. I had decided to go do Debanhams by the river and much better exchange rate and more friendlier service. All was provided was my passport. Therefore going forward I refuse to shop and associate with M&S as strong sense of discrimination against minorities and judging against how people look.

I used to love this store, even though the layout was a little hard to work with it was fun to…read moreexplore. Fast forward to now, when I have a baby in a pushchair/stroller and I am trying to get to the bits I want to as quick as possible.... not loving it so much. The toy department of the store is up a flight of stairs, I found the stairs and the escalator but couldn't see the elevator/lift and there was no staff member available to ask at that time so I ended up leaving without looking! I shall go back and see if I can find the elevator/lift and then edit the review. I love the selection, still like the layout (from a browsing on my own point of view) but being unable to find a lift/elevator or find a free member of staff left me a little bemused this time!

Good old fashioned department store. Staff are courteous and take time to help with choosing…read morematches for colour etc. Lift is at the back of the store in the make up department near the back stairs. Looking for a special occasion outfit or just jeans, they have a great choice in various label departments. Only downside is lack of or not on high enough air con. Still give it five stars as a lovely place to browse

This ginormous Marks & Sparks is the solution to all of your shopping needs! A large food hall, a…read moregreat home furnishings selection and a really large clothing department. I have to admit, I'm not a huge fan of M&S clothing (I'm not that old just yet!), but I have brought a few items from their Autograph range, and of course, you can't beat M&S undies! The homeware and furniture selection is great. In the past, I have come away with anything ranging from towels, kitchenware to an armchair! And who doesn't love M&S food, I still go weak at the knee at the thought of their melt in the middle chocolate pudding from a few years ago.

This company has had this store extended to enhance their sales and increase trade. What they have…read morefailed to do is supply enough floor space for the shopping public. It is worse than Hampton Court maze to get out of. Very limited aisle space which is, more often than not, jammed up with staff stacking up. The parking, having had increased spaces added still remains a nightmare. Has now become one my no-go areas. This comment also applies to the Worthing branch. However, the Carden Ave food hall remains one of the best I've ever been in.

One of the flagship anchor stores of Churchill Square, Debenhams in Brighton is a pretty decent…read moresized store, although pretty much average for the chain it is located in. It is located fairly close to Apple, up to a steep gradient in the mall floor. The store isn't as modern as one would expect from an anchor store of a mall, but still pretty much does the job when it is open with a satisfactory selection. The store like most branches of Debenhams is pricier than the overall feel of the store implies on the first impression. Average, generic Debenhams store with poor opening times (unstructured, closing early on most days but this is the same as the entire mall) - A useful brand for the city but not really a great store within that brand. 2*

Debenhams is like a time capsule…read more Every time I offer to take my mum shopping and we've done every other store in the city from M&S to Wallis, she swears she just wants to 'Pop in Debenhams for 5 minutes.' And of course, we always emerge weighed down by bags one or two hours later. This particular branch is tiny compared to the Manchester and London stores but they still manage to squeeze a lot of stock in. The ground floor is mainly occupied by accessories, shoes, perfume and make-up counters from Clarins to Benefit whilst the first floor has a strong selection of bed, bath, kitchen and dining room goodies. There's also a small childrens-wear department. The reason my mum loves this store however, is for the womens wear in the basement. There's air conditioning, three changing room areas and small subsidiaries of Wallis, Red Herring, Jane Norman, Warehouse, Top Shop, Oasis, Coast and Red Herring amongst others. Right now, there's also a Blue Cross sale on - which means 70% off for card-holders. Hang on, I think my mobile's ringing...