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.

This B&Q is a traders' store, but it's friendly enough for your everyday DIYer to head in and pick…read moreup some bits to do up the bathroom. The layout of the store is a little confusing, as per expectations in most B&Qs, but it's possible to find your way around. What I have discovered, though, is that they are often, infuriatingly, out of the one item I need. If I need a toilet-flush handle, they'll have toilet seats, toilet-roll holders, toilet brushes, but not the one thing I need. That could just be my luck, though - and the staff there have always been very friendly, with the management (and this is something extremely rare in my experience) being sensible with their returns policy. Recommended for any serious DIYer.

I recently went to B&Q in Whitstable. Didn't need much but the Staff were very helpful in…read moreparticular Alan. He kindly lifted a heavy bag of grit into my trolley for me. The till Staff were helpful and polite. Well Done. Ps They were all cheerful which is a bonus in a store.

Lovely Paperchase store on Canterbury high street. Well laid out with plenty of space to wander…read moreround. They have a massive selection of stationary, greetings cards, post cards, wrapping paper, photo frames etc. Paperchase does really funky items and also really classy stylish items. At this time of year they also do beautiful, original christmas tree decorations.

Really great Paperchase store. Nicely laid out. Staff always busy changing and updating stock. Lots…read moreof great stationary items and gifts. Brilliant for something a bit different. Lots of patterns and matching items to make up sets.

Debenhams in Canterbury is a bit of a hotch-potch as it has to adapt to the old buildings that it…read moreoccupies. Hence you need to make sure you are in the right store for your needs. The main store has a good sized clothes and shoes section for women upstairs, with several franchises. Handbags and accessories are downstairs with menswear. The children's department, is in a separate building, behind the main store. This is where you can buy school uniform and trendier casual wear by Red Herring and John Rocha. The bathroom and soft furnishings department is across the road.

Debenhams in Canterbury is a bit of a labyrinth. the different departments are not only on…read moredifferent floors but spread over different locations in the high street. The quality of products in this store is mostly very good and if you can find the crypt restaurant (it's downstairs from mensware) I can highly recommend the breakfasts.

This shop used to be located near to Specsavers but has now moved to new premises inside the…read moreVictoria shopping centre - upstairs on the 2nd floor. The shop has a garish looking sign outside so I was surprised when I went in and saw that it stocks designer handbags. Everything's very expensive but they have some lovely bags and a big range of Radley handbags and purses etc.

At the Canterbury store, I was not offered a receipt with a purchase and had to call the assistant…read moreback to be provided with one, which I almost didn't do. When leaving the store and attendant chased me across the carpark accusing me of not paying. I assume it was an accident and not a deliberate attempt to catch customers out but extremely frustrating.

A large branch of Marks and Spencer, stocking clothing, homeware, gifts and groceries. This can be…read morequite an awkward store to navigate due to it's size. There is a direct entrance to the multi-story car park from the first floor which is quite handy. There is also a little coffee shop on the second floor which sells really nice hot chocolate/coffees and some snacks/cakes.

Fenwicks is probably the biggest department store in Canterbury high street. Offering a huge range…read moreof womens wear, mens wear, childrens clothes, perfume and accessories, you're bound to find something to suit your tastes. It has around 2-3 floors and is never so busy you feel cramped. It always smells of perfume when you go in and you'll certainly feel a little spring in your step if you go away having bought something in the shop, after all it has good quality brands. You can buy designer cosmetics and skincare in addition to lots of designer clothes with makes such as Tommy Hilfiger, Morgan etc. Prices are quite high so it's best to come here when you've just been paid! Lots of choice and nice luxurious brands though so it's worth a look.

This store is really huge, fragrance/make-up/homes/womenswear but the menswear department is…read morereally poor, into the good brand there are no small size. It's also really busy, all the time, plus the jumble of goodies and cheap stuff is not really good-looking.

Quite a pricey store, and although it does cater for Men's clothing, it's more for women and…read moresomewhat for children. The clothes rails and displays are a bit close to each other, but not to the extent that you can't get by and find what you're looking for. The store does seem to be somehwat randomly laid out, but you'll be able to find what you're looking for fairly easily, and the staff will take you straight towards an item if you can't find it.

I love this Dorothy Perkins - it's well laid out with plenty of space to walk around. They always…read morehave a good range of basics and party clothes as well as suits and work wear. They have a relatively large tall section and all their jeans and trousers come in several lengths which makes it much easier to find something that fits properly. They also stock shoes, lingerie, maternity and petites, jewellery and have a large menswear section upstairs.