I always shop here for handbags and gifts for the women I know. You can often find really nice…read morepieces of jewellery that look a different and stunning. The handbags are fantastic quality for the price which isn't that much. I just paid £20 for a huge leather handbag. The staff stay out of your way while you are browsing so it isn't like you are being pressured into shopping. A lovely shop!

Monsoon for clothes, Accessorize for great jewellery. Worth a visit at sales times. The stuff for…read morelittle girls is very appealing, and better than some of the cheap pink stuff around.

Cheap and cheerful selection. Good range of children's slippers and wellies, and plenty of…read moreglitttery, sequinned shoes for little girls. Croc imitations. My husband bought a decent pair of shoes here, but when he asked the staff member where they were made, he was told 'dunno, I only work here.' They are cheap though!

I always take a look in here if I am in need of new footwear. I like the large range and they have…read morelots of different brand names aswell that you can't often get in the town centre. When my daughter was younger I got a lot of her first baby shoes from here as they were a good price and they grow out of them so quick. Sometimes the shoes can be expensive but it depends what you are looking for and they seem to be dropping their prices a bit recently.

I shop here for my children's shoes, slippers and wellies. Helpful staff if it's not a busy time…read more At other times, I have had to beg to get some attention. The electronic foot measuring gauge is a plus, as you get a print out of shoe sizes. If you sign up to their storecard, you get special offers emailed to you, which are well worth it. Just remember to pay in full so that you don't get clobbered with the interest.

Always worth a visit at sale time. I've picked up nice skirts, trousers and jumpers which are…read moreclassic and good for work.

I like to shop here for my mum and aunties as they stock a lot of ladies clothing that they like…read moreand the prices are reasonable too. There always seems to be some kind of sale or special offer on but the reductions seem genuine enough. There is also a Men's department that sells jumpers scarves and gift ideas. You can buy DVDs and brooches and pens that are ideal as stocking fillers and there is something for everyone in their nightwear range. This shop is trying to appeal to the younger age range too and I know Carol Smillie has been modelling for them recently and you can buy some really nice tops and skirts that are not what you might stereotypically expect (ie not tartan!). There is a nice selection of biscuits, preserves, cakes, toiletries and other gift ideas and last Christmas they made up hampers with anything you wanted from the shop. This is a great gift idea and the presentation was beautiful. Well worth a visit just for the banter with the staff!

This shop sells designer labels in men's, women's and children's shoes. The shop is very long and…read morenarrow and on one side is menswear and on the other is the womenswear. They do a lot of clothes from the Hooch range which I love and have never seen anywhere else for sale in town. They also sell Playboy, Rockport, Golddigga and Converse, to name but a few. At the bottom of the shop is the shoe department and they definitely stock the best range of children's trainers anywhere in town. I also love the children's range of Converses baseball boots which come in loads of fantastic, bright colours. The shop is quite trendy and although can seem a little daunting the staff are really lovely and friendly. As it is a designer shop the prices are quite expensive but they are only what you would pay anywhere else.

The first Fair Trade shop to open in Carlisle. Well worth supporting. Tucked away in a lane next to…read moreHSBC. You can find jewellery, hand made cards, wrapping paper, foodstuffs (more range than Fair Trade goods you find in supermarkets). Has a large range of Fair Trade clothing also.

Adorable store. What a delightful surprise. Though a bit challenging to find, once you get there,…read moreyou will not be disappointed. They have unusual merchandise and because everything is FairTrade, there is no guilt. Great GIFTS~!

I adore next not only for myself but also for their childrenswear. The clothes are gorgeous and…read morealthough people think it's expensive I don't think it is anymore. The quality of the clothes is fantastic and they wash brilliantly which is great with a messy toddler. The shoes are gorgeous and arre also incredibly well priced. The staff are lovely aswell.

Next is my favorite shop for buying my childrens clothes i find it excellent value for money and…read morethey have really trendy stuff ! i also buy for myself quite a lot as they do a petite range which is great for me as im only just 5ft 1 ! all the cothes are very fashionable. i tend to spend more in next when they have their famous sales as they really are some good bargains to be had.

I really enjoy a bit of window shopping in this store as the make up department alone is huge,…read moreselling many different brands such as Ruby and Millie, No 7, Maybelline and Clinique. The services this store offers are very good, there is an optician, photo processing and pharmacy. This store also stock the mini mode range of baby clothes and a small selection of toys from the Early Learning Centre. Their range of fragrances for Men and Women is vast and they also do a good amount of the gift boxes which include the perfume and the body lotions aswell. They have a loyalty card which enables you to collect points which are then turned into cash to use on another visit. The amount of products you can use this incentive on is massive and many a time I have been able to use my points for Christmas presents. Very handy indeed. If you are a Mum you have to ask a member of staff to take you upstairs in the lift to the baby section, which can be quite a hard task and I have seen me stand there for well over ten minutes for someone to come and help me.

I give Boots 4 stars because their loyalty card scheme is very good value. They often also give out…read moreoffers with money off offers. This store is on 2 floors. There is an escalator to the 2nd floor, but if you want to take the lift, you have to find a staff member to take you, as it's out the back. This is what lets this branch down. Guess what's upstairs - yes, baby stuff, so anyone with a buggy is going to struggle. Good service on photos and print your own. It also has a good opticians upstairs.