Good baby shop in Fairhill Centre. Stocks most of the equipment and accessories but any that aren't…read morethere can be ordered for collection. Staff are friendly and helpful and don't mind opening packages to let you try stuff out eg baby slings. Good quality products and lots of cute stuff too. Store is a bit limited in size and the Fairhill carpark is more expensive to park in than the Tower Centre. I would usually walk across but this may not be convenient with young children in tow.

Can be a bit pricey at times, but they do serve families of young children well by offering a good…read morerange of clothes, from smart to casual and even schoolwear. The store layout does tend to be changed around every now and then, so sometimes you need to ask where things are. A couple of benches or similar near the shoes would't go amiss, as there is nothing worse than struggling to balance with bags etc, whilst trying to help a youngster to try on shoes. They can usually plump themselves down on the floor but then that causes problems if they do so near the counter, where sometimes some of the shoe display reaches behind it. Staff are not overbearing and are usually happy to let you wander around at your own pace, but will help if asked.

Full range of Adams Childrenswear in a spacious store, which is just inside the Greenvale Street…read moreentrance of the Tower Centre. Has adult and child friendly staff who will even go and look through old stock for a desired item. This store never seems to be busy but maybe this is because it is large and the children are so small. It caters for babies and children up to about 10 years. The clothes are very hardwearing but can sometimes lose some of the vibrancy of their colours after washing.

Jacksons 38 is one of five (yes, you heard right) departments, if you like, all owned by Jacksons…read moreof Saintfield. Not a clue who this guy is, but he essentially owns half of the Main Street... As well as the main hardware / cookware store a few doors up, there is also a 'Lifestyle' stores few doors on up from that, which consists of a health food shop, a coffee shop and a home interiors shop. Phew! However, my trip was only to this sweet little boutique. Mainly consisting of ladies, gents and kids shoes, it is also a jewellery shop, an accessories shop (wallets, belts, scarves etc.), and a ladies clothes shop. Blinkin' heck. It's one of those shops that's a myriad of little rooms and sections that see to go on forever. There really is a beautiful selection, and the range of kid's school shoes rivals an actual shoe shop's range. The lady sales assistant was very pleasant and welcoming - cheery smiles galore. She was helpfully aiding a customer who was trying on shoes, but didn't neglect the others who were busy looking too. I must commend this Jackson fella on such a beautiful little shop. Highly recommended.

Conservatory Coffee, health food, boutiqueness…read moreHaiku perfection Visited here on a priest's recommendation to sip coffee with Michael W. Smith in the background and hoping to catch a nice Irish evangelical's eye... But even without those expectations being met (there's always next time), I think I've found my new favorite coffee shop in County Down. As you walk into Jackson's there is the boutique on the right, health food on the left, and straight to the back, nectar of the gods: COFFEE. Even further back, comfy couches and tables fill a beautiful, bright, glass conservatory facing out into the courtyard. Me and a friend sat until close (4:30 p.m.) sipping our coffee and admiring others fancy beverages and jealousy inducing desserts. While I have yet to witness it, I was told that the scones are as big as your head and full of fruity surprises. I couldn't ask for a better setting or cup of coffee to sip, sit, people watch, and/or work.

This is a great clothes shop but a bit pricy. They clothes are good quality and wash well. Also a…read morebit different it you want something nice.

A really fantastic selection of baby and children's items - this store stocks everything from kids…read moreoutfits to prams and cots. This store is located half way down Castle street, it has a more personal feel to it in contrast to the big chain children's shops in town. They seem to stock all the essentials for a new born baby, the place is jam packed with Cots (both traditional and modern) and prams. All the prams are at ground level so you can give them a good test. Really modern store inside with the all the major baby brands stocked.

Pricewise Kids Store is another of those independent baby shops which I cant help going into to…read morehave a nosy. They are often overpriced but their stock is generally different and funky! Pricewise, as the name suggests, is slightly different. They focus more on cheaper prices and cheaper stock. Which is quite refreshing to an extent. They have all the usual items, such as clothing, blankets, sheets, toys (good for Christmas), prams, highchairs, etc etc. And I must say that the majority of stuff is pretty good and very nice. I was surprised however to see one large section of the bottom floor devoted to Halloween costumes, but I guess kids have to get costumes somewhere, so why not here. Certainly worth a wee visit for essentials and gifts!

Has everything that you would expect in a Next store. Slighty more cramped than some of the other…read morestores and the children's/babies department is upstairs (which would be a real pain if you had a toddler and a baby sleeping in a pram). There are clothes for children up to 10 and adults but nothing for in between (so much for keeping a loyal customer base). I go into this shop a lot but can never be bothered with the hassle of shopping in it. If I want Next clothes I go to a bigger store or their retail outlet at Junction One.

Although i really like next clothes this store is very small and cramped - i much prefer the next…read moreClearance in Antrim Junction One. The ladies stuff is downstairs in this store and the men's and children's is upstairs. Although a well lit, clean shop it is definitely too cramped to cater for what Next has to offer and you get the feeling that there isn't even a small amount in this shop that can be found in the catalogue. The staff don't always seem too friendly or willing to help much. Located in Fairhill shopping centre so no problem with parking.

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I had bought some pyjamas which were silk and pink and when I start wearing them they were great…read morebut then I start to get bites by wearing them but that has been my only problem so far overall the clothes are really good and fantastic quality

This is a good size River Island - Bigger than the one in the Tower Centre so there is a lot more…read moreselection here. They have really trendy clothes, handbags, shoes and accessories in here although they can be quite expensive. The best time to go would be sale time when they have rails ranging from £5. They also have a large men's section in this shop. It is a well lit shop with good space and good fitting rooms :) The staff can be quite helpful (apart from the odd few). As it is located in Fairhill Shopping centre there is no problem with parking :)

This is usually quite a good Primark store. It provides quite a lot of choice for women, with a…read morelarge lingerie and nightwear section which is particularly good. Underwear sets for £4? Yes Please! The womenswear boasts quite a good selection of on trend items, both in casualwear and formalwear, as well as usually having a good selection of dresses, whatever the time of year. Currently they have a broad selection of winter coats in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes there should be something to suit everyone! During sale time you can pick up lots of bargains, with most basic items being priced at £1 or under, with t-shirts sometimes costing you 25p! Great news in a poor economic climate eh?

Great bargains all year round. Clothes are priced at 'disposable clothes' prices (50p +). Great for…read moret-shirts, work clothes, underwear, towels, costume jewellery, sweatshirts, pjs and kids clothes. Colours can wash lighter but at their prices you can wear them a couple of times and give them to charity. Changing rooms are private and you can take as long as you need. Staff are available and friendly. Queues for the tills can appear long but they move quickly and you often pick up another bargain while you're in the queue.

In my shopping obsessed mind, all shops have a category. Pumpkin Pie definitely comes into the…read morecategory of - beautiful clothes and toys for kids but strictly for gifts only. It's just too expensive for me to buy clothes for my own two kids there as they tend to rip, stain and generally ruin most things within a week. So if you A) need to buy a baby gift or B) have children who can be trusted to wear beautiful things, Pumpkin Pie is for you. It is filled with the cutest baby clothes and blankies, little soft teddies and clothes for older kids, up to the age of about 10. If you're into your labels you'll recognise Ducky Beau (my personal fave for little boys), Me Too and Lego. There are other ranges of similar price and style. Prices are high, but these are high end clothes for nippers. A t shirt will be around £25 and a dress about £45 but as with most high end shops, the sale is the time to shop. Time it right and you'll get a good choice of reduced stuff.

As a very excited auntie of a one year old I am immediately drawn to all these cute little…read morechildren's clothing stores. This one from the outside looks almost edible with its bright colours and very welcoming sign. Plus the big up to 70% off sign does nothing but lure me in. I love all the cute little dresses and outfits for the little girls but I'm auntie to a little boy. There are some really nice little boy outfits in here with the usual pirate, animal and car themes. I picked my nephew up a lovely little t shirt with a panda bear on the front for £12.00 and it had been reduced quite a lot in the sale. Non sale items are a little on the expensive side but it is Holywood after all. A lovely shop, I hope my sister has a girl next as I really want to go back and get some of the gorgeous girlie clothes.