Primark is one of those stores that polarises opinion. To some people it's a treasure trove of…read moreaffordable fashion, to others it's a conglomerate getting rich by exploiting workers in the third world. If you do choose to venture into this store you'll find two large floors with ladieswear downstairs and mens and childrens upstairs. You may pick up some bargains, especially if you're small because it can be difficult to find items in larger sizes. It helps to be no bigger than a size 14 if you're a lady or a medium if you're a chap. The sale rails are usually worth a look and I quite often pick up bargains for the kids. Why pay more than one or two quid for a pair jeans that will either be destroyed in no time or otherwise grown out of? It's a bit more difficult to find things for myself, being the wrong side of medium!

Can't fault the staff in the Chester shop. They go out of their way to help. Nothing is too much…read moretrouble. Last time I was in there I got to the till and decided I wanted the a different size. To my amazement the cashier kindly offered to go and get the items I wanted. I found a manager on the way out and gave positive feedback on my visit. I shop in a range of shops in the town and in some of the more up market stores you don't get a service as good as what the Primark staff provide. They are always friendly and if you can't find your size they offer to go off to the stock room to look for the size you require. The shop I find is always neat & tidy. Well done Primark staff keep up the good work! Some customers complain of exploitation of workers in third world countries yet a majority of them will still shop in Primark, just saying. I will add that the quality has not always been great but for the price who can complain? However, quality is improving. Sizes and fit are hit & miss but find another clothes shop where this doesn't happen.

Debenhams Browns of Chester is the only Debenhams store to retain its' original branding, Browns of…read moreChester. It has been owned by Debenhams since 1976, yet the store is fairly old being founded in 1780, while it doesn't seem to compare to the older department stores in London, it still is a fairly nice branch, you can enter the store through street-level or through the Grosvenor Shopping Centre. The store is pretty old and you can tell that through shopping inside, they have random sets of steps and ramps all over, so it isn't just one straight/flat level, so do be careful where you're walking to avoid tripping. They had a huge clearance sale on my visit, due to Debenhams' facing difficulties and having to close many of their stores, including this one, I still found many of their prices to be high even after the discount, I found the promotional offers to be inconsistent and it was hard to tell what item costs what as each part of the store/product range would have a different % off. The store did seem a little messy, but it did have some good products overall and it is nice to see they haven't ignored the history, it's a shame to see this store earmarked for closure as although it isn't perfect, it is and remains a nice addition to the town centre. 3*

This is a large department store where you can find really gorgeous bags, shoes, make up and…read moreperfume on the first floor and loads and loads of clothes on the second floor. This place really is fantastic for womens clothes - like debenhams it has all the usual brands such as Jane Norman and Oasis, and it has a great underwear section with huge variety of pretty knickers. It also has a wedding section with loads of higher quality dresses. Of course these come with a higher price tag that the high street stuff that can be found there but this is where I would come to look for something to wear for a special occasion.

I just love Pound Shops, and I always end up losing plenty of pounds, but boy do I save in…read morecomparsion against other stores. I once bought a Po Teletubby for £1 in a shop in York, and I couldn't find anything wrong it.She even had the offical labels attached!! You can buy cheap p.c. games, mouse pads, screen wipes and other such related stuff for a fraction of major retailers. I've also bought: Batteries, Hair Care Products, Stationary,Telly Ariel, and Garden products too. The only draw back is the long queues, lack of tills and hardly any staff. Most of these shops do two for a pound, 4 for a pound and 50p stuff , so look around for these bargains. Some of these stores also sell special buy stuff, that are still pound cheaper than other competitors but you only save about £5. Another thing is, that most are cash only.This could be annoying if you've spent pounds here!!

In accordance with section 6 and section 21 of the Equality Act a formal complaint has been…read moresubmitted regarding NO MASK NO SERVICE policy Gov.UK states Exemption cards If you have an age, health or disability reason for not wearing a face covering: you do not routinely need to show any written evidence of this you do not need show an exemption card This means that you do not need to seek advice or request a letter from a medical professional about your reason for not wearing a face covering. However, some people may feel more comfortable showing something that says they do not have to wear a face covering. This could be in the form of an exemption card, badge or even a home-made sign. Carrying an exemption card or badge is a personal choice and is not required by law. If you wish to use an exemption card or badge, you can download exemption card templates. You can then print these yourself or show them on a mobile device. Please note that the government is not able to provide physical exemption cards or badges. If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of these templates in a more accessible format, please email publiccorrespondence@cabinetoffice.gov.uk. Please say what format you need the template in and what assistive technology you use.

The autumn (2007) opening of Spice of Asia was a very welcome addition to Chester's small selection…read moreof ethnic food stores. Sizeable cities in the north-west, such as Liverpool and Manchester, boast plenty of outlets for purchasing Chinese ingredients, Turkish groceries or Indian foodstuffs. Not so Chester, with its largely indigenous population. Now we have Spice of Asia,It's Large enough that, our own version of Liverpool's Matta's store means Cestrians no longer have to take the train there to get proper Indian foods. Indeed, The Spice of Asia at 95-97, Brook street it's much spacious and fully loaded with not only asian spices, but frozen seafood, fresh vegetables,Thai food,Afro Caribbean food, Soft drinks, snacks and much more.. Above all,the products are selling at a very competitive price and it's a must visit shop...

Ok, so the clothes are cheap and the quality isn't always great but they always have some of the…read morelatest trends in and if i havent got alot of money to spend and need something to wear just the once or only a couple of times, its well worth it. The staff are friendly here too

This is my favourite bra shop in Chester. Not only do they stock my bra size, but they carry a…read moreselection of makes in my size and then discreetly assist is checking the fit is correct and the straps adjusted correctly. Catalogues may offer you every shade of the rainbow, but there is no proof of quality until you actually feel the fabric and try it on. The lingerie room only stocks bras of excellent fit and quality in luxurious fabrics at an affordable price.

I didn't have the best experience in The Lingerie Room (Hoole) last week. I had bought my 14 year…read moreold her first fitted bra (pack of 2) there back in August. There was a problem with the material which they were good enough to sort out by getting another pack for us in September. However a couple of weeks ago my daughter mentioned they had become uncomfortable and the bottom of the bra was creasing over. Thinking this shouldn't happen after just 4 months, I took them back to the Lingerie Room. The helpful assistant agreed the bras were quite loose and she/the manager agreed to start again with the fitting process (no mention made of me having to pay for another bra). A selection of bras were ordered for my daughter and a week later we returned for her to try them on. After choosing one I was then asked to pay £27. Feeling this wasn't right, I spoke to the manager who said because they hadn't been returned within a couple of weeks the best she could do was offer a 10% discount. I didn't think this was good customer service, especially as they had fitted them in the first place, and would mean me spending £50 on my daughter's bras within 5 months. Such a shame as I've been buying mine there (& when it was previously Vallerina) for over 20 years...

Hawkins Bazaar has a huge range of quite peculiar little gifts and toys…read more Some parts of the stock are more expensive, for example the electrical gadgets, but there is also a section that is almost like a sweet pick n mix section of cheap 29p+ toys and gadgets. There is also a book section which has some great 'random' books that always make good talking points or presents. The chester branch of hawkins bazaar doesnt seem very big, but does make good use of its space, and is very centrally located in Chester being just on the crossroads.

This place has some really bizzare stuff in here!! It's one of those shops where i find the stuff…read morereally intreguing! the staff are really friendly here and the items are well worth a price. I'd say it was well worth a visit because some of the items you'd find are really quite unique - a great place to get presents from

This place will take you back to your childhood…read more Toycraft is an exquisite toy shop, nestling in the middle of Chester. It's definitely a more upmarket toy shop than, say, Toys R Us -- the toys are 'top of the range' (many are made of high-quality wood) and are priced accordingly. ...well, this is Chester, after all! Quite a few of the toys seem to be original (at least, I've not seen them on sale anywhere else), and there is plenty to amuse and entertain youngsters of all ages. The staff are friendly and helpful, and shopping (or just browsing) there is a real pleasure. The only slight drawback is that it's in the middle of Chester and access for drivers is not especially easy. Because of the quaint old nature of Chester, the shop is not the easiest to get into if you've got a buggy (if I recall correctly there are some steps right by a narrow-ish entrance, with a sharp turn immediately you go in) -- and this is the only reason why it gets four stars rather than five. But if you can get there, and if you can get in, I doubt you'll regret it!

We visited Toycraft Chester on Fri 3 May 13. Staff were very friendly and helpful which made…read moreshopping a pleasure. It is an excellent toy shop right in the middle of Chester. Toys are arranged in very good display cases and viewing/buying is made very easy. We did buy a number of items and were impresses with the service and the packing used. Over all I would recommend a visit.

One of a dying breed now, but this second hand record shop is a great place to visit if you like…read moreold vinyl. Great selectiion of old and rare alternative. I could spend hours here at a time. The only slight gripes are that you don't get a very fair price if your selling or trading, but I suppose thats what ebay is for!! Also the second hand cd's are massively overpriced for old tatty and not very rare run of the mill stuff. Literally cheaper in HMV for a new copy!! Still.if it vinyl your looking for or if you just want to take a trip down musical memory lane, this is the palce to be.