This is the shop that you go in when you havent got a clue what to buy someone as they have some…read moregreat gifts. They have loads of cards too some handmade. Buy your wrapping paper here aswell and youve done it all in one shop. I could spend hours in here and the shop staff are lovely.

Lovely little independent shop selling a good range of greetings cards, gift wrap, unique…read morejewellery, stationary etc. A good place to find special, pretty gifts rather than the usual tat you can buy everywhere. Upstairs there's vases, photo frames, candles etc. Very, very nice.

Wheelers is a bit old fashioned - and they sell lots of things that are really not my cup of tea…read more(lots of porcelain figurines etc) BUT they also stock a fabulous section of designer handbags... including Mulberry, my all time favourite bags (not that I have one yet, but I will one day!). They also do good sales. Attentive staff. There's a tea room/café upstairs, although have never tried it myself.

Wheelers is somehwhat of an institution in Loughborough - has been there for over 30 years and used…read moreto be where EVERYONE had their wedding list before 'locals' ventured into Leicester/Notts or had the WWW!!!! Large selection of goods, over 2 floors - kitchenware, china, paintings, glassware. Most things are very good quality and anything can be ordered in. I have found the staff a little snooty on occassion. The tea room is nice and you get your tea in a posh china mug!!

Stumbled across this little hidden gem whilst out with my local walking group.. We just managed to…read moreget our group of 16 in the conservatory where they serve delicious cakes and tea/coffee etc. (The fresh cream Victoria sandwich was to die for).This is a newish business still developing (Nov '15) but they have some lovely craft items for sale as well as refreshments. Highly recommend.