In recent years I have discovered this shop. Although I don't have children of my own, I have found…read moreit very useful for buying things for my nephews and nieces. There is a great selection of clothes, for all ages, and both sexes, and occasionally with some great offers on. Plus there is a small range of toys available, as well as practical and neccessary items for you child such as plates, bedding, bath items, as well as car seats, buggys and furniture. Some items can be a little on the pricey side, but if you wait for the offers, there are some great bargains to be had. The staff are very helpful and exude excellent customer service.

I totally love shopping in Mothercare and can't resist nipping in when up town. I often order from…read moretheir catalogue and you can get it delivered to the store. The staff are really knowledgable and won't try to sell you something you don't need. There are baby changing facilities in the store which are always clean. The goods are priced about the same as anywhere else and are of really good quality.

I really do love Matalan for their really great prices. Although I do feel that you have to be…read morecareful with what you buy as I have had a few cheap vest shops completely reshape themselves in the wash. Apart from that I have never had a problem with any other item from here. They stock childrens, mens and womens clothes including shoes all at really low prices, and if there is a sale on then it is even better. The lingerie is a particular fave of mine as there is always an offer on the knickers where you get three pairs for a fiver. You do need a Matalan card to make a purchase but you can sign up for free in the store and they often have member only offers aswell such as two tops for £6 which was on recently. I adore the Homeware section as they stock everything from gorgeous prints to cheap tea towels and most of my kitchen accessories are from here. They are always right on trend with their colours and patterns. The bedding is really good and I am still using a duvet set which I bought from here five years ago and it looks as good as new. There can quite often be quite a queue but it does move quickly and the staff are always happy to help. If you can't find a certain size they will go and have a look in the back for you and more often than not do come back with it.

Matalan has a huge range of clothing, so you can usually find something. The clothes are cheap, but…read morecan fall to bits quite quickly, so for some things it's worth paying a bit more to have it last longer. The queues here can be massive. You need to have a Matalan card to shop here. Matalan does have a classy range of homeware and interior furnishings. Their duvets and pillows are very good value. Be careful when you park not to leave your car after going to Matalan and nip into town. I got fined for doing that; they've changed the rules recently. Silly really, I've never seen that car park anywhere near full.

I would recommend this shop for convenient parking. Otherwise you could much of what it sells…read morecheaper at Fun2Do and other places in Carlisle. It has a strange mixture of stock, anything from face paints to wellies. My children love having a look though.

Some bits are good in there, spent a fortune so isn't all bad but ONLY downside is lack of good…read morecustomer service :-/

This shop's slogan is 'Big brands at factory prices'. Not sure if there are big brands here, but…read moreyou can certainly pick up a bargain. Good for children's trainers, slippers and boots. You can usually find decent clothes and it's also good for cosmetics, and household goods.

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 just spent a lot of money at Dunelm Mill last week to get some things for my new house. They have…read morea lot to choose from and have some really good sales. For example, I just got some fully-lined heavy velvet curtains that were £60 marked down to £19.99. I also got a 6ft long roller blind for my kitchen window that was marked down to a fiver. I also bought all new bedding, not on sale, that was still good value for the money. My bed is so comfy now! And the woman that was working the floor in the bedding department helped us gather what we wanted and also knew exactly what date some pillowcases we wanted would be back in stock. I also know from experience that they are happy to accept returns as I bought a set of curtains that was the wrong size. I brought them back for a painless exchange.

Easy access and loads of parking. Dunelm Mill has everything for the home. The fabric selection is…read moreamazing. They have the rolls stored in colour schemes and offer samples on request. I was interested in making some eyelet top curtains, and the staff member I spoke to regarding the sew-in eyelets was extremely helpful. The fabrics are cut at your request. There is everything you need to make the curtains - thread, lining, eyelets,wires. They also stock a great selection of poles, blinds and readymade curtains. At the moment they have a huge volume of christmas products - definitely worth a look

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.

Good shop and very good customer service with a wide choice of things and well priced as well well…read moreimpressed

I like to visit here to look for cheap dvds. I have also in the past traded computer games here as…read morethey often give a better price than the chain computer shops. Friendly staff and good prices