5* rating for this as it is my absolute favourite shop in the world, and that includes every other…read moreTK Maxx I've ever been to (probably about a hundred!). I don't know why it's the best in my opinion, but it is. I always seem to come away with masses of bargains and the've always got the very best of stuff and plenty of it. Perhaps it's just me, who knows. It's in a really good location as well, with plenty of other shops nearly and Sainsbury's a couple of shops along so you really can spend a day there. Their refund policy has recently changed so be very careful if you're buying anything that you may have to return - max 14 days and you NEED your receipt otherwise they won't even do an exchange. Anyone else think this is the best TKM, or am I just losing the plot a little?!

If your a bargain hunter then this is the store for you, if you want the latest fashion in this…read moreseasons colours then walk on by. TK Maxx is rail upon rail of last seasons fashions, its basically what other stores/catalogues havent been able to sell so sizes are a mismatch, but the prices are greatly reduced, and especially during the sales you can find some amazing bargains. It isnt just clothes though, theres baby items, books, homeware, toys, shoes, hats, gifts and items for special occassions. Its very hard to get help from a member of staff as theres rarely any round, maybe one or two on the tills, and then possibly another at the changing rooms. Hard to get a pushchair imbertween the aisles.

Bon Marche is my go to retailer when I want something new, whether it be instore on internet…read moreshopping, and has been for many years. The quality is good and the prices right. I never throw Bon Marche clothes away, when I sort my wardrobe out I pass them on to the charity shop as they last for ages.

Bon marche is a very good ladies clothes shop. The clothes are good quality and at a very…read morereasonable price. The quality isn't as good as expensive makes - but then you always get what you pay for. I have always ben pleased with the quality of Bon marche clothes. they wash well and last well. The prices are really quite cheap - for what they are - especially if you pick up something in the sale! They have a good assortment of everyday clothes - and cater for large sizes too. The staff are very pleasant and chatty and helpful - which I like. The shop is well stocked and clean, and there is plenty of room to move around even though they have a lot of rails.

It is worth a trip to Ludlow - it starts with the funny shop name "expensive mistakes" which…read moredescribes it perfectly. They sell second hand designer clothes from high class brands - normally when you hear second hand, you're not really keen but here a lot of items still have original tags and have just been hanging in a wardrobe. They have quite a choice of clothes even though the shop isn't that big. The service in the shop is fantastic! I highly recommend to go :-)

I love Next, but since the new one opened on the Greyhound park I tend to find that I spend more of…read moremy time on that one, unless I'm in town and don't want the hassle of travelling to the retail park. The only reason I prefer the other one, apart from the fact that it's bigger and offers more choice, is because it gets SO busy that at times you can barely move and the room between clothes rails to move around shop is really tiny. There's two floors to this one, women's clothes and children's clothes with shoes downstairs and men's clothes and home accessories up stairs. I wish there were more tills as it tends to be the queues that take up a lot of space when you're trying to pass, although the children's section at the back is a lovely area and a bit better spaced out and not as busy. When it comes to their clothes and quality however, you can't go far wrong and the staff are really helpful. It's a just a shame that the shop is so small ( but then lots are in certain areas of Chester city centre due to the old Roman shop sizes, so it's something you have to give up to keep the history in place. ) Therefore if you like more space I'd try the Next on the Greyhound retail park instead, but the staff and products themselves are great in this outlet in the Chester City centre also !!

I'm not the most fashionable soul on Earth, but this store surprised me with a pleasing selection…read moreof high quality novelty t-shirts and belts which were suited to my tastes. I would not go out of my way to shop here although it reminded me that I should keep an open mind as it taught me not all clothing stores that cater for men contain boring and generic designs. Next also supply excellent slim fit suits which are much more suited to my thin frame than regular fits from the likes of M&S or Debenhams.

I love zara shops, the only problem is they dont really love my body shape!…read moremost of the mens stuff is tight across the chest or stomach so it can be a bit clingy at times. a nice spacious shop tho and well sited in town. prices are ok but just watch the sizes!

I have been trying to ring the number over two days now and can not get an answer it rings for 3…read moreminutes then is turned off. I would expect better customer service from such a large chain store.

Its a reasonable size shop with all the latest fashion trends. Although stock is limited,…read moreespecially in the shoe section! The staff are friendly and helpful and there are plenty of changing rooms which is good

An easy shop to find, but being quite small it does not stock a wide range of lines but there is a…read morebit of everything. Reasonable prices and an ever changing range. Good for keeping up with trends without spending a fortune.

I wasn't overly impressed with what was on offer at the Blakemere Craft Centre. The place itself is…read morequite quaint with a lovely cobbled stone square and an attractive seating area but to be honest that's about all I can say on the positive side. The place has a real artificial feel. The numerous shops sell mainly cards, crafts and antiques but the merchandise is all very samey and a bit tacky. There are a few activities for kids such as pottery painting and a falconry and the Village café serves a decent enough cake. It's the first time I've been shopping and have only spent £3 on a coffee. I won't be rushing back.

Nice place for an afternoon out. No undercover parts so if its raining you will get soaked! There…read moreis a kids play area there which is open til 5 so good for the kids and for a break for you! Not loads of shops, but theres a few good ones. Good for crafty bits. It is however expensive, we paid £15 for a blanket rabbit for our daugher, but she's now 18months old and still carries it round with her so well worth the money!

Marks and Spencer at Stanney Woods Avenue is the largest Marks and Spencer location outside of…read moreLondon, a short drive (under a mile away) from Cheshire Oaks Retail Park. Opened in August 2012 and being just under 10 years old, it still feels like one of the newest Marks and Spencer stores. From the outside, the store looks really good, the design is unique and impressive and the store does look huge. I like the 300 square meter green wall and the greenery, which really does make the store stand out. As you'd expect from an out of town superstore with limited public transportation access, there is plenty of parking right outside the store. The store is over two levels, there is Women's Fashion and the Food Hall on the ground level, while upstairs you have the Cafe and Men's Fashion. Lavatories are available on both floors. One of my biggest hates about this store is the wasted potential - from the outside, there is a sign stating their eco-credentials, but they could be doing so much more. For example, why hasn't this store been selected to trial and use the Fill Your Own initiative? This offers to be able to pick your own eggs and use a reusable box, while also grinding your own coffee beans, selecting your own carbs (pasta and rice), and eliminating the need for packaging. I understand this is in place at their Manchester Market Street store, and others, but it just feels strange it wouldn't be in place at this one. This store does offer Marks and Spencer's mobile scanning and payment system, they are advertising this in the store. You are also able to use a handheld scanner if you do not have a mobile device, however, the stand didn't have any devices - perhaps an issue with technology as the store did not seem very busy? I wasn't able to find the items I was looking for in both the clothing and food sections, I did find the gluten-free section to be a little poor here, especially for the size of the store. The selection was good, however. 4* - This store is nice and has so much potential, I would certainly visit this particular Marks and Spencer branch again if I'm in the area.