I love the shops here. Especially the fact that they have a GAME. I don't even need to explain the…read moregood qualities. They just have the best shops. Way better than Freeport, if you ask me.

Through my adventures in seeking the most amazing outlet shops ever, I heard about Braintree…read moreFreeport. Technically, it is the closest outlet shop to me (1 hr by train away) however, it is so far away from the greater London area, I had to buy another ticket to get to it. My boyfriend kept asking me if the bargains justify the train fare. In the end I only bought one dress, thus I felt it was not worth it. I'm sure visiting Braintree in the summer would be a better idea than trekking out there in search of discounts right after Christmas. Compared to London Designer Outlet (Wembly), which has newer and cleaner facilities, Braintree Freeport is more spread out and less bargains. I may give it a second chance in the summer when the weather is nicer. Not braving this outdoor outlet in the winter times.

Although I HATE SHOPPING. I managed to pick up a couple of bargains. Boat shoes down from £49.50 to…read more£25 and a pair of Chinos for the holiday. No more needed coz I HATE SHOPPING

This is one of the few places you can buy really nice material for curtains or making clothes -…read moregood selection of materials - always a lovely window display which accurately shows the wide range of their materials - very helpful staff

Instead of buying new clothes, pop along to this fabric shop and customise clothes you've already…read moregot. Bargain! The staff are very helpful and will give effective advice about repairing damaged garments. I also found that when I wanted to try and make something from a paper pattern, they were able to steer me towards a simple one that didn't require to much fabric.

I am not a fan of this branch of New Look! The ranges are limited compared to other branchesthough…read moreaccessories and bags are good! My main problem, however is the store layout! I find it so hard to negotiate myself around the carousels and stands of clothes, particularly at busy times, as the layout of the store is so poor. This is a shame as the floor space is very large! Staf are friendly enough, but take a long time to serve customers (whether peak times or not).

Lots of great clothes, and always loads of great shoes. They dont always last that long, but…read moreexcellent value for money as they are really cheap. Lots of cool accessories aswell, and xmas gifts! good for all ages!!

Nice place to get some 'upmarket' ready meals, saves hours of slaving over the hob. Really…read morecomfortable area to have a bite to eat and a coffee.

I love M&S for foodi know it can be a little more expensive than run of the mill supermarkets, but…read morethe quality more than makes up for it in my humble opinion! When this 'simply food' store openend up in Braintree I was very pleasedand i have not been dissapointed. The quality and range is all it should be and exactly what one expects from M&S. What really makes this particular store shine is the staff. All staff (without fail) are courteous and helpful.if you are having trouble finding something they will go out of their way to help and or find alternatives. The manager is often to be found on the shop floor, chatting with and advising staff and customers alike. On the tills, they are so friendly and chattyit really is a pleasure to shop there! Well worth a visit. just don't forget you shopping bags :)

I phoned Toy Crazy this morning enquiring about a Lego Duplo set. The one I wanted was unavailable,…read morehowever the owner listed the Duplo in stock. I checked online to see which one would be the most suitable for our 1 year old granddaughter then rang the store back. I ordered the Duplo item at 10:58, paid for it (it was the 1p more than online but not a problem at all) and it was delivered at 11:45! Talk about fantastic service from start to finish - wow! I would highly recommend Toy Crazy to anyone and everyone. Well done!

Children will love this shop which is stacked with all sorts of toys, puzzles and other child…read morefriendly paraphenalia. A good range of the expected toys such as Lego and Playmobil as well other brand names. There are things to buy that should suit all purses from the 99p itmes up to £100's. Staff are helpful and friendly.

Much better than the nearby Tesco. More 'classy' with more friendly checkout guys and gals. Better…read morefresh produce on show. Plenty of paid parking but you get your cost back at the till.

I always find this to be a good store to shop in in Braintree. It always seems bright and clean and…read morethe staff are helpful and friendly on the whole. It is not the largest of sainsbury's but has everything you would want a newspaper/ magazine and tobacco area with seperate till, customer toilets and a great range of products in the main part of the store including a very nice bakery! One of thes best supermarkets within braintree town centre in my opinion!

It's Boots the Chemist what more can be said. Good dispensary that accepts prescriptions online…read morefrom your surgery, and, they text you when it is ready for picking up. Plenty of room to wander around. Has a self service photo printing at a reasonable charge.

I have to say that this store has saved me so much time in drs waiting rooms!…read more If you ever have a query in regard to a niggling pain, unusual rash, childhood illness, etc, rather than sitting in the waiting room of your docor's surgery, give Boots pharmacy a try. i have had superb, helpful treatment on every visit to the pharmacy counter. The pharmacist has correctly diagnosed exczema in my daughter as well as given advice on treatment of various aches and pains and childhood ailments. Well worth a visit before the drs for non urgent cases I would say!

I bought my winter coat from Claudette last Decemer from her stall on Spitalfields Market. Since…read morethen her designs and business have gone from strength to strength. The reason I was first drawn to Claudette's range was because of the great use of tailoring and the gorgeous large collars which are a signature feature of her jackets and coats. My coat is rasberry red with a side fastening of coordinated covered buttons and I was able to choose the fabric and lining and Claudette made it to measure. A real treat at a very reasonable price. Claudette has now increased her range to include beautifully fitted and tailored dresses, cashmere/wool mix long line cardigans and beautifully constructed corsage broaches. She recently exhibited at the East London Design Show where she's had a stand for the last few years. You can see more of her designs on her website and find out more information about stockists - http://www.claudettejoseph.co.uk