This Boots is obviously not as big, grand or stocked as a Boots in the bigger cities. But Boots…read morecaptures my interest all the time. I love it like I love drug stores in any country! Drugstores are like the pulse of the community. No. 7 stuff is SO EXPENSIVE in England. I bought a cleanser that was soap free and excellent but cost 8 POUNDS. I just went to Target yesterday and it cost $8. They keep giving out these 5 pound vouchers for No. 7 stuff. And I saw that they have a hand cream that is 5.50 pounds. Not too bad. Word of caution: if you suffer from seasonal allergies that causes itchy dry eyes and you plan on wearing contact lenses, bring US eyedrops because the Zaditor stuff I use is not over the counter in the UK. It's not even readily available by Rx.

This is a good branch of Boots, considering it's so small, and has everything you need - a pharmacy…read morecounter, baby department, a well-equipped beauty aisle and all the essentials. Boots have also taken over Birminghams on Eastgate, which has a good range of high-end cosmetics such as Lancome. It's just a pity neither of them do Boots' fresh foods! The staff in Boots are friendly and most have been there for years, which is testament to their expertise and to Boots as an employer I suppose! The pharmacy staff also seem knowledgeable and helpful in both Boots and Birminghams.

This branch of Boyes is in the small market town of Louth and feels very old fashioned inside. A…read moretwo story shop it sells all sorts of clothing and undies for all sexs and children, shoes, bedding, curtains, kitchen stuff, stationary, towels, floor coveringsthe rugs are nice..toiletries and cosmetics, toys, sweets ..a great line of DIY tools and materials. Upstairs feels quite small but has tons of fabrics and offcuts, lace and other haberdashery, knitting wools, fabrics and crafts materials. There are often big queues for the checkouts and the staff are a bit slow but it is a gem of a shop selling almost everything.

I love dollar stores. Especially dollar stores that carry trendy things that other stores are…read morecharging WAY TOO MUCH for comparable items. Such as nail polish strips. I would not pay $11 for nail polish strips because I'm a cheap old duck. However, I will pay 2 pounds for them. Is that how much they cost? I forget now. And you can buy a whole 10 pack of Curly Wurlies for 1 pound. 1 Curly Wurly is the best bribe to get a 9 year old girl to behave. Feed them sugar. Then send them home.

Spinning Wheel is a fantastic little shop in the heart of Louth town centre…read more When i say little shop i mean it is little, there isnt a great deal of room inside, though they do seem to maximise the use of the space without it appearing to be overcrowded. They have 3 changing rooms at the back of the shop which have always been clean and tidy everytime i have been in there. The staff are always pleasant and polite. They stock a range of designer and non designer clothes and i think the cheapest i have seen an item in there was a top for a fiver! If you like Spinning Wheel be sure to check out the Spinning Wheel Clearance shop round the corner in Aswell Street which sells all of Spinning Wheels old stock at usually less than half price! Between Spinning Wheel and Spinning Wheel Clearance these two shops saved my sanity and actually gave me somewhere decent to shop whilst living in Louth.

It's a great shop, but I prefer the prices in its clearance store round the corner on Aswell…read moreStreet! Spinning Wheel stocks labels such as Jackpot, Lipsy, etc - slightly different funky pieces that stand out from the New Look/Peacocks crowd! However, with the unusual styles comes higher prices, although these are worth it. It's also a very small shop, and hard to shop in if you have a buggy (lots of shops in Louth suffer in this way!). Staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the clothes they sell, and it's a nice shopping experience.

A reasonably big store within Freshney place. Has a seperate fragrance counter and pharmacy counter…read moreat the rear. Stocks all the usual brands found in all Superdrug stores. Additionally has a chiller cabinet for cold drinks and sandwiches. Does regular special offers on toiletries and medicines. Pharmacist is very helpful and will offer good advice and not sell more expensive brands above own brands. Open seven days a week.

a nice place sells lots of perfumes nice little make up teenager bits own parmacy at the back also…read moresells mags drinks not the cheapest in town but a wide selection of things available

There is a small town center in Louth. It is filled with teenagers in the afternoon hours…read more Sometimes, said teenagers will zoom around the town square in their little scooters to show off. There is always a hot blond willing to watch for a little while. New Look is just across the street from this town center. It's a small store since this is a really small town. But it has the essentials. I don't know what it is about England but things are trendier. I have issue with the wide use of jersey. But that's because I'm built like a pork pie. On the day I came in to purchase a belt, the credit card machine was not working. Luckily the belt was on sale and I had enough cash. There was a good chunk of the store on sale. The store sells everything from shoes, to belts, to clothing, to underwear. I was told that New Look has some nice bras. I walked by this store frequently, since it was on the way to the bakery. And the chip shop. And the drugstore. And it was always busy. Must be the sale. The shop is kept pretty organized and clean. Well lit. Trendy store for trendy pieces.

Probably one of the best New Looks I've ever been in - not as crowded as they usually are, and with…read morea good range for a small store. And it ought to be good, as it's one of Louth's very few clothes shops! Leaving aside the fact that we really need more clothes-shopping choice in this town, I do recommend New Look. Their £10 jeans are a bargain for a start! They have a good range of well-priced basics which are good quality for the price, and they also do very funky shoes. The staff are friendly and helpful and welcoming, which is important in a clothes shop, and no one seems to mind if you drag the kids with you - another important plus point for clothes shops. The changing rooms are a bit small, but that frees up more space for clothes stock so no-one's moaning. And they're very good about returns anyway if you don't have time to try before you buy.

As Boots go in size this is a bit bigger than normal. Plenty of aisles to look through, although…read morenot always well laid out as other Boots I've been in. The men's items seem to have been laid out a bit higgildy-piggildy. At present kind of overstocked with the gift lines but outside of Christmas period the layout is better. Also has a number of cosmetic stands for the women.

very big shop lots of choice offer excellent discounts in way of awards cards for custumers loads…read moreof choice for xmas gifts the staff are always helpful and friendly will go and find you something of the shelf no problems,they are always checking and changing prices and dont stock just the dearest stuff always have at least two or three diffrent brands of the same thingie boots own lemsip ,very good after xmas sales

A small local pharmacy with post office combined. Set in a small parade of shops, parking can be a…read moreproblem. The pharmacist (Bernard) is really helpful and offers excellent advice. They offer a collection and delivery service on prescriptions (larger ones). As with a small pharmacy it's quite well stocked but they will order special items on request.

I would like to recommend Sandringham Road Pharmacy and Post Office for superb service with a…read moresmile. I go in there every week day to post items and a few times a week I buy toiletries from there. I will not list the names of the ladies who run the Pharmacy and shop counter, for fear of missing somebody out, but they are all so lovely. I will mention Bernard, as he is the only male in this female dominated bastion; and he is a lovely person too. They are so kind to the many elderly people who frequent the shop and nothing is too much trouble. They will collect prescriptions and deliver them. The majority of the large range of non prescription medicines and toiletries that they sell, are far cheaper than the large supermarkets; yet another good reason to visit this store. As for the Post Office, the 4 lovely ladies are Kim, Jenny, Jane and Mary; and once more, the service they offer is second to none. As with the shop counter staff, they have unlimited patience with the elderly, particularly those who struggle to remember their pin numbers.

Debenhams is always my first stop when i'm looking for anything. They sell menswear, perfume, bags…read moreand jewellery downstairs, as well as having a Game in the store too, then up the escelator (or lift) to womenswear, homewear, underwear and kids wear. They have a cafe too, up a fllight of stairs from womenswear, or up in the lift. The womenswear section has a dorothy perkins, wearhouse, principals and oasis as well as the Debenhams brands such as Rocha John Rocha, Red Herring and my favourite, Julien Macdonald. They regularly have sales of upto 70% off, and it's definately woth catching these early for quality items at bargain prices. The Debenhams Classic section of the store is great for cheap basics, although these items aren't the most beautiful ever, they will be the start of a staple wardrobe. I recently bought a grey pencil skirt for less than £10. It's perfect for work! There is a free personal shopper in the lincoln store, who you can book in advance. She's very good, knowing quickly what will suit you, and she's not at all pushy like some sales women are. She's not intimidating either, I went to her after i put on a lot of weight, i'd gone upto a size 18/20 and didn't know what suited me anymore and she was so kind and patient and showed me so many ways to dress up basic items so i could have a whole new wardrobe without spending much (she even offered to take me out and show me lincoln because i said i'd just moved!) It's a lovely big store, and although it's not really cheap, when the sales are on, some real bargains can be had. They're also very accommodating when it comes to returns of faulty goods etc.

Situated in St Marks Close to the city centre and the university is one of my favourite department…read morestores. It has a massive range of products; perfumes and cosmetics, watches, jewellery, clothes - mens, womens and childrens, lingerie, toys and games, household goods - cutlery, pots, pans, fabrics, in fact all the sorts of things you'd expect to find in a department store. In Grimsby we have a rather nice House of Fraser Store but I do prefer to come to Lincoln to go to Debenhams because it has everything House of Fraser have and more, it's also laid out better - it almost has a bazaar feel to it with lots of little nooks and crannies where bargains are often to be found, the staff are great too. I must not forget to mention the store restaurant - it blows most other department store restaurants away. The choice is pretty good and the prices aren't bad at all. The layout is pretty good and it is fairly sizeable too, so even when it's busy you can usually find a table and the staff are brilliant - which when you've got a child with you who suddenly decides they are hungry you need fast helpful service and that's exactly what you get.