A delightful children's toy shop on a street lined with toy shops!…read more It doesn't take much imagination to guess what the toys are made of, and the wood they use is of the finest quality. Down to the Wood stocks everything from jigsaws to children's chairs so you're bound to find the perfect gift for the perfect little 'un. Given the quality of the items on sale, the toys here are relatively cheap and you'll be able to find a present to suit your budget. And for the grown ups there's also a limited range of household gifts, jewellery and kitchenware.

This store is in a great location right in the heart of the village with good access to parking. It…read moreis a good sized newsagency with a huge range of newspapers, magazines for the whole family and most of the part works that are currently available. If there is an item that you are wanting on a regular basis they will order it in for you. They have a large counter displaying various sweets and chocolates, and further around the store there are more bagged sweets, crisps, and items for you to pick and bag up to choose from. They also stock quite a wide range of stationary products which is useful. I do however find the service a little lacking in sparkle.

I visited Doodlebug during a trip to Cwmbran for some Christmas shopping and I just didn't want to…read moreleave! Doodlebug is a tiny gift shop filled with fun knick knacks that anyone can love. Value: The most surprising part about this store. Usually, whenever I come across a small independent gift shop the prices are very dear. However, Doodlebug's merchandise is relatively reasonably priced and of great quality as well. Variety: There's loads of goodies you can get from Doodlebug. I bought cute scented erasers for my little cousins. Essentially, a visit here will probably leave you wishing you were rich to buy everything. From adorable money banks, hilarious cards, to adorable stationary. If you're all out of gift ideas this Christmas, there might be something at Doodlebug to inspire you. Customer Service: The downside. The staff here had anything BUT holiday cheer and weren't very welcoming. When I went to the counter with my purchases they were not friendly at all. Just told me the price and then turned around to talk to each other. I mean I know retail jobs suck, but at least PRETEND like you have some holiday cheer. --- Overall, I quite like Doodlebug for its reasonably priced and adorable merchandise. However, the staff really need to step up their game because they don't exactly make me want to come back.

If your looking for that extra special toy, the more handcrafted look, or something you know the…read moreother children wont have then this is a good place to visit. A good selection of ealy learning toys is one of the best features of this shop. Everything is just a little more personal in here, and it feels as if you are looking for a toy for a special birthday. For the little Brunels growing up in Bristol the craft toys will provide a great source of entertainment.

In a world full of plastic toys and computer gadgets Playfull Toyshop is the perfect antidote. This…read moreshop is probably not for everyday toys - but is great for presents or special occasions. Not knowing the first thing what it's like to be a child in the 21st century I'm incredibly grateful for the helpful staff at Playfull Toyshop who took a great deal of time helping me pick the ideal gift for my new Godson. These toys are long-lasting, and the prices reflect that, so make sure you choose wisely.

I recently went into this shop to help my daughter choose a bear for her second birthday…read more There's a massive choice of stuffed animals - although without their stuffing they can look a little creepy! Once you've chosen your animal there are lots and lots of bear outfits to choose from, including some gorgeous Hello Kitty branded clothing. The staff are very friendly and great with kids. My daughter was able to 'help' with the bear making process. The bears are a little pricey but they're great for a special occasion, such as a birthday, christening, graduation or even just to say I love you. Kids love it!

Our visit to this store situated in the Cribbs Causeway shopping centre will always be remebered by…read moremy children. There was a huge range of teddy bears to stuff, and both my son and daughter found their perfect teddy bear which they helped to stuff and put a heart in. They also had their birth certificate after choosing a name for their new teddy. The teddy came with a box to go home. Since then we have returned often to buy the odd outfit for the bears. The bears are of good quality and have worn extremely well. The average bear can cost between £19 to £30 and outfits around the £10 mark so this can be a bit pricey, but I must say mu kids havent forgotton it and still talk fondly of their visits.

Unfortunatley Poppers seems to take over the party market on Gloucester road, but if your looking…read morefor a card or little gift... or bit of tat... then it's probably worth popping in here. The title of the shop suggests a more regal and elitist brand of card shop (if that as a type does exist!?!) but inside it's just your usual shop. An impressivly wide selection of cards (and a good 'humour' section which is always a bonus) so you can find the right card for the right occation. Happy hunting!

This is possibly the worst named shop in Bristol. It strike up ideas of romantic literature or soft…read morecore porn! But really, it's nothing more than a greetings card emporium. Handily placed in the middle of Gloucester Road, opposite the Post Office, it's great for last minute buys. There's nothing particularly special about this shop. You won't find a side-splittingly funny card, or something so sentimental it'll move you to tears. But it's full of great standards, so you're bound to find something to suit your nearest and dearest.

My lord, i love crafty shops. This is like a mecca for…read morecrafty people! I've shopped around for various craft supplies and hobbycraft isn't as expensive as i thought it would be, it has the added bonus of being all under one roof. I don't agree with previous comments that it's a shop for lazy people, if you are short on time then it's the best place. Smaller more personable hobby shops which are lovely will inevitably be more expensive and smaller in size including options for stock so it depends what you are after. i used to buy online from independent sellers but you do get less for your money and if you are intending to sell your items you create like i do, every penny makes a difference. Another good place to check out is local garden Centres, would be surprised the things i've found! They sell an abundance of Christmas crafts, ribbon, buttons, pendants, beads, modelling craft, decoupage, flower arranging, kids crafts and art work, cake decorating icing/ materials and that's just down stairs! It does get very bust on weekends, deducting a star for the times i've had to wait in the que for half and hour or more. They do seem to lack the correct number of staff in my opinion but the staff they do have are helpful as can be. If you are just starting off looking for a new hobby or unsure where to go with some craft ideas, just go for a visit, your not obligated to buy anything. You'll get 1001 ideas and inspirations :)

Hobby Craft is basically a craft shop for lazy people, who don't really take craftwork that…read moreseriously. For if they did they would almost certainly shop around and get things cheaper, better and more specialized. For what it is though (craft shop for lazy people) it is pretty good as they have a wide selection of materials and pretty much everything you need under one roof. I have to admit using this one in particular as it is nice and big and I know they will have the specific item I'm looking for. If only the prices were that little bit cheaper. Sorry, scrap that, if only the prices were a lot cheaper, it would be a pretty good chained store. As it stands at the moment it is quite frankly a rip off.

What a great name for a newsagents :) This is a friendly little shop which sells the usual array of…read morenewspapers and magazines, confectionery and stationary. It is also an off license, and boasts a healthy selection of spirits, in addition to a handful of different ciders, lagers and beers. And true to its name, you'll also find a huge selection of penny sweets that are guaranteed to keep sweet lovers occupied for hours. Sweet.