This is the strangest shop. Like time travel. It is stuffed with several decades worth of very…read moreinteresting clothing and objects. If I were a younger person I would cobble together the best outfits in the world from this place. Pith helmets, belts made of gun cartridges, velvet pantaloons, it's all here. This is where anyone with a sense of style and the dramatic should shop. The owner is an absolutely lovely guy. Must see.

Strawberry Fields is a tiny but fabulous vintage store with -- literally -- a mountain of great…read morefinds inside. This shop is owned by a sweet and lovely man who looks like he stepped right out of 1960... he'll help you to find anything you're after, and direct you around the haphazard piles and racks that are scattered everywhere. Strawberry Fields is a treasure-trove -- there is NO organisation whatsoever and you have to literally dig through everything to find what you're after. This isn't everyone's cup of tea but I LOVE it and relish the chance to find something genuinely unique. The prices are tiny too. Absolutely awesome, the best thing about Carlisle!

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.

Yes, of course you could use the internet and possibly buy cheaper, BUT if you actually want…read morereliable advice, after sales service and a firm that actually looks after you, then you are in the right place. Installers were very helpfull about how the appliance operates and gave tips and advice. And you do not get that from any on-line purchase. Anyway, buying locally is more eco friendly as well. I cannot priase the service I have received too highly. Thank you.

When we kitted our house out with white goods, this was the first and only place we went too. The…read morestaff know their stuff, their prices are reasonable, and delivery and installation was very smooth.

I ordered an Artists Bag from Chapman Bags for my husband's birthday and he said it was the best…read moregift I'd ever given him. The bag is so well made, you can see it in every detail. He uses it for the office and outside of work as well. After being made (they make each bag to order) the bag arrived quickly and was packed neatly. I'm hoping buy a ladies bag from Chapman as well.

From the owner: The Company was founded in the early 1980's as a manufacturer of fishing and shooting bags by a…read morelocal businessman, John Chapman and has been established for many years in Cumbria, England. John Chapman still remains British owned and the new owners acquired the business in 2006 who remain wholly committed to a Made in England policy.