the under manager was extremely unpleasant rude and disrespectful to me when I was in that store on…read moreSaturday 3 rd February 2024. I am a 71 year old disabled pensioner with myriad health problems and a tiny assistance dog in a small pram which is a walking aid for me. I was treated in a bad way on the floor selling cutlery which was expensive but which I wanted to purchase.The young assistant had a couldn't care less attitude.So I walked away without saying anything as I am very polite. I approached the duty manager on my way out who totally misconstrued what I said to him. I have spent thousands of pounds in Binns over many years even when it was open in Middlesbrough.In this time of economic recession I am GLAD they are allowed to be rude so they won't miss my custom.A couple outside saw my distress and comforted me.He needs to remember NOT ALL DISABILITIES ARE OBVIOUS.As the nice Lady outside said 'Poor communication skills are paramount in all walks of life'.I will never go there again.

Binns is a massive department store, located right in the town centre. It has a number of diffeent…read morestores and brands within. in the cosmetics area all major brands are covered; clinique, Lancome, Estee Lauder, Benefit, Calvin Klien etc. In the clothing area their are labels and shops such as; Coast, Wallis and Oasis, along with many major shoe brands. It is ideal place to visit to buy an outfit for any occasion. It also offers men and childrens clothing, along with furniture and homewares.

Darlington is one of my most favourite places for a shopping trip. I spent many a Saturday there…read moreuntil I moved away fromhome, but visit regularly still when I go 'home' to visit my parents. On Saturday, we went to Boyes. I've always been a fan of Boyes - as a child it was the sweets and the pocket-money toys that attracted me there, as a teenager it was the clothes, shoes and make-up, when I first left home it was the DIY products, the curtains and the general bric-a-brac for the home, and now it's the craft pieces (and still the sweets). So we always spend a good half hour in here. Boyes has remained exactly the same for the last 20 years - the items are similar and they're even located in the same place as they always were. As you enter the store, there's the baby clothes and other items, the sweets, then the toys, homeware such as towels, and the knitting patterns and materials. Upstairs is the DIY stuff, the make-up and the clothes and shoes. Sadly, despite Boyes being a firm favourite, they lose a star for having part of their store inaccessible to wheelchair users. There's a small raised section devoted to materials, and although it has Stanna-type stairlifts, there is no access for people that are unable to walk. They have lifts between the ground floor and the first floor, but these are very small. Apart from that, the store offers a fantastic range of products and their prices are competitive.

Went into here looking for latch hook materials but unfortunately they only do the kit boxes. As…read morealways ended up getting some other stuff, always a bargin to be had in any Boyes store no matter where u go.

Guru is a unique shop located in the heart of Darlington Town centre. It offers a range of unusual…read moreitems ideal for gifts; incense, candles, cards and ornaments. It also offers clothing in a gothic or hippy style. It is a friendly shop and worth a visit if you are looking for a more unusual gift.

Guru has been around a long time and is the only place in Darlington to browse for unusual clothes…read moreand gifts. The clothes are rock chick gothy type of thing. They also sell shoes( weird looking ones). A great place to pick up something different in the jewellery, candles, gifts or cards line.

I am not usually a fan of these kind of places, lots of foreign imports and cheap tacky toys…read moresprings to mind. Its on high row where Dressers used to be and I come in here mainly for my cleaning stuff. For example I use a lot of the pledge wipes for wood they cost £1.80 in Asda in here a £1 for exactly the same, so have a look in you might find a bargain!

How can you resist sspending but saving at the same time?…read moreThis brance of the famous store is another way to do this along with the many other chewap shops in the town. Perfectly located on the busy pedestrianised high street you can easily pop in for your cheap but often essential buys! I am always amazed at the fantstic selection of stock available from home cleaning items to those little nick nacks you can use around the house. There is a great selection of childrens items to buy for the little ones activity sessions during the long cold winter months. Staff are efficient and the long queues you can often find here go down very quickly

Popped in for poster frame with glass, would you believe it's a tad to small. I like wilko's.read more

The Wilkinson store in Darlington is always very well stocked and you can get most 'home based'…read morethings from there for really cheap, as well as kids toys and art supplies. They also have a nice home furnishings section, which has a lovely range of rugs, cushions, curtains etc and they also sell home apppliances. Well worth a visit if your in Datlington centre.