The Cornmill Shopping centre is located right in the centre of Darlington. It has a wide range of…read moreshops including big names such as Woolworths, Dorethy Perkins, Adams, HMV, WH Smiths and Primark. It also has some more unusal places such as a chinese herb shop and some individual stalls. It has a car park over the road from the shopping centre, and the parking is reasonabl priced.

The Cornmill Shopping centre has a decent range of shops for its size - there's Primark, a small…read moreTopshop, New Look etc - theres also some cafes and small specialist shops. There are also some individual stalls dotted around that sell jewellery, kids toys etc, so there something there for everyone. The centre is always tidy and clean as well.

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.

I turned up, to an empty shop, at 4.35 to get 2 bras only to be told the last bra fitting is 4.30…read more As I went to leave and go elsewhere the lady said she would help me as long as she was away for 5pm. I was swiftly measured, using Sadie's special method, which means the bra is fitted to the body rather than being measured. Once I got over my initial embarrassment, the whole process was quick. I was fitted and bought 2 bras for £80 in 10 mins. Tremendous. The only reason I haven't given 5 stars was for the attitude when I went into the shop, as it wasn't necessary. I shall be going back in the future, as the product is great.

This is actually one of my favourite gift shops, on parr with favourites in Warwick, Brewood,…read moreBridgnorth and Middlewich- I like eclectic shops that are mazes, the host other shops within them. There's a lovely cafe in the back, and a real range of things- from quality homewares, to clothes, and children's toys- with a really nice selection of cards and wrap too. I do like coming here on the run up to Christmas, as there are always lovely gifts and really beautiful decorations. It has been reduced in size slightly, but it's still a well tetris-ed expanse. I would be very shocked if you didnt find something you loved.

This has been reduced in size tremendously, I suppose rents must be high. It takes up about half…read morethe space it used to, and most of the first floor is a good restaurant that I'd review if I could remember the name. Downstairs is mainly great kids toys, gifts, fancy goods and such, but at the back now is a very nice delicatessen/fancy food place, that does good chocolates, olives and the like. There are two nice women's clothes boutiques in the other half of the old shop. In fact Yarm as a whole has had a boom in little fancy boutiques in recent years. Perhaps this explains why Strickland and Holt has had to reduce its size. Shame Stockton couldn't head in that direction too. Or is it possible to fit in another pound shop?

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.

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.

This has been there as long as I can remember. A very quaint old fashioned brick-a-brack shop. I…read moregot a gollywog from here. Instant 4 Stars!

Now and Then is a small and quirky shop located near the Cockerton area of Darlington. Anything…read morefrom house clearance items, furniture, to small bric a brac. For antique lovers who want to buy something unusual, or for a unique present this a lovely little shop.

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.