Was here with my wife and mum a few weeks back. Always nice to go there as there are lots of little…read moreshops to visit. My wife was really happy to visit the haberdashery shop whilst my main interest when I was there was the cider shop. They used to have a shop selling items that a local craftsman had made on a wood lathe in the shop. This has now gone and a more commercialised shop is there now selling wooden gifts, which is a shame. The Rose shop was amazing, hundreds of different varieties of rose bush, including some classic tea roses.

Taking a small break with my family over Easter, we decided to drive the hour from Kessingland to…read moreWroxham Barns; a visit that we presumed would only last a couple of hours. Over 5 hours later, we were still there and having a great time. For such a relatively small place, there was a considerable amount to keep my two young sons entertained and as many of you will know, smiling children make parenting a lot easier. Parking: We arrived just before noon and were lucky enough to get one of the two remaining parking spaces; I would strongly advise trying to arrive earlier than we did if you're planning a visit during a school holiday, although there were parking attendants to help find spaces that you might otherwise have missed. If you're visiting outside of school holidays I would say there is more than enough parking. Dog friendly: There are signs stating that Wroxham Barns is dog friendly and to a large extent, it is. With that being said, you need to be aware that there are certain areas that you can't take your four legged friend. To make the most of your trip, I would really advise against taking your dog(s). Food: There is a restaurant and a cafe, both with a wide range of food and drink option. We didn't go into the restaurant so I won't be able to provide a review on that; we did go into the cafe and I have mixed feelings about it. First, the bad - As it was Easter weekend we were prepared for it to be busy but I personally don't think that the time of year should dictate the cleanliness of tables and chairs. Our table was covered in crumbs from the previous customers and the child seat had jam spots on it. Nothing a couple of baby wipes couldn't fix, but I surely a little extra planning from the management could have resulted in someone looking out for mess like this. I'm not attempting to be overly harsh about this but there was at least 10 minutes between us arriving and then sitting at the table which was empty the whole time. Now for the good - the food was fantastic. We're not in the realms of fine dining here, nor do we want to be. At a place like Wroxham Barns, we expected traditional British snacks and we had them in abundance. Ask my wife and she'll tell you I'm sausage roll mad; the ones in the cafe left me with a full stomach and a big smile. The scones in front of my wife disappeared rather quickly too; she was delighted with them. Junior Farm: At £6.95 per person, this can very quickly become expensive if you have a big family but under 2's can go in for free. For me, it's well worth the money! The kids had a wonderful time seeing the lambs that were born on that morning, the chicks, rabbits, and everything else. One nice touch is that once you've paid, you're given wrist band to enter and exit at your leisure. They also have a number of activities such as free face painting, feeding the lambs, and holding the chicks. All things that are amazing for children. Gift shop: This is called 'The Gallery' and has lots of things to buy to remember your day out. We bought an amazing painting of an owl for under £40 which is going to take pride of place in our house. There are also a number of typical children's toys, the type of which you often see at zoo's and play areas. The Norfolk Cider Shop: Locally made cider and cakes using local ingredients; I love businesses like this. They offer free samples and I can tell you first hand, both the ciders and cakes are out of this world. You can buy bottles for a really affordable price and the owner will accept repeat orders by phone if you would like more delivered.

The Marmalade Tree is a delight. It has character and wonderful gifts to suit everyone's tastes…read more The staff are very polite and helpful. It greets people into Beccles with it's inviting window displays and attractiveness. Well worth a visit.

A wonderful shop crammed full of beautiful gifts. The jewellery is particularly impressive. You are…read moreable to get the unusual here and it's not overpriced. Staff very helpful and friendly.

A place for unique gifts, such as picture frames, novelties, cushions and other soft furnishings,…read moreand wooden carvings - seemingly imported from all over the world. I walked past today though and it seems to be closing down! Which is a shame as Norwich will be losing an interesting shop.

Looking for something different as a present for xmas? then Evolution is the place for you…read more Situated just off of gentlemans walk in the centre of Norwich. Evolution has a range of gifts and artifacts from all other the world. Goods from Africa, Eastern European and America are all on offer. Merchandise ranges from clocks, picture frames, and cultural items. Prices range from very cheap to expensive and there is a gift for everyone of all ages in there.

Arcadia Gifts in the Royal Arcade is the place you go when you have no idea what to buy someone!…read moreFull of ideas for gifts for all budgets, from a couple of pounds to rather a lot more, there is bound to be something that catches your eye! Fantasy models, wall art, moneyboxes and teddy bears..from fridge magnets to gifts for teachers and terramundi, browsing in this shop is a very pleasant way of spending half an hour or so! There is a lot packed into a smallish place, with a lot of things in easy reach of little hands, so perhaps not the best place to go shopping if you have a pushchair, but other than that, well worth a visit when looking for presents!

I used to work in a gift shop very similar to this in my hometown. Its a real treasure trove of…read morepresents and goodies and present ideas. If you are ever stuck for a gift idea I strongly recommend this shop!

Interesting clothing and herbal scents for the hippy in you…read more There's lots of craft and handmade items as well as some great smells to follow you around the shop. Friendly staff will help you and often open to bargain for a discount. It's almost more of a market feel rather than a shop. They are located on a pedestrianized street close to Tesco Metro and are part of the Norwich lanes area. They are sandwiched next to a sandwich shop and the hair dressers formerly owned by a Big Brother contestant Craig.

Head in the clouds.feet on the ground. A little hippy haven in the lanes area of Norwich. Whether…read moreyou want to buy an alternative gift for someone, some joss sticks, or some floaty fabric clothing, Head in the Clouds is the place for you! This shop has been here for as long as I can remember, and I have spent many times picking up a gem of a gift over the years. Silk scarves, ethnic jewellery, all at very good prices. Check out the notice board nearby too - packed full of useful information with everything from vegan restaurants, to yoga classes, to protest details.

This Evolution in Ipswich town centre has been here for a long time. I used to go to it to buy my…read moremum blue glass items for christmas and birthdays and this was one of the only places to get them at a reasonable price. Now after all these years my kids go here to buy me presents for bithdays and christmas shows how times have changed but some things just stay the same. Obviously the items for sale have moved on with the times, they just sell quirky pieces that are not the same as everywhere else. They are a much more personal present something a little different. The staff are friendly and helpfull and will wrap items if you need them done too. There are a couple of steps in the shop but if you have a buggy they jump to help before you could even think of asking. A great place to buy that extra speacial gift.

Lots of lovely gifts ranging from the pocket money price to slightly more expensive items. Various…read morehousehold and dispaly items, storage, jewellery, cushions throws stocking fillers etc. COurteous service, light and airy shop - very good prices, a good place for some different ideas. MAny budhist items too.

This gift shop - selling hand-made high quality crafts - looks quite compact from the outside, but…read morethe inside goes on forever (well almost!) There are rooms with potters, jewellers, fabrics, kids stuff, art galleries, and an antiques section a great place to find individual christmas gifts.

le strange arms is a lovely place and the gift shop is great :) will be going again!read more

An old converted church I think that hosts a wide range of individual crafts. Each owner has their…read moreown stall, so you can see paintings, jewellery, woodwork, pottery all under one roof. On the lower floor is a smll habitat and a lovely tea shop serving home cooked items. A great place to spend some time - and money. Parking is free outside, though at very peak times it can be a little hard to come by.

They always have lovely things that I just want to touch... Unfortunately some of those things are…read morebreakable but nonetheless they are beautiful, breakable things!