I stumbled across this shop after a bad experience at a very close-by store…read more What can I say. Blast From The Past is just that, it's a retro toyshop that has figures galore, loads of old Nintendo games which pleased my gaming obsessed son no end, and there vinyl section had the most fantastic selection of 80's soundtracks I've seen in quite some time. The staff were fantastic, even though we didn't spend more than a fiver, they were warm and welcoming. Shops like these are an asset to the local community. I can't wait until I've got a bit more spare cash to hand (school uniform season!) to go back and have me a bit of a soundtrack splurge!

Massive toy superstore set on the Wyvern retail park just outside of the city centre…read more Generally helpful staff, good customer services team. Lots of free parking, and open late 5 nights for Christmas shopping and other busy peak times.

This is a HUGE Toys 'R' Us and as such carries a large and extensive stock. What is good to see is…read morethe rane of products across the age ranges including education toys, a superb selection of board games, computer items and even musical instruments. It hard not to be inspired in fact the only limiting fact is perhaps the choice is overwhelming and you could dent the bank balance too far! If you take your children in with you prepare for them to be OTT! There is also a Baby 'R' Us section, complete with accessories, furniture, prams etc. The prices are also very reasonable. There is plenty of parking outside and ample trolleys.

This store is easy to get to and is near an entrance to the westfield centre, close to HMV. It is…read morealways a pleasure to visit and become instantly happy. The theming in this particular disney store is great unlike a lot of other newer ones. It has disney characters above you, a big screen at the back, toys everywhere and a dim lighting for that magical atmosphere. The staff all seem to be women. They are all extremely happy and friendly, which is the american ideal i guess... although, sometimes it makes you wonder how they can be happy all day, especially if you aren't in a particularly great mood. The size of the shop is pretty good and the space is filled accordingly with shelves full of disney merchandise that always catches your eye. It seems quite hard to walk around too without knocking things off as you brush by them, i think i am just a bit clumsy. When they have a sale on it is best to visit rather than when things are full price because they are really expensive for what they are.

The Disney Store is located in Albion Street near the Westfields shopping centre in Derby. It is a…read morelarge store & very Disney! The staff are always happy to help, although when I went in there, they seemed terribly understaffed. The item I wanted was not available, so they gave me their phone number and told me to ring on the morning they were due some more stock and would then advise me if there was any in. Sadly there wasn't, but I found that level of customer service brilliant! There seems to be a huge selection of Disney toys on offer & overall I was very pleased with the level of service I received.

Gorgeous department store situated near the cathedral, a world away from the modern hustle and…read morebustle of the new Westfield shopping centre. It's deceptively large, with its own coffee shop upstairs and departments for kitchen ware, china and glass, toys, garden gear, and a lovely little specialist food and confectionary section. It is especially enjoyable to visit at Christmas time, as they always have an enormous tree that is beautifully decorated, and many stunning special christmas ornaments on sale. Traditional, maybe even a bit old-fashioned, and with that comes old-fashioned excellent customer service and very polite sales assistants. Bennetts is always a pleasure to visit, and brilliant for unusual gift ideas.

Love this place. Fantastic kitchen ware and china department. Lovely cafe and chocolate shop where…read moreI found chocolates I haven"t had since I was in Germany.

Fantastic window display in their corner situated store in the city centre. Staff are friendly and…read morehelpful. Well set out and very pram/wheelchair friendly.

Build a Bear, located in the Westfield's Shopping Centre is a fantastic place to take bored…read morechildren when on a shopping trip. It promotes a revolutionary customised shopping experience which involves children in allowing them to design their own bear. The experience isn't cheap but is worth so more than going into shop and buying a standard bear. Children can also chose outfits, fit voice boxes and name their bears before taking it home. Of course, its not just limited to children. Adults are more than welcome too!

Matalan is located on a small retail park near Woolworths and Argos & opposite the Westfields…read moreCentre in Derby. It specialises in clothes for all the family and has an impressive homewares department. Membership is required to buy from Matalan which will set you back £1. I personally find their womens range is a bit limited, but their jeans are great quality and affordable. I've had one pair which have lasted me 4 years & still looked great. Homewares was a godsend to me when I moved to university as stuff was modern and cheap. I wouldn't recommend the shop if you don't like to rummage through stuff. To find good stuff you need time & its position in Derby means you have to walk a way to get to it.

The most annoying thing about Matalan at Bradshaw Way is the parking. Be aware you'll need change…read morebefore you get there as it is a pay and display (which is refunded if you spend in one of the outlets so remember to present your ticket at the check out). The car park is cramped and small. Once inside the shop it is large and relatively spacious but always noisy. The clothes ranges ebb and flow in quality. The jeans and branded jeans are good value but the general day to day way tends to be poorly cut and lower quality. The footwear range is often good for fashion shoes that you only plan on wearing for one season. The homewares section is more appealling and there are some good bargains to be ahead. once again it is largely dictated by fashion so it is a good place to shop if you are staging a house or just want a quick accent change to your decor. What lets Matalan down the most is the presentation. It is invariably messy with clothes on the floor and boxes and trolleys abandoned in the shopper's way. The changing rooms can also be a bit whiffy! For make do and mend items Matalan can be a good shop but it is not inspiring.

Friendly and helpful staff. Not the biggest GW store but child friendly and pre-teens also…read moreencouraged to go to the painting sessions if accompanied by an adult. Not especially pram friendly as the store is quite small.

Games workshop is the shop for warhammer fans, it sells magazines, figurines, warhammer model paint…read moreand all other warhammer related merchandise, I'm sure I would go there more if i liked warhammer