Hawkins Bazaar is in the Old Market Centre. It is next to a surf shop and Card Warehouse. This shop…read moresells all types of toys; new, old and not too expensive either. It is quite a large store. The staff are helpful. The small gifts they sell inside are good for party bags or just small gifts to give to people. They have some books at the back which are good. At the front of the shop they have interesting gadgets that are good to look at. All the products inside are good quality and very fun. I would recommend visiting this shop if you want a gag, a joke or a funny book for someone.

Hawkins Bazaar is situated in the centre of the Old Market Centre. It sells all types of toys but…read morespecialises in the retro and toys of the past! It is good size store, that always seems well stocked. The staff are friendly, knowledgable and very helpful. The smaller pocket money gifts are ideal for party bags/stocking fillers! I have found that some of the products are cheeper online but it's worth taking a look.

Kitch meets kids in this fabulous little shop. You won't find any flashing loud toys here but retro…read moregood clean fun. For the kids there are collectables and lots of wooden bits and bobs for the girls (aged 8 to 80) there is a huge selection of wonderfully kitch gear. Hello kitty, betty boop, Wizard of Oz, you know the kind of thing. Additionally some of the most gorgeous cards and wrapping paper I've ever seen. One sheet of shiny chocolate wrapping paper was so gorgeous I nearly framed it. It's a bit on the pricey side but definitely a place for girls especially to let their inner child run wild with their adult bank balance.

If you are looking for a gift that's a little bit different then head for Barnum's in Penarth…read more They sell a wonderful range of children's toys from traditional wooden forts to pink fluffy mobiles!!They also sell a good range of gifts such as Betty boop merchandise,unusual cards and scented candles. Barnum's is the shop that has it all!!

If Photoshop were to personify itself as a traditional British gentleman then this is probably the…read moresort of place he'd run. Everything about this place has that sort of modern yet classical chic design look to it. If you know what I'm on about you'll probably love it down here. From kitchen wares to cookery books to candle holders this place has everything the modern housewife (or husband) could wish for, all with a sort of bold and colourful twist to it. They also have a wonderfully easy to use website with all their kit on display so maybe the best thing to is check that out, as opposed to imagining a bold, colourful, modern and chic Photoshop man.

A bright and modern gift shop perfect for the yummy mummy friends in your life. They had a wide…read moreselection of Orla Kiely and Cath Kidson items which should help you gauge the style here. Think pink and pretty with a dollop of vanilla ice cream and cherries on top. Over two floors, if you are buying for children check out downstairs for some interesting kids toys and games. However be warned - I did have to leave after 10 minutes because I was beaten into submission by the incredible tweeness of the music. Any more and I would have started swearing and smashing things just to get the status quo of the universe back into kilter.

Hidden away to the side of Clifton Down shopping centre, you'll find Inca; a girlie gift and…read morejewellery shop. Feminine gift shops tend to fall into two categories; one that makes girls want to buy things for themselves and ones that boyfriends rely on for gifts for their girlfriends. Inca falls into the latter category. This is a reliably safe shop for boys you want to pick up a pretty (but expensive) piece of jewellery, or who are in pursuit of a meaningful birthday card. But girls, if you're looking for a gift for your friend, or a treat for yourself I'd sooner head to Bloomsbury or Iota.

A great store that offers gifts for others and treats for you! As you walk in on the left there are…read moreloads of fantastic cards. There are some with beautiful art prints, a lot of very funny cards and most importantly for me, lots of very original ideas and designs. Inca has a huge range of cards and one for every occasion, all cards are of a good quality, I spent a long time just looking at all the cards - there were so many to choose from! The store has lots of great gift ideas too; candles, scarves, stationary and some gorgeous packaging to wrap your gifts in. The only thing to bare-in-mind is that Inca does not accept card payments of less than £5.00. On the right hand side of the store are a set of jewellery counters housing some lovely sterling silver pieces. Inca is one of the only places offering this sort of jewellery in this area (especially with the recent closure of High-Ho-Silver on the triangle); lots of very interesting designs with heavy silver pendants, bangle and rings with aqua and amber stones. I could easily while-away the hours in this store, and come out with bags of stuff! This review is mostly the opinion of my girlfriend, I tend not to buy much silver jewellery.

This toy shop in Clifton Village caters for new born babies to younger children, providing…read morewholesome toys aimed at pleasing the more educationally corncerned parents. The toys on offer here are less commercial than the high street stores and aim to make your child grow into an intellectual. With the Clifton Village setting comes the clifton pricetag, but this is a great shop to visit for gifts for a new born baby or the first few birthdays.

Just So is a really cute toy shop located in Clifton Village. If you are looking for a more…read morepersonal gift than something from the Early Learning/Entertainer stores then I would recommend a visit here. They do a huge range of products aimed for babies, through to toddlers. They also do a really nice gift wrapping service. Prices aren't too bad if you are buying as a present, however I can imagine you bill could rapidly creep up if you are buying for your own child.

Lovely little shop along Hill Road. They have lots of items, including nice candles, mugs and…read moreaccessories. They also have a good supply of Jellycat toys, which make great gifts for the kids! At the back of the shop they have a good selection of cards and I was also able to find some lovely sympathy cards (exactly what I was looking for). Well worth a visit!

Jacken is a charming shop in Penarth that offers a range of toys "for tots to teens", including…read moreeducational toys, pedal cars, electric cars, games, puzzles and puppets. The shop is the brainchild of Ken and Jackie Pile, whose "fun-learning policy" is evident when browsing most of the products on display. I only had time for a quick visit, and for such a small and quaint shop, they really pack in a wide selection of stock. It's like the opposite of faceless enterprise Toys R' Us. Jacken also carry environmentally friendly soft toys called "Ecochums" which are made from an unbleached woollen fabric, natural cotton and stuffed with wool. It's a fantastic shop and definitely worth a browse if you're in need of unique and educational children's toys.

Great shop with very helpful owner…read more I rushed in here for presents for my grandsons and bought what was needed and they were delighted with their presents. If you want proper presents which will last for your children then shop here. They even gave me a proper re-usable shopping bag.

I was taken aback at the quality of this shop because from the outside it looks slightly pikey and…read morethat it might only have those horrible Forever Friends style cards in there. To my surprise they have those cards but much more besides - they have lots of different styles of card, with the ruder/younger market near the back and the 'traditional' sort of cards that your nan buys at the front. In addition to the cards there is a few shelves on the right hand side of the shop with Thorntons goods for sale - great for an extra gift or a last minute gesture if you've forgotten an occasion and had to run to the local shops for a token gift! They also have the separate truffles and licquer chocolates under glass at the counter which you can choose from. All in all it's saved me many a trip to The Mall/Broadmead to buy a decent card so you should have a look before travelling further for birthday cards.

I used to work near this shop so went in here many times to buy cards and gifts. They have a large…read moreselection of good quality cards for all occasions. They also have lots of gift wrap and gifts bags etc.. The gifts they have are quite often very quirky and unusual looking, there is things such as ornaments, picture frames, wedding gifts, christening gifts etc Also they sell Thorntons chocolates and have seasonal chocolates.