The handiest department store (in Lancaster) on everything a house needs. Perhaps, first comes the…read moreB&Q, but wilkinson even beats it on most products (of course, product range is quite limited comparatively). From basic bike accessories to gardening and DIY stuff, you can find any basic product at reasonable prices on average quality. Common hygiene products are widely available, for which I visit this place mostly.

I just love a rummage round Wilkinson's every time I visit. They have everything from a bath plug…read moreto cosmetics and perfume. Everything is so reasonably priced. I was able to kit out my daughter's student flat for next to nothing. Obviously they do stock some really cheap grotty things too but you can really pick up bargains. I only wish we had this store in NI - I think I would be it's best customer. There is a limit to what you can bring home on the plane!

I can't go to any city without visiting the local Clarks shop in fact any shoe shop will do. The…read morestaff in this store are very friendly and helpful and go out of their way to help you. I always manage to get a bargain when I am visiting in Lancaster. The shop itself is always neat and tidy and they keep a good selection of sizes and styles.

Selling an awesome selection of t-shirts along with fun, brightly coloured tutus and corsets, this…read moreis the most fun and vibrant shop in Lancaster. Unlike other shops I went to, they were friendly, attentive (but not too much) and relaxed.

Speaking as a typical male shopper I quite like this store as the menswear is decent. Good deals to…read morebe had on Craghoppers clothing and certainly cheaper than some of the outdoor gear shops in kendal and Ambleside. Would be even better if some chairs and papers were provided for bored males though.

Lancaster is a small town and for those of us who aren't teenagers/students anymore buying clothes…read morecan be a bit of a nightmare. Room 12 fits a gap in the market by providing clothes that are slightly more upmarket than you'd find in Next, Monsoon or Wallis. However this is not top end designer gear. the shop itself is incredibly cramped and sometimes you walk in and walk straight back out again on a busy Saturday. But if you're looking for something just that little bit more classy for a special occasion then I'd advise you to ignore the lack of space and get stuck in. Downstairs is a range of jeans and tops while upstairs are the dressy dresses, perfect for a special night out. Be warned though, they are generally around 200 quid and above. oh, and the do great shoes as well - I got some cracking Moda in pelles from there

Recently refurbished after being closed for several months due to a fire. Matalan is conveniently…read moresituated on the outskirtks of Barrow close to Asda, Stollers and the soon to be closed MFI. Plenty of car parking and its close proximity to the Asda bus route, make it easy to get too. Matalan sell a range of mens, womens and childrens clothes as well as home wares. A membership card is required but they are easily obtained at the front desk as you enter the store. The prices are very reasonable for the clothes and for the home wares.

My son lives in this shop given half the chance whenever he has a few quid to spend its usually on…read moretops etc from Mataln he has his own card and always has it with him . I dont always have mine but the staff are great as they can still seve you even without a card they just type in your name and addy and it comes up on screen so know if you forget your card you can still shop there ! Ive bought allsorts over the years from here and never had a problem with anything its good quality at a decent price. They usually always have the up to date fashions in or can tell you when they will have them in. Advise anyone to use this spot for clothes for the family. They also have an accessory dep but I find that a bit pricey at times eg for quilt covers etc so I get mine else where but in also saying that they do also have some unusual decor stuff which I love and buy from there, and of coasre its right across from my fav shop asda. There is easy access to both as there is also a bus service that go right by there the number 3 bus and it usually runs every ten to fifteen mins from the town hall.

Lindow's have a good range of jewelery, for all sorts of occasions. They replace watch batteries,…read moreand the staff are always pleasant and helpful. I found a really nice piece today, and they allowed me to have it put by, and pay for it gradually. Some things seem over-priced, but then I feel that about most jewelery.

been here for years - lovely staff always helpful and some great itemsread more

This is a high end designer clothes shop. I've only been in recently when there was a 50% off sale…read more The changing room is spacious, with a full length mirror, but its fairly communal. The staff are great. They will put an item by for you, and you can pay gradually. The shop is comfortable to be in with a sofa near the door where I sat, waiting for my friend, and then waiting to pay.