Hoopers on James Street is the largest department store in Harrogate town centre, it is located…read moreover five floors in a fairly old building. The layout of the store did seem a little strange, which could be down to the building its-self, you have to pass through the Cafe, and then a set of doors after going out of the lift on the Basement, to get into the Menswear section, despite having five floors, each individual floor was not overly large, with the top floor being just "customer services", but the store was a reasonable size overall. I did notice some of the clothing sections to be a little laid out like a jumble sale, they did have some good items at reasonable prices though, so not a wasted trip by any means. The Ground Floor was nicely laid out, and perhaps the most welcoming and premium area of the store, showcasing a range of fragrances and beauty products. The opening hours are pretty draconian, so plan ahead, they are open between 10 am and 5 pm Monday to Saturday and do not open on Sundays. I probably wouldn't return, but a nice addition to the shopping scene in Harrogate's town centre. 3*

Fantastic store, lots of choice and some brilliant makeup counters- New Laura Mercier!!…read more Some great clothing finds- French Connection and Ted Baker are definately worth a look

Fabulous unit inside Retro boutique. But Retro Centro is the bee's knees. These guys display their…read morestuff well. You'll find affordable furniture, household goods, lamps, curtains and collectables and they give you a good discount if paying cash. Someone said they re-upholster chairs/sofas too with groovy 50s fabric. If you're after something unusual for your home or you're a proper mod collector, you wont be disappointed. Just ask for their unit (which is at the back of the main shop). I recently bought a starburst clock and a Tretchikoff print and am very happy about it!

Marks and Spencer's Harrogate location is one of the larger stores in the city centre, located on…read moreCambridge Street, it is home to many facilities you'd expect to find in a Marks and Spencer store including: - Cafe - Clothing - Food Hall - Opticians The Food Hall is a decent size, but I was disappointed with the selection overall, certain areas of the store were certainly depleted, especially dairy, I was unable to find the particular type of milk I was looking for. The staff seem friendly enough and the store was both clean and presentable. I like how the Food Hall can be accessed through street level, which means you don't have to bother with finding the escalator/elevator, as you would from the main entrance - much quicker to get in and out when looking for groceries! I do find the store closes far too early, closing a supermarket at 6 pm seems unacceptable to me, compared to nearby ASDA which closes at midnight, and Waitrose which closes at 8 pm, I've found most Marks and Spencer stores elsewhere to stay open a little later, generally until 8 pm, which I much prefer. 3* - A great brand to have in the town centre, improving opening hours and stock levels are big improvements for the near future.

This Marks and Spences is spread generously over 3 floors, although still feels slightly cluttered,…read morejust because of the pure amount of stuff they have managed to fit in! The food section is very large, and includes a lunch to go section, which includes some nice, fairly reasonably priced sandwiches. The store also contains a cafe, which in my opinion is slightly overpriced for what it is, but may be worth a look. Great Marks and Spencers, with huge stock variety. Worth a trip.

This is a large NEXT location, located as part of the Victoria Shopping Centre in Harrogate, which…read moreopened to replace the old store on James Street. The store is fairly large and modern and stands out within the town centre, it is over multiple floors, stocking a decent range of Menswear and Womenswear, although the Home section is much worse than other Next stores. There is an Italian-style cafe, Caffe Massarella inside the store too, which is a useful place to grab a quick coffee while shopping. The interior of the store was clean and modern, and easy to get around the store. The staff seemed friendly enough. PRO TIP: If shopping in Harrogate, you may want to go to this store last, they are open slightly later than most of the other stores in town, closing at 18:00 (still early but better than other shops nearby. 4*

Personally, the only reason I use this Debenhams is to purchase more luxary make-up brands, that…read morearen't all available in the smallish Boots in Harrogate. I must stress, there is nothing exactly wrong with the rest of the shop, however I personally find the layout poor, meaning there is a great feeling of a Primark-like clutter all around the shop. Combine this with the great number of shoppers you find in there and the highly pressurised air, it just doesn't make for the nicest shopping experience. On the plus side, I have found the staff to be friendly, and they do stock some good brands all under one roof. It may be worth a look, but in my opinion as all of their products (I believe) can be found elsewhere, it really isn't a very necessary shopping experience, and one that I'd avoid if I could.