For most of it's life this shop was called 'Instore'. Although it was obviously part of the…read morePoundstretcher group from the product range unlike the Poundstretcher shops I'd been in (Llandudno, Rhyl and Caernarfon spring to mind) this store isn't long, narrow and difficult to move about in. Admittedly though they have always tried to recreate an authentic Poundstretcher experience by piling stock in any aisle that may be wide enough to negotiate. Stock wise there's a wide range from food to homeware to toys. They also have lots of seasonal stuff so lots of gardening items in the summer and Christmas items in the winter. It's all fairly cheap and cheerful. They possibly suffer a lit bit from being next door to the superior Home Bargains but it's worth a look if you're passing.

Great little place for tourists to pick up puzzle books, children's books, guide books postcards…read moreetc. They usually have stamps and useful bits and pieces too. It is a bit cramped, and much of the stock is outside, so not so good on wet days.

A decent little card shop that holds a good variety of cards. I don't think the cards are much…read morecheaper than those offered by tesco in Bangor, and they're of similar quality (hallmark etc). If you live in town or are walking down the highstreet and need a card it's worth popping in, but to be honest I'll usually pick up cards from tesco along with my shopping. I'd expect there to be some more welsh cards to capitalise on the loaction, perhaps postcards and welsh gifts for tourists too. For welsh gifts you're better off at Siop Eryri across the road. For welsh cards, look in the old market hall. It's not a bad shop, and the staff are nice, but I fail to see what they offer that isn't done better and/or cheaper by a number of other places.

What a gem. On a high street of hit-or-miss stores and a lot of charity shops, it was wonderful to…read morefind Browsers. Their recent nomination in the Welsh Independent Retail Awards is well deserved and I hope they win. Be sure to stop in for a book or a map (great selection of regional maps) when you're in Porthmadog.

Top place. I love Browsers! They have a great range of books and are always willing to help you…read morefind what you are looking for. Even if you want a book about. and don't have a title or author they will search the computers for something suitable, order it in for you and phone to let you know it has arrived. The art department at th back is similarly helpful, with a huge range of paints, paper, card making, face painting and other art supplies. They have a loyalty card, where you get a stamp every time you spend £10, and once you ahve 6 stamps you get £5 (or possibly £10 I don't remember) off your next purchase.

If you are a bargain hunter then this is the place to go. Home Bargains is a chain based mainly in…read morethe North and Midlands and they a number of branches across North Wales. The Colwyn Bay branch was first to open in my neck of the woods but the Llandudno branch, located on the Mostyn Champneys Retail Park, is bigger and therefore has more choice. Basically they sell a bit of everything from food to toiletries to homeware to clothes. Some items are permanently stocked but there are always things that appear breifly never to be seen again so you'll always find something new when you go there. Unlike a lot of bargain shops a lot of the stock is made up of well-known brands and usually the food and drink items have reasonable use by dates. What makes it worth a visit however are the prices which are often a fraction of supermarket prices. If you've never been you have to give a try, I guarantee you'll be hooked.

The best Shop for Bargains in Llandudno - I was so happy when I heard that Home Bargains was coming…read moreto the retail park. I never fail to spend far too much here as there are so many Bargains to be had, from Health and Beauty products, Homewares, Food and Drinks and Gifts there is something for everyone. Its a great place for everyday bargains and they sell named brands aswell as lesser known brands so you know your getting quality products. I'm not ashamed to admit that most of my Home Furnishings are from Home Bargains, they always have a great range of modern pictures and prints aswell as bedding. Another bonus is the great parking facilities - always a space nearby.

Yesteryears is a Traditional Toy Shop that sells a superb range of high quality toys that bring…read moreback fond childhood memories. They do a lovely range of wooden toys, puppets and Doll's Houses and some retro toys from the past like Paddington Bear or old fashioned Teddy's and Dolls. Whilst they may be considered as expensive, the toys are of excellent quality, unusual and rare - so in my opinion worth the extra money. Its a fascinating shop for both Children and adults - The Window displays are always very professional and anyone walking past would be hard pushed not to stop by and have a look in. Great for unusual gifts or hard to find toys - and a lovely place to spend time on a trip down memory lane!

Anyone who has walked down Llandudno Pier between Easter and the end of September will be aware of…read moreGolden Oldies CDs. Just as you the round the bend next to the Grand Hotel you'll find yourself exposed to the sounds that time forgot, or on occasion some corny and unknown Irish comedian belting out unfunny jokes. They specialise in CDs for people who still think of the Beatles as being new fangled rock and roll so there's little of interest for me at the moment, but hopefully if I manage to survive another thirty or forty years then who knows?

It is a great place to go I know the owner very well and I have recently been told that he is…read moreopening a jigsaw shop on the pier -Dave

There are now three Port Meirion Shops in Porthmadog, the two at the Ffestiniog Railway end of town…read moreare both stock top quality Port Merion pottery, with one also having a full range of kitchen wear and gifts. The one at he other end of town is a factory shop, great for picking up seconds.

I like all the products in this shop and it is well laid out. There is plenty of room to move…read morearound, especially if you have a pram. Friendly staff, but thins are often overpriced.