I always love a Debenhams as I can always find something I'd like to buy this Debenhams is no…read moredifferent. However, it doesn't have as many concessions as some of the larger stores and is in need of a bit of a refurb! Has a cafe on the top floor if you are looking for somewhere to rest your legs and have a brew. Staff are also helpful which is a bonus in any shop! Very centrally placed so definitely worth a browse if you are taking a stroll round the harbour

This place offers you great quality along with great service. Shop workers are always very smiley…read morein here, and don't force themselves on you to buy. The coffee shop is also brilliant, especially as you can sit in the window and look out over the harbour.

Great for that special present. Hat stand, umbrella start, wooden chopping board, plant potnice…read morechoice. Combine it with a stroll down on Exeter Quaysi.de

BLOODY FABULOUS!!! Ladies look no further this is the only place in Exeter you will find quality…read moretasteful home wear at an affordable price! Its also on the quay which is stunning! Loads of great shops! The owner Eddy is very helpful and an absolute delight! I love this place and will be buying all my furniture etc from here from now on! x

This is a nice little gift shop located on Queen Street which is just off the High Street. It is…read moreonly a small shop spread out over three floors and it is quite cramped inside so you wouldn't really be able to look around if you have a pushchair or are in a wheelchair. They sell all sorts of contemporary and designer homeware and gifts ranging from photo albums to furniture. The prices are a little high but as they sell mostly designer gifts i suppose this is to be expected. However it is a lovely little shop and it is definitely worth going out of your way to have a look around.

This is my all-time favourite shop. It is full of gorgeous things - great presents, fantastic fairy…read morelights and beautiful scarves and clothes. The window displays always look amazing and the shop smells wonderful too. I buy lots of the scented candles and hand made soaps for birthday presents - my friends love them.

Star shop, many evenings have been saved by popping in for a few cans and crisps, cheap, chearfull…read morestaff and although limited range its good for snacks and beer :)

One of the more trendy (and pricey!) shoe shops in Exeter, tReds in the Guildhall, they stock a…read morevast amount of trainery-type shoes like Vans, an odd Dr Marten or two, Suga boots, converse high-topsquite a range of cool footwear for men and women. My only complaint (apart from the sometimes extortionate prices, and limited sizes okay, I have a lot of complaints), is the staff often seem quite unhelpful and inexperienced.

If you love shoes the tReds in Exeter's Guildhall shopping centre is the place to go. They have…read moresome lovely boots at the front of the store and they do flats/trainers further back. They also have some mens and children's shoes. Watch out for the sales as that is when you can get a bargain pair!

The Works has erratic sales on books and stationery bits, a lot of the time you have to sift…read morethrough loads of things you're not interested in, but occasionally there's something really good value, so it is worth while, particularly for cut-price books coming up to Christmas time! The staff in this branch have always been reasonably nice, and it's generally been a good shopping experience.

If you want cheap books then The Works is the place to go! It is located in the Guildhall shopping…read morecentre, and although it is small it is packed with bargains. They also do things like colouring books, pens, pencils, arts/crafts etc and other little stocking filler-type items. Always worth looking in there to spot the bargains!

This friendly place almost always has a fascinating choice of retro furniture, knicknacks and…read moreantique gizmos. It's worth a walk down Fore Street, if only for a browse.

The South Gate Gallery in Exeter is worth a visit simply by virtue of being an independent shop, in…read morea city full of chain stores! This is a family run business and stocks a variety of prints and original art, some limited edition pieces are available there too. They also sell canvas prints to be hung without a frame. As well as ready to hang art, the business offers a framing service, and has a really wide range of ready made or bespoke made to order frames and mounts to chose from, staff will help you make a choice to complement your artwork.

This gallery is an independent business run by a very friendly couple who are very experienced and…read moreextremely helpful. The choice and quality of the frames is extensive and the advise is there if you need it to select the best frame for your picture. I have also had a damaged frame repaired here which saved me a lot of heartache and money. If you are looking for a gift then there is a wide choice of paintings and prints for sale, with many works by local artists, which I feel makes a refreshing change from the larger chain galleries. Having shopped around for frames, I would say that you get very good value for money at this gallery. If you are in Exeter head to South Street which is just behind the Cathedral and take a look! I highly recommend it.