We came into Bury Saint Edmunds for a meal, but also desperately in need of a couple of a few…read morebirthday presents. Loft & Spires provided the solution. A nice mix of gifts from garden stuff to mugs, jewellery and other gifts. Exactly the place to find that slightly different gift. And that with a friendly service. Well worth the visit.

Do not go in here with a small child (I speak from personal experience!) There are far too many…read moreinteresting things packed in! Lots and lots of crafty stuff for making your own cards and other craft projects, not just stamping, but papers, pens ribbons etc etc. Well worth a look if you're that way inclined!

The Stamp Hut is a small shop tucked away on the outskirts of town. Unfortunately there is limited…read morestreet parking, but there are 2 large car parks close by and its within easy walking distance of the town centre. Once inside the shop there is a wide range of craft items, from stamps, papers, cards, peel offs, glitters, ribbons and so much more! If you need a specific item the staff go out of their way to try to help - in fact they will order items from any of their large catalogues if the item is not in stock or you need something in a different colour. There is also a savings stamp scheme whereby if you spend £10 you get your card stamped which can be redeemed for money off later on once your card is full. The staff also regularly demonstrate in store, so its great to be able to learn new techniques and skills.

Fabulous section of top quality gifts and homewares that you won't find anywhere else locally,…read moretheir window displays are always interesting and its a good shop for that special or quirky birthday present.

This is a great little art gallery in the centre of Bury St. Edmunds. It is in a grade I listed…read morebuilding. The atmosphere is very relaxed and there is a small library where you can relax, read art books and have a coffee. They also have a craft/gift/book shop. The Suffolk Showcase exhibition was on when I visited and there was some very good work. The gallery has a constantly changing exhibition space and admission is now free of charge. I would certainly recommend a visit next time you're in town.

Lovely little shop, if you need a gift for that person who's difficult to buy for,(lets face it, we…read moreall know one of them!), its great. It's packed full of lovely interesting bits from crystals to wooden signs, to jewellery. The only down point is the lack of parking, but then you can reward yourself after taking the short walk up the hill with a pressie for yourself from the shop!

This is such a lovely little shop, it sells all sorts of unusal items, thinks like wooden carved…read moreanimals, crystals, ornaments etc. It is bursting to the seams with delightful items that would make great gifts or additions to the home. The staff are very friendly and you dont feel pressured into buying something quickly, they give you the time to browse at you own will. When you first see the items for sale you would assume they were very expensive but it is actually the complete opposite, and you will be surprised how cheap the items are. This is certainly a place to go to get those more unusual christmas gifts

This Evolution in Ipswich town centre has been here for a long time. I used to go to it to buy my…read moremum blue glass items for christmas and birthdays and this was one of the only places to get them at a reasonable price. Now after all these years my kids go here to buy me presents for bithdays and christmas shows how times have changed but some things just stay the same. Obviously the items for sale have moved on with the times, they just sell quirky pieces that are not the same as everywhere else. They are a much more personal present something a little different. The staff are friendly and helpfull and will wrap items if you need them done too. There are a couple of steps in the shop but if you have a buggy they jump to help before you could even think of asking. A great place to buy that extra speacial gift.

Lots of lovely gifts ranging from the pocket money price to slightly more expensive items. Various…read morehousehold and dispaly items, storage, jewellery, cushions throws stocking fillers etc. COurteous service, light and airy shop - very good prices, a good place for some different ideas. MAny budhist items too.

We visited Lambert on our holiday to London, it had good prices and friendly service so we picked…read moreup a few fun trinkets. However after paying, one of us checked the receipt and the full Visa card number and expiry date were printed on the receipt! This seemed sketchy as every other receipt always had the first numbers starred out. In calling the bank they agreed this was fishy and cancelled the card as a precaution. Just something to watch out for when shopping!

I love to buy cheesy souvenirs whenever I visit a foreign land. This is a great spot right by…read moretrafalgar square. This shop was perfect, it had everything I was looking for and more. No pressure to buy anything which is great. I walked away a happy tourist. I should also mention based on my shopping they are have the best prices around.

Was here with my wife and mum a few weeks back. Always nice to go there as there are lots of little…read moreshops to visit. My wife was really happy to visit the haberdashery shop whilst my main interest when I was there was the cider shop. They used to have a shop selling items that a local craftsman had made on a wood lathe in the shop. This has now gone and a more commercialised shop is there now selling wooden gifts, which is a shame. The Rose shop was amazing, hundreds of different varieties of rose bush, including some classic tea roses.

Taking a small break with my family over Easter, we decided to drive the hour from Kessingland to…read moreWroxham Barns; a visit that we presumed would only last a couple of hours. Over 5 hours later, we were still there and having a great time. For such a relatively small place, there was a considerable amount to keep my two young sons entertained and as many of you will know, smiling children make parenting a lot easier. Parking: We arrived just before noon and were lucky enough to get one of the two remaining parking spaces; I would strongly advise trying to arrive earlier than we did if you're planning a visit during a school holiday, although there were parking attendants to help find spaces that you might otherwise have missed. If you're visiting outside of school holidays I would say there is more than enough parking. Dog friendly: There are signs stating that Wroxham Barns is dog friendly and to a large extent, it is. With that being said, you need to be aware that there are certain areas that you can't take your four legged friend. To make the most of your trip, I would really advise against taking your dog(s). Food: There is a restaurant and a cafe, both with a wide range of food and drink option. We didn't go into the restaurant so I won't be able to provide a review on that; we did go into the cafe and I have mixed feelings about it. First, the bad - As it was Easter weekend we were prepared for it to be busy but I personally don't think that the time of year should dictate the cleanliness of tables and chairs. Our table was covered in crumbs from the previous customers and the child seat had jam spots on it. Nothing a couple of baby wipes couldn't fix, but I surely a little extra planning from the management could have resulted in someone looking out for mess like this. I'm not attempting to be overly harsh about this but there was at least 10 minutes between us arriving and then sitting at the table which was empty the whole time. Now for the good - the food was fantastic. We're not in the realms of fine dining here, nor do we want to be. At a place like Wroxham Barns, we expected traditional British snacks and we had them in abundance. Ask my wife and she'll tell you I'm sausage roll mad; the ones in the cafe left me with a full stomach and a big smile. The scones in front of my wife disappeared rather quickly too; she was delighted with them. Junior Farm: At £6.95 per person, this can very quickly become expensive if you have a big family but under 2's can go in for free. For me, it's well worth the money! The kids had a wonderful time seeing the lambs that were born on that morning, the chicks, rabbits, and everything else. One nice touch is that once you've paid, you're given wrist band to enter and exit at your leisure. They also have a number of activities such as free face painting, feeding the lambs, and holding the chicks. All things that are amazing for children. Gift shop: This is called 'The Gallery' and has lots of things to buy to remember your day out. We bought an amazing painting of an owl for under £40 which is going to take pride of place in our house. There are also a number of typical children's toys, the type of which you often see at zoo's and play areas. The Norfolk Cider Shop: Locally made cider and cakes using local ingredients; I love businesses like this. They offer free samples and I can tell you first hand, both the ciders and cakes are out of this world. You can buy bottles for a really affordable price and the owner will accept repeat orders by phone if you would like more delivered.

Not the sort of shop you would expect to find outside of London. It's full of great lines that you…read morehaven't seen elsewhere. If you are bored of shopping at homes and interiors shops then Eden Rose is the shop for you. The shop is a pleasure to be in and there is something interesting everywhere you look. A real feast for the eyes! Prices are reasonable too.