Has been in Bitterne for years, and is basically full of odds and ends, such as cards, stationery,…read moretoys, sweets, batteries and so on. Good place to pick things up for a children's party, but not always easy to be sure how good quality some of the products are. Is handy for getting stationery as it does tend to be cheaper than Martin's next door, and is also good for small children's gifts only two main aisles though so can get a little congested as they are quite narrow. For parking, can park in sainsburys' car next door.

British Bookshops and Sussex Stationers is the best place in Southampton to get all your stationery…read morerequirements. It has a bigger, better and more attractively displayed selection than any other shop. Also, this store is really great for book-buying and browsing. They always have money-saving special deals on offer. Their friendly and very helpful staff really know their stuff and make excellent recommendations. Author Philip Pullman supports independent bookshops and has presented this branch of BB/SS with a signed Oxford Literary Festival photograph of himself with the message, `best wishes to British Bookshops and Sussex Stationers`. You can see this photo displayed on the wall behind the main counter at the back of the shop. Nicely done !!!!!!

Sussex Stationers (aka British Bookshops) is always a good place to come and find new release books…read moreat a cheaper than main bookstore price. On a recent visit into Southampton I was looking for the latest rew release from James Patterson and popped into Sussex Stationers in the precinct after looking in Waterstones and Borders. True to form, SS had it cheaper than both of them. The only other place to get books as cheap as this in my opinion are the supermarkets but they don't often have them in so quickly. While I was browsing an assistant offered an opinion on a book I was looking at (Twilight) and recommended this so I purchased it along with my James Patterson one. After reading it and realising she was indeed correct and it was a really good read I went straight back, thanked her and bought the following 3 sequels. I'm always really impressed with the service in SS/BB and this is usually my first port of call when looking for a new book.

This is a large Toys 'R' Us store in a retail park that also has Homebase, Halfords, PC World,…read moreCurry's, Comet and MacDonalds! There is a big car park but it doea get very busy, particularly in the run up to Christmas, and you may find yourself queuing to get in. It's not easy to get to by public transport. The store itself has a huge range of toys, but it is quite crowded and can be difficult to find what you're looking for if you go in for something specific. And it can be worth checking prices elsewhere as, although they do have some good deals, some of the prices seem expensive compared to other places. However, it is a good place for browsing for ideas and to see what's new in the world of toys and games.

The kids always love shopping here, personally I find it convenient to have so much choice in one…read moreplace. This is a large store and larger items such as play houses and bikes can be viewed in store before buying which is an advantage. The prices can be overly inflated at times, that said they often have very good promotions running too so you need to take note on the prices of any items you are buying. The tills do seem to be very busy, but the staff have always been polite and served me efficiently.

A plethora of stock!! There should be no trouble finding what you need in this shop, or in Arundel…read more Staff are very willing and able to assist you. I used the Worthing branch until it closed. Right in the heart of the shopping area, and better still right close to sooooo many coffee and lunch spots.

I've decided i'm leaving reviews wherever possible. This book shop is a gem to find. I could of…read morespent all day and all my money in there but its Christmas.... so i'll just have to return after. Its got a relaxing feel, with many rooms and shelves to explore. What you can find is endless and it beats any mainstream book shop anywhere.

This store is a small store linked by a walkway to Monsoon next door. Although small it has a wide…read morerange of accessories for every occasion. Great for earrings, necklaces, bracelets, hair clips, hats and also great handbags and special occasion bags. They also have a selection of childrens accessories, such as hair clips, handbands and stickers, pencils etc. Friendly staff. Slightly on the more expensive side but I think the products are good quality. The store is found within the Swan Centre in Eastleigh. You have to pay to park in the car park above the Swan Centre or outside on the meters.

I absolutely love this shop! A lot of Birthday gifts have come from this shop this year so far &…read morewill continue to do so. I even received a lovely necklace for my Birthday from a friend, who doesn't know this is my favourite shop. Staff friendly. Must check it out, some reasonable prices items, a few expensive, but quality is great

Excellent selection of Magazine! Friendly Staff even early…read morein the morning! Situated opposite the Post Office on the High Street

This is quite a big card shop. They sell some really nice cards and they have a great range but…read morethey do tend to be very expensive. It is easy to find what you are looking for in the shop with the cards being arranged by the occasion they are for. As well as cards they sell balloons, teddies, badges, confetti, candles and other small gifts. The staff seem friendly and I am sure they will help if you can't find what you are looking for. So overall I think this shop is convenient but not the cheapest and I would rather go to another card shop further up the road.