This is a large store, and you can get pretty much anything you need book, magazine or stationery wise. They also sell a selection of snack foods, sweets and drinks. To the back right of the store they have re introduced a small selection of DVDs at good prices. They have now changed the tills, and only have 2 manned with 2 self checkouts. If you go in at the right time, you can avoid the queue, but most times there is a queue. The store is pretty dark & dingy and could do with a major refurbishment. They always try and sell you something extra like chocolate at the till. read more

Around 10 years ago I worked for WHSmith and at the time loved the array of books and produce available to me - now with the introduction of Borders, Waterstones, HMV and Gamestation into Newbury, WHSmith has lost a lot of the appeal it one held and it seems a lot of the clientale. Prices are still reasonable, but product selections low with only the more popular of each range being available to the consumerStationary however is still a good bet as there are limited alternate options within Newbury. There is a good Newsagents range with many magazines available, and a subscription service available if your so inclined. The store itself has had some refurbishment also with Disabled access and automatic doors being introduced. read more