A small branch of WH Smith on one level but good nevertheless, especially for greetings cards…read more Having browsed around the town for ages looking for nice cards I would say this shop has the best, good quality, range. There were quite a few bargains in the book sections yesterday - great for gifts. Helpful, pleasant, staff as well.

This WHSmith links the main street to the undercover area - and is worth a look on your way…read morethrough. There is a small dvd section, magazines and stationary. There is quite a large book section with a wide range of types of books. On a saturday you may have to wait to pay, but there is a till at the rear which is normally nice and quiet and helps beat the queue!

As far as WHSmiths go, this is location is one of the better ones I've been to…read more ~ Location: It's in the heart of Cwmbran Shopping Centre, so whether you're coming here for an errand or just a browse, making a day of it is pretty easy. It's fairly large and has 2 entrances to access it, so you can't miss it! ~ Variety: The actual store itself aside, WHSmith also houses the local post office. Whenever I'm in need of heading to the post office to mail something off, I always end up wandering around this massive store just for a bit of a browse. And there's plenty to browse from whether you're into books, board games, or even stationary. When it comes to books specifically, there is definitely a lot here. I've bought more than my share of Christmas presents from here before for the kids and adults; a beginner's guide to Minecraft, a Pokemon stickerbook, and a few cookbooks as well. It's probably cheating, but WHSmith makes Christmas shopping a breeze because I often come through for some inspiration on what to purchase as gifts with how much they have on offer. --- I do like WHSmith, but this WHSmith in particular is just plain awesome. Great location and great stock, it's well worth a go!

Whsmiths in Cwmbran is located opposite HMV and can be entred from two sides, it is of a great size…read moreand offer a wide selection of items, they have quite a big section of magazines, Cards, Gifts, Dvds,CDs and games and a very big selection of books - fact, fiction and reference, they also sell the national newspapers at the front of the store. It is always clean instead and you can find items very easily so it is well layed out. This WHSmith, like a few in the south Wales very now have a post office included, which is handy. Lovely store.

A very handy newsagents, near the Arnolfini art gallery. It has a big selection of sandwiches and…read morelunch stuff, for all the nearby office workers. It does warm pasties in the morning, great on your way to work. The food's a decent quality and includes baguettes, buns, pecoras, bhagis, samosas, chilli slices, flapjacks, salads It's all very satisfying, and it's an invaluable source of sustenance for breakfasting Bristolians. It was the first place I found to have Wispas when they came back. To me that's important Being a newsagent, you can also get a newspaper there too. Amazing.

Great place, lots of room and they have everything you will need for starting back at school. Staff…read moreare willing to look for the stuff you want and answer any questions.

A huge shop over two floors with everything you need for back to school…read more A good selection of art supplies that are a bit pricey but good quality. They sometimes have offers on books and CD's and the staff will always tell you if you are missing out on saving money.

Thank you Anna for your help with helping finding books that were autism,diverse and inclusive for…read moremy daughter she is absolutely thrilled my bank account maybe not haha. you were amazing and a absolute asset to the store as Alice really appreciated your help and it made the end of our day she is looking forward to using the book for her art.

Where am I? Where am I going?…read moreWhat shall I do when I get there? Stanfords can help. The place to go when you are going places, Stanfords houses maps of a trillion kinds from sightseeing in Las Vegas to walking in Andalucian hills (check out the staircase down to the lower floor for a huge map of Bristol as wallpaper) as well a wide selection of travel literature including all the Lonely Planet/Rough Guide series. They also handle the OS customised map service here - where you can have a map made of anywhere - say you want your favourite walk but it usually takes two maps to see the whole thing? You can get a customised map of the area you need. Also good to use as a moving-in present as you can get a map centered around your house! They often have authors signing books and talks by travellers and writers in store - David Attenborough is there next week, I'll be the one weeping in the corner too afraid to say anything to him.

What I like about news agents is that they never over strech, or try to think outside the box. THis…read moreplace is near Temple Meads, its a news agents, so it's called 'Temple News' so brilliant, but so simple. Just like the combination of the goodies you'll find inside. A wide array of newspapers and magazines, from your broadsheets to your red tops, the usually selection of snacks you would expect to find, and a full drinks cabinet. There is also the friendly service that comes accustomed with most newsagents. I walked in and the chappy behind the counter said " Bloody wet aint it" and I responded with "I know, tell me about it" (While shaking of rain from my coat) There you have it, a brief exchange and we now have a friendly bond, and I feel like he is a mate of mine (granted one who doesn't say much and sells me things... and come to think of it never visits, but still a mate).

I love newsagents, they combine my favourite two things - magazines and chocolate - in one dimly…read morelit cramped room. And Temple News is one of the good'uns. Sandwiched between two pubs in the office district of town it enjoys all the 'oh god I forgot to pack a lunch' crowd as well as the 'mmm I need some monster munch' drinkers. Their magazine selection is superb - obscure titles, of course lots of porn, and all filed close together so its almost like a jumble sale. I like this - it makes you feel like you've discovered a magazine rather than like WHSmith where they have 20 neatly piled up in your face (with the free CD missing). They also have a good selection of chocolate, most noteably Freddos. Possibly the finest of all the supposed-to-be-for-children chocolates. Staff are on the ball and polite!

Despite the fact that Cowbridge has a number of charity shops, none of them are particularly good…read morefor books. This would have made life pretty darned difficult if it weren't for the fact that Cowbridge Book Shop is a brilliant little book shop, and more than made up for other deficits when I lived in the area just over a year ago! This place is a gem. They try to keep a good stock of new fiction releases in store, but will order you anything you want, phoning you the moment it arrives. They will email you if you prefer. A great service from a great shop. The people in here are lovely. Pay them a visit next time you are in this neck of the woods!

Cowbridge is one of those places I escape to for a quiet date away from the madness of city life. I…read morelike going for a good meal, and pottering about the shops. John and Kyrie MacLean run this traditional Bookshop in the ancient rural market town of Cowbridge. It is a really lovely little shop, and not just because it sells my favourite thing: BOOKS! The shop has all the intimate benefits of smaller bookshops, sells new books across topic areas from fiction and biography to history and languages. They also have new electronic technology on hand to help you find that special book. Magic.

Cardiff's largest Welsh-language bookshop. It has a huge range of material both for native Welsh…read morespeakers and learners, text books, novels, DVDs, CDs, newspapers and magazines. You can also buy calendars, greetings cards and Welsh gifts. Nice to browse around. The staff could be friendlier though - I have always found them to be rather frosty.