What a house of wonder! Chase really isn't kidding when he says it sells everything, it really does…read moresell pretty much everything you might need for your home. From cleaning products, kitchen items, DIY bits and bobs, cheap snacks, cards and so much more - they've got it covered. If you're a keen shopper/browser it's a veritable treasure chest to explore. My particular favourite is the upstairs section. Here's where the items get slightly less bargainous and become a little higher end... They've beds, lamps and all other kinds of home furnishings in a range of styles. Faux-antique right through to the more modern sleek look. I bought an awesome 'telephone box' lamp for my room at home, which is so kitsch and delightful and only set me back £15. (I can imagine it costing a ton more in a vintage shop!) My Mum was particularly overjoyed with a red painted vase that she picked up as well, of which they had many different shades! So, there's plenty to get excited about, and not too pricey as well. However, all that glitters is not gold. I did come away having purchased a few oil reed scent dispensers (the pots of oils with the wooden reeds) and they simply don't work at all. They were only a pound each, but I can see why they were so cheap as they give off no scent at all! Even so, I'm pleased as punch with my lamp so that more than makes up for it!

I was first introduced to QLM by my new wife (I change them quite often, not really if you're…read morereading this love) just after we set up home together. It was the first time I'd been in a shop which I cannot categorize by what it sells, IT SELLS EVERYTHING !! From bleach to crisps, rugs to xbox games, they have almost everything under one roof. The only thing I can say lets it down is a lack of electrical goods like TV's but if you're looking for a pack of brass tacks and a birthday card for auntie Mabel this is a good place to start........ and if you're feeling tired you can nip upstairs and pretend you're testing a bed out :)

Over the years, I've developed a passion for food and cooking. Kitchen gadgets and cookbooks are my…read moreweakness and I'm always on the lookout for more of these Lakeland started off life as Lakeland Plastics, selling special bags for food storage and cooking and has developed into a general cookery store with rapid growth throughout the UKin the last few years. In fact, a Lakelands store opening in your town could be the sign that you've finally made it officially into middle class! On our recent holiday to the Lake District, the girlfriend and I had to pop into their flagship store, which was locate right next to Windermere train station - in fact, you can drive through the station car park to get to it As befits a flagship store, they have a fountain and an impressive building. There's a cafe on the first floor, which had a waiting list when we arrived and the shopfloor is on the ground floor There are Lakland products laid out in easy to find fashion that you can browse to your heart's content. I remember coming here years ago and wanting to buy the entire shop. However, on this visit, I enjoyed looking round but there was really nothing which I wanted to buy for the kitchen Having just been to Sur la Table and Williams Sonoma in the USA, Lakeland seems more for the fun cook. Where was the serious knife counter with a professional to advise on the best blade for a specific task and for you? Actually, I think the presence of more staff to tell you about their new fin range of cookware, the sous vide water baths and the fun looking cook in the cup cake mugs would have made it a more fun experience. Perhaps some demonstration stations I may have outgrown Lakeland but I'm glad that it's there to encourage people to get into the kitchen more

I am about to rain on people's parade…read more I haven't visited the store in Cumbria, but used their online service. I cannot argue about the gadgets, and wide range of appliances, I can say the delivery stinks. I ordered something on the 30/9/13, and paid £2.99 (£3s in my book), it was finally delivered on the 7/1013. I'm sorry but it wasn't a large item; they have to get slicker. There's an organisation based in Hull, and the item was bigger, but they promised next day delivery if ordered before 1am on the day of delivery, and free!!! £2.99, and it takes 7 days..... This ain't good in the world of e-commerce. The item is much loved by my wife, else I'd have dropped it down to a 2 star. That is the impact you have on people's expectations and perception. I hope they read these reviews, and think hard about their delivery policy, or whoever they deal with for their deliveries, in this case it was HERMES (not quite the Olympian God).

Large garden centre with all the usual goods you expect to find but plant quality somewhat…read moredisappointing given that most of the plants we bought did not last long. Good tea room but they need to re-focus on their core activity

We had 5 in our group and thought we would stop here for Sunday lunch however the staff were most…read moreun helpful. We asked if there was a menu available as we weren't sure what was on offer. The middle-aged waitress said "Its there" pointing to a drinks menu attached to the coffee machine. I had to explain to them it was a drinks menu, she didn't listen and after twice of telling her she told me" Menus are on table" Yet again it was only drinks menus. We then walked out and went and spent £50 in Cafe Ambio at Haverthwaite which was very good. We will not return to this cafe probably go a bit further to Greenlands which is much more organised and always recommend to people.

Since moving to Leeds, I have lived in a total of seven houses and flats. The Plant Shop has helped…read moreme in decorating them all. The first four were student accommodation so we were in definite need of some flora and fauna to disguise the mess and chaos. A stack of empty beer cans looks far more respectable with a cyclamen watching over them with an air of mature authority! The people who run the stall are helpful and knowledgeable, directing me when I have needed indoor or outdoor plants and educating me in the benefits of plant food. On asking for some plants that did not require too much care or attention, I was swiftly guided towards some hardy foliage, with a knowing look. The larger plants in particular are much cheaper than the ones of a similar size in chain stores. There is a fantastic range, which includes fresh herbs, cacti and many other leafy beauties. We got a Christmas tree with a fantastic shape and height this year, for a very reasonable fee. This stall has a gorgeous old cash till which must be an antique, an attractive feature to notice. All in all, a great place to stock up on a lovely bit of vegetation to brighten up your house.

Surrounded by so many florrists in the market, it is quite a breath of fresh air to see a stall…read morededicated entirely to plants. Selling many different types (and I do not claim to be an expert in this field) ranging from very small to medium/large plants, if you are after anything massive, you might want to go elsewhere, or ask the owner if he can get hold of what you're after. Greenery always brightens up any atmoosphere, and The Plant Shop certainly does that. If you need any plant advice, don't hesitate to ask the owner. I think I may have just saved one of my plants at home!

Great little family run garden centre with friendly staff. Range of reasonably priced plants and…read moresome classy gifts. Also excellent cafe for snacks & drinks. Situated near the RSPCA centre on New Cut Lane (not as currently shown on Google map)

Went to buy fittings for a toilet seat. A complete new toilet seat was cheaper! Only 1 person on…read morethe tills and 1 person watching 4 of those self service tills. When will people understand that's around 3 less people employed. DO NOT USE THESE SELF SERVICE TILLS AND EMPLOYMENT WILL IMPROVE.

An extensive range of goods and merchandise, however having visited the store 2 staff walked past…read moreme with their heads down with the attitude that they were not approachable, I also found that a lot of the aisles were not priced up properly and their was a general disarray about their displays, prices missing, demo products damaged and general untidiness. Something that could be easily rectified with the right management and merchandising. I will still shop here but only on the fact of I know what I need and can pre-order online.

Fantastic range of plants in all sizes. They proved to be extremely helpful when it came to…read morestocking out my garden, showing a real interest in making sure I had the plants that would work for my garden and not just what they wanted to sell me! It's not like your normal garden centre where they just point you in the general direction, Palmers know their stuff and will educate you too if necessary. Great place to go for a walk too - like a tropical wonderland in places. Video link: http://www.youtube.com/v/crwN1bkjOzY

Great plants and great prices. It is great to go for a look around too especially on a nice day!…read moreStaff are really helpful and friendly.

I am writing this review in light of what was said to me. I would be sent a returns form at a cost…read moreof £60 which I agreed as I had a new lawnmower turn up without the oil that's said it is in the box to which Sam turner and sons saids we take it out upon transport and you need to buy oil. Which wasn't said on the website so I couldn't use the lawnmower which was only taken out of box and left inside. Now I cannot return as it's outside of the window so now I'm stuck with a new lawn mower without any oil which I haven't started and now I cannot return it. So I will write this review anywhere I can. Unhelpful company

I love the café here. On my most recent visit I found that the café area has moved, but as far as I…read morecan tell it's still much the same. My favourite thing to order is the mozzarella, bacon and mushroom toastie with red onion marmalade. My last visit was on a bank holiday and they had stopped serving hot food so I went for a cheese and chutney sandwich. Great quality ingredients and a really packed sandwich - I approve. I would also recommend the cakes - pecan pie was excellent.