Just a nice little store close to the center of Swadlincote, just over the street from my bank…read more(Barclays) and my barber (Sweeney Swad). This little store has been run since 1997 by the same man (only staff) who served me today - basically cutting me a new key (living in a centuries old manor home means you are using "historic" keys - and he can grind them for you. Great, prompt, polite service and very interesting guy to chat to (as I did). I think the main business is the keys and shoe repairs. Strangely much of his limited space is taken up with a gigantic (given the small size of the store) collection of Steiff "button in ear" Teddy Bears. https://www.steiffteddybears.co.uk/more-things-steiff/steiff-button-in-ear.php. Now that is weird - don't you think?? If the shoe repairs are as good and as prompt as the key cutting then you will be happy! He did have a few (VERY few) pairs of shoes. I LOVED the Jeffery West men's shoes https://www.jeffery-west.co.uk/ - the coolest that I have EVER seen for sure - see pics of the soles - the tops are equally awesome in terms of style, quality and more (shiny black leather, bright red laces an stitching - NICE!!!! Review # 50 2018

Lovely traditional shop, cuts keys, fixes shoes, sells a wide range of interesting gifts. Owner…read morefriendly and very helpful. Shops like this are sadly an endangered species! Swadlincote is lucky to have this one survive in very tough times, long May it continue!

Great littleshop,truly selling this and that!! Candles,crystals,woodcarvings, buddhas, jewellery…read more Everything you can think of right down to washing up liquid!!. Nicehelpful ladies,verycheerful. Would definately recommend

Woodlander is pricey, but it specialises in novelties and little presents. Located on the posher…read moreend of Ashby's shops - which includes a couple of clothing boutiques, a flower shop and a deli - it stocks a lot of Cath Kidston, Radley and Alessi, with large sections for homeware like photo albums, scented candles and kitchen utensils. They keep some natural-style cosmetics and bath products around - a lot of Crabtree and Evelyn, Burt's Bees and some kind of Lush knockoff with tiny bath bombs. Overall their stock is aimed for the average middle-aged, middle-class Ashbeian, and it all tesselates into one 'Woodlander' collection rather than many different brands and styles. I can imagine a Woodlander Christmas, or a family building their home with Woodlander pieces - there's just enough variation to please different crowds and still fit a loose aesthetic. Atmosphere-wise, it's just OK. It looks nice, it's quiet and staff generally leave you alone. However, I find myself patronised or just treated oddly by staff every time I buy anything or ask questions - I'm a sixth former and I don't come from a wealthy background, so I'm not really their target market, but I'd like to be able to shop normally. I've sometimes found myself being watched, as though I'm going to steal or break something - not the kind of service I like! I rarely visit, even rarer buy things - it's difficult to find anything that costs less than £10 or so, and I'd rather go somewhere more welcoming - but I've bought a quirky coaster, gift tins of glow in the dark stars and Jelly Belly candles here for Christmas presents, and all were really well-received. I'd come here again if I needed a present in a pinch, or if I just wanted some inspiration.

Just on the fringe of Ashby town centre, Woodlander is gift shop containing a wide variety of…read moreitems, perfect for when you're looking for that something special for a present. It has wide variety of bags including Radley and Kipling, which my wife finds endlessly fascinating. The cookware section although small contains a wide variety of kitchen gadgets, some of which you never knew you needed! The giftware section is brilliant for birthdays, weddings and christenings, or a gift for the person that literally seems to have everything! The staff are friendly and helpful, and have a good knowledge of their stock. Woodlander may not be the cheapest, but if you are looking for a quality present, it is difficult to beat.

This is a really great store for an amazing variety of goods for the garden, for the home and much…read moremore including seasonal goods - it is THE place to go for Christmas decorations for example and the very best Christmas Trees. An enormous variety of goods ranging from souvenirs and neat gifts in the Gift Shop, all sorts of outdoor clothing - not just for in the garden but raincoats, casual gear for men and women and all the seasons, plants, turf, trees, fish, parrots, rabbits and more - and all your needs for your pets. Then organize day trips to a wide variety of places - and not to forget the REALLY good restaurant that does breakfast, lunch, afternoon teas (High Tea) and bargain dinners. Indeed today Mrs G and I had 2 two course dinners for 12 pounds ($16-17 for TWO!!). I had beef bourguignon, while Mrs G had a Quiche Lorraine with chips and peas/salad, and then I had apple pie with custard while she had lemon meringue pie. Served promptly in the clean and bright restaurant - we sat "outside" so that Ricky Martin could sit with us and share in a little with my beef :). Will we be back? Hell yeah!!! Review #44 2018

This is a lovely little card and gift shop located down one of the mews off Ashby's main street…read more She sells a variety of cute gifts and cards including handmade jewellery and money boxes. Some of the cards are handmade too. You would definitely be able to find a gift in here for any type of woman, not so sure about a man though. The prices are reasonable and the shop is light and bright and its easy to view what's on offer. They take most credit and debit cards and are open normal shopping hours. There is parking nearby in the big car park.

I drove past this place 2-3 times a month, Mrs G would often say "I'd like to try that place" but…read moreit was signed as, and looked like, a foo foo gift shop with coffee as an afterthought. But was I wrong!! Yes it is a foo foo gift shop with a large variety of gifts including personalized options (see pics) and also a coffee shop - BUT also a full blown restaurant with a broad selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner options (as well as daily and seasonal specials) AND a full bar. WOW I was almost tempted to keep this as my little secret but I will be generous and give everyone on Yelp a Christmas gift!! This place is a must visit - my full British breakfast was the best I have had in a long long time and (all day breakfast) served at 2pm with a great, large skinny latte! Two big thumbs up Review #112 2019

Don't like this shop, it is dingey and badly laid out and doesn't really sell that many cards or…read moreanything else really. It is quite a small shop but it just runs down the length of the two walls, so you have cards running the length of one wall and then tat running the other length like birthday balloons, banners, streamers but so little choice of them that even if they have something you wanted they probably wouldn't have enough. It has very little choice on the card front and no quality cards. For example if you are looking for a Mum Birthday Card then you would probably get a choice of three cards which is hardly a choice in my opinion. Staff are friendly and it is conveniently located but that's about it. No parkng facilities as it is in the high street so you would have to park in one of the main car parks and walk.

Although this is a great shop and the choice of cards is fabulous I do think they are very…read moreexpensive with most cards being around £2.00 mark. I like the range of gifts especially for special occasions such as 18 and 21, I picked up a great 18th birthday present which meant me not trawling down to Burton. The staff are very friendly and you can shop around the store with ease

this is a great shop. there is a very large choice of cards for everything you could ever need one…read morefor. they also do gifts for special occasions. they sell wrapping paper, tags, soft toys, giant piggy banks and many more items. this is a great shop to go to when you need a card.