This is a large stall in the covered market. Great for haberdashery (not many places left which…read moresell this kind of stuff). Lots of buttons, ribbons, bells and other stuff which is very handy if you're making fancy dress costumes for your kids. Also sells knitting wool, feather boas, beads and card making stuff. Much cheaper than going to chains too. Helpful staff.

This store has a wide variety of products, split over two floors, and stocks most magazines, as…read morewell as stationary, CDs and DVDs, and now also has the main post office in Carlisle situated on the first floor. The staff are reasonably helpful, some more than others. It used to be quite easy to navigate around the store, but since the introduction of the post office, I have found the store to be rather disjointed and cluttered, and as a result don't shop in here as much as I did.

Smith's is on the up as a retailer. They now have a huge range of stationery. Good stock of…read moremagazines. Books on the 2nd floor often have special offers. However, the stairs will put off some, especially as it's where Carlisle's main Post Office is now. Get yourself a WH Smith clubcard, as they often have good special offers.

I was afraid I might die. The ceiling of this place has bits literally falling off. Exposed metal…read morewith paint chips the size of dinner plates just falling to the ground. It is in need of some SERIOUS repair. That being said, it is like all of the other discount stores around, you will find good(or not so good ) deals, one thing that absolutely surprised me was their shoes. They started at sz 4 and went up to a size 8. I'm not at all sure if there is a difference in our shoe sizing, but that just seemed rather odd to me.

I spent nearly an hour in here yesterday as I love to browse all the different departments and…read morethere is so much stock to look at. Situated in the Market Hall above Wilkinsons this shop is massive. I love the the way that the stock changes all the time and that you can always find a bargain, whether it is a pair of shoes, a handbag or a new throw for the couch. The different depatments include womens, cildrens and menswear. Although they do homewares and often small items of furniture aswell. I love to look at the children's toys although the range can be quite limited in our store and I have seen better in other towns. The fitting room are huge although I am not keen on the doors which seem to be quite small with a huge gap at the bottom not good if you bend down to far. I only realised yesterday that our store stocks children's bedding in particular baby sleeping bags which I wish I has known before I had bought my daughter a new one last week. I also love the range of photo albums that they always stock and can't resist coming away without one everytime I am here. They are definitely at least half the price of any equivalent shop elsewhere in town. I would defintiely recommend visiting here if you have at least an hour to kill and everyone loves a bargain.

This store has everything you're ever likely to need to furnish your person or your home…read more Electronics, furniture, clothing, make-up, shoes, jewelery - you name it, they've got it. Except children's clothes. It's not the cheapest, but designer brands can be found here.

Classy range of home furnishings, clothes, cosmetics etc., but really let down by lack of signage…read more I spent ages wandering around looking for the stairs

This store caters for the more mature lady (fifties plus) I would say and stocks a good range of…read morecompetitively priced clothing and accessories - jumpers, jackets, trousers, skirt, coats and evening attire. The staff are very helpful and if you sign up for a Bon Marche Card you get extra benefits such as discounts and entry into prize draws. The store is located opposite Edinburgh Woollen Mill and it is easy to pop over the road at the Pelican Crossing to visit both shops. It is popular with the coach trips that visit Carlisle and there is a good cafe opposite too!

This is an excellent store to buy clothes as it is not as expensive as some stores in Carlisle…read more Good selection of tops and helpful staff

This is one of my favorite shops! i could spend hours and hours here i love the style of clothing…read morethey sell and they have something for everyone i especially love the jeans they sell as they are excellent quality and very fashionable, and they do different leg lengths such as reg, short and long. it is quite a small shop and has the mens clothes upstairs. The prices can be expensive but the clothes are really good quality. the staff are nice and helpfull and rthere are plenty of changing rooms which are alla nice size

This store is located at the shopping outlet and is an outlet store. It is just like all the other…read moreClaire's stores but they have some great bargains here! Staff are friendly. The only thing I don't like about this store (and all the other Claire's) is how crowded it isnot just with people but it can be hard to move around because of how many displays they put out in the store. Love it anyway!

Good selection of fabrics for the home dressmaker, and also the busy parent needing to put a fancy…read moredress costume together for a party or school play. Helpful staff. They also stock patterns, and have offcuts.