A lovely shop to find an interesting gift, all new but based on things from the past: art deco,…read moreVictorian jewellery and picture frames, stationery, greetings cards, books, CDs of war time music, and so much more. A good place to browse in; I've bought many gifts here over the years.

What can I say - This shop is fantastic both for adults and children alike. There is enough…read morestocking filler type toys in this shop to put 2 hours in the car park meter and just go in and try them out (which the staff don't mind!) and you'll walk away with a bagful of presents and something for yourself! The variation of toys and games and art and craft is wonderful and prices range from pocket monet stuff to serious presents. I can't think of a better shop to go to coming up to Xmas!

Birthday's card shop is a cheaper alternative compared to Clintons however it is smaller and…read morepeople seem moody here, they don't seem like the happier people I have found in Clintons. They have cards that are from about 30p and have wrapping paper, tags and odds and ends. I think you can get what you pay for, because some of the cards here looked tacky and I certainly wouldn't buy one. I found the cards were ok, nothing majorly special and would rather spend a little bit more and get quality over the price. The place is situated at the bottom end of town as well, so not as popular

Good range of cards. The shop can seem a bit unorganised and messy but they are cheap. Cards start…read morefrom 29p, good for cards when you don't want a really special one. Staff are generally helpful and friendly. Also stocks gifts and wrapping paper.

This clintons is the older one than the one in Drakes circus, but i still find it big and with a…read morevaried selection. Although there have been many a time when the queues have been ridiculously long and the shop cannot cope with it, with just a small till at the front of the shop, which i always thought was a silly place to put it! I find the staff seem a little bit moody and tired. I would prefer to go to the bigger one in the mall - where the selectrion is obviously bigger and the staff seem more prepared for more people to visit. Overall probably best to go to this drake circus one and avoid the one opposite mcdonalds.

I have been in here a few times and like others I have always found it very busy with long queues…read moreat the single till area. The cards do not offer anything the other stores like WH Smiths dont sell and in fact their other branch is also better stocked. I havent bought anything in here for a long time despite a good look. The staff seem stressed but are friendly enough and the store is well lit and accessable to prams and wheel chairs. Overall if I was just after a quick birthday card I would stay in the new shopping center.

Much more than a card shop, Bitz contains toys galore for a bargain price. We often go in here for…read morestocking fillers and party toys. There's always a cue, with only one or two staff on tils per shift, so you can expect a wait. They also do pik n mix! I've never taken an item back that I have bought, so I don't know what the refund situation is like, but if it's anything like the rest of the experience you'll have, it's probably fine. I've bought a good few things here, and never had a problem with quality or durability, so I think that should speak for itself.

brilliant for cheap cards and wrapping paper etc. the staff are sometimes abrupt and unfriendly but…read moreits great for christmas nik naks at a very reasonable price for a great selection.

A discount card shop which also sells some other related bits such as calendars and named items…read more The stock is quite basic quality so although great for cheap wrapping paper I wouldnt buy a special card here. They do sometimes have some 'stocking filler' type products though that I havent seen elsewhere. There is a big till area near the entrance which has always seemed too big for the one cashier I have always seen here when I visit midweek but I guess its useful when the store gets busy and there are more staff working. The staff have seemed pleasant enough when Ive visited.