Currys is a useful addition to the Metrocentre, as with their "mall" locations, they are generally…read moresmaller than their out-of-town warehouse locations, often based in retail parks, but the location within a shopping centre, means they're easily accessible - just hope you don't have to drag a TV through the mall! The store is decent, well laid out and has a good selection of electronics including laptops and TVs. It follows the new Currys branding and is fairly modern inside. TIP: The store closes at 8 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, which is one hour earlier than most other shops within Metrocentre during the week, so you might want to visit here first if planning a visit. I did find the selection of certain brands including Apple to be limited, it seems they're trying to show a staple of brands they stock here, perhaps to guide you to the manufacturer's own stores or Curry's larger locations or website. A more compact version of the Currys brand, yet in a convenient location within a large shopping centre in Meadowhall. I do prefer their larger warehouse stores, but this isn't a bad alternative if you're passing through. 3*

Love Wilko's!! My personal 'go to' place for any home essentials at a bargain price!…read more There's always an offer to be had on cleaning products which understandably no one likes to pay a hefty price for, and there is a pretty sizeable interior decoration section upstairs with all the basics you might need to decorate your bathroom, living room, kitchen, bedroom or garden! Yes it's cheap but actually a lot of it is pretty decent quality too. If your home is in need of a refurb without breaking the bank balance then Wilko's is your store! If you're a sucker for pick n mix at the cinema I'd recommend getting yourself here as they sell Candy King sweets at much cheaper prices. Sometimes a flashback to childhood is just medicine! The only downsides to Wilko's are that the staff always seem irritated if you ask them anything and you will normally have to queue for a fair bit at the tills even when it's quiet.

Hands down I am a huge Wilkinsons fan! After four years of depriving myself from Wilko goodies, I…read moream happy to say that Wilkinsons is still the cheap, reliable place I remember it to be. This is the type of store great for bargain hunters wanting to add some flourish and essentials to their house. This store is huge so I haven't explored it much beyond the pet and stationery sections (the most important bits!) YET, but I can say that these departments are well stocked with a wide selection. As you enter, there's escalators going upstairs to the home department and a cafe, to the right are back-to-school deals and food with 5 till points beyond that. Deeper into the store on the right is the stationery section (which has a good range off DIY and card making goodies) and the pet section is further in with another entrance/exit at the back of the store. The pet aisle is quite big with a good range of own brand treats and branded treats that don't come with the supermarket price tags. The only reason why I'm giving a four-star rating is that there are definitely not enough staff on the tills so the queue was quite long. Also I noticed a lot of dust around and on products... a few more staff members wouldn't go amiss.

Two shops in this street-one specialising in clothes, the other one everything else. Always worth a…read morelook, friendly and helpful staff. They carry furniture, games (electronic and traditional) and also can offer a delivery service on bulky items for a small charge. One we do not miss at least once a week, and like all charity shops occasionally you can find a real bargain.

Barnardo's is a lovely little charity shop located in the middle of Church Street. Always has…read morefriendly voluntary staff who provide great service. Usually have a very broad range of good quality items for sale, but this of course changes practically week on week.

This is'nt the largest of the Home Bargains stores but it's worth a visit.They do a good range of…read moregoods for the home.Food items,toiletries,garden and cleaning stuff as well as others that are reasonably priced.The thing I love is that you never quite know what your'e going to find. This branch is situated in the Park View shopping centre and is worth popping into for a look every so often.

Home Bargains seems to be getting ever more popular with new branches popping up all over the…read moreplace. This one is located in the Park View Shopping Centre in Whitley Bay but there are also large stores in North Shields and Cramlington etc. Not surprising this is a popular shop the name says it all Home BARGAINS!!! It is the best shop ever for everyday bargains, they charge a fraction of the prices most supermarkets charge I always get my teabags there! It has its regular stock of items (like the teabags and several of the other food items and toiletries) but it also gets different brands of toys, gadgets, gifts, food, toiletries etc so it is always worth checking regularly to see what new stock they get. Now is the perfect time of year to load up on the stocking fillers!!

Supertech is a family run business that has been going for around 30 years or so. It is based on…read moreFowler st and is almost like an Aladdin's cave that sells anything and everything. If you need any type of phone unlocking then this is the place to go they offer a friendly and speedy service, I also got a cup of tea while I waited for my phone to be unlocked. They sell a wide range of electrical gear as well as ornaments and a range of fancy goods as well. My children love going into this shop just to look around at the weird and wonderful things they have in.

Yorkshire Trading is located nearer the Sainsbury's end of Manor Walks Shopping Centre mall in…read moreCramlington. It is easily accessed from either the Sainsbury's carpark or the central carpark outside of the Subway shop. The store has a large staircase outside of it but it can be accessed if you have a wheelchair or pushchair via a ramp that leads alongside the florist shop at the central entrance doors of the mall. The store has two windows which are always set up in an attractive display showing what products they sell. In actual fact it would be quicker to say what they DON'T sell! From gardening equipment, tools, pain, household furnishings, cards, clothes, pet accessories, cleaning products, vitamins, books, underwear, fabrics, toys, stationary, sweets, ornaments and everything else for the home - this is my first port of call when I'm looking for a specifc item at the cheapest price. The store is huge and the aisles are qite narrow. Paint, tools and garden stuff is on the left. Clothes are on the right. Staionary and clothing accessories are in the central aisles. Fabrics are at the back of the store. You can actually buy ready made curtains etc or buy your own length of fabric from rolls. Everything else the sell is located in the far right hand side of the store. It is usually quite messy inside as buyers tend to rummage through the stock and leave it on the floor. Staff are always to be found around the shop to help you. There are often high wall displays where you will need to ask a staff member to retrieve an item. There are usually queues at the tills (there are about 3 or 4 tills). The staff are very nice and friendly though.

The yorkshire trading company have been around for years in various locations, up until I moved…read moreinto the area I had only ever been in one when I was younger. Since moving into the area I am a regular visitor to browse around the store. Inside the store they sell a full range of items from clothes, to party bags, to fabrics and materials. I always love the back end of the store where all the crafty items are, including ribbons and craft items at a hevily reduced price to clear the stock! You can get pretty much anything in this store, a must for anyone!

I absolutely love this shop but only visit at certain times of the year as I often get carried…read moreaway! For anyone who has never visited, Dunelm Mill is a large shops which sells all sort of marvellous homeware, bed linen, furniture, kitchenware - basically anything you could possibly need for your home! As well as things you don't need but buy anyway just because they are pretty ;) In general the prices are reasonable even when there is not a sale on. The quality of the items which I have purchased has always been excellent, and on the rare occassion that I have had a problem, the staff have handled it well and issued a refund or replacement. Dunelm Mill often have some very good promotions on their bedding, which incidentally is the thing that I tend to shop there for most. They cater for all tastes - whether your home is contemporary or vintage inspired there's bound to be something that you need (or more often just want in my case!). Recently they have also started to sell online. Their web site is http://www.dunelm-mill.com . They do charge for delivery, though it is fairly reasonable at £3.95 for standard delivery or £5.95 for the next day service. They do have quite a lot of their products online; however, it is best to visit instore as they have more variety, and also the best end-of-line bargains tend not to appear on the website. Overall, Dunelm Mill is miles ahead of the more expensive homeware shops - great value, as well as offering durable and desirable homeware!

Dunelm mill in sunderland is located on pallion retail park, just by the metro station. It is a…read morevery popular shop for students and families as you can buy very reasonable items, or slightly more expensive, depending on your budget. It has all homewear items such as bedding, curtains, cushions, material, pictures, furniture and lighting as well as many kitchen utensils, rugs and ornaments. It is a great shop and i have kitted my home out with alot of items from this shop. Worth a visit if you are after anything for the home. A website is also available for you to browse around before you go to the shop.