There's some great stuff in this little art shop. The prices are about right, although it's not…read morethat big a shop to have lots of offers on. I usually find something a little different in here too, not just the usually paints and paper. A great place to go if you're an art student or want to try something a bit different. One bonus is that they will often have some of the items that the larger art shops either don't stock or run out of - I was able to get my hands on Karisma crayons here for ages after they were discontinued, and they even held onto their old stock for me!

Visited Preston store recently for Jam preserving materials and a jigsaw, as I was trying to look…read moreat preserving jars for size a member of staff that was at top of aisle eventually walked right to the side of us whilst we was browsing, then she came right in front of us blocking the area we was looking at, absolutely annoying and ignorant, put the jigsaw back and bought jar and labels from next door, sale lost, Hobbycraft train your staff on customer care

Full marks for this Hobbycraft. They have so much stuff! Granted they're not the cheapest, but you…read moresave on convenience and the range of materials that they have. It's all laid out in a sensible way so you can find what you need, despite the size, and the staff are very helpful. They usually have a good range of seasonal things too, so great if you want to get creative at Christmas!

Honestly can't recommend this place enough great customer service always takes time to make you…read morefeel welcome in the shop and immediately stop what they are doing to offer you a hot drink and see if you need any assistance but not in a "pouncy" kind of way like some shops do. Some fantastic models in stock that if I had the funds I would happily buy. My only criticism if I had to make one is that there could do with being more space to move around the shop. I went in only intending on spending around £90 but ended up spending about an extra £40 (and could easily have spent a lot more if I had it) mainly due to their customer service, Dave was more than happy to bring me a box of wagons to look through despite being in the middle of unloading after a show. Although mainly specialize in O gauge they do have plenty of stock in other gauges bigger and smaller so there is something for everyone and always have more n store than what you see online, the second hand drawers are always worth a good rummage in.

This is a sweet newsagent in New Longton, good because it has a post office inside. Also, the staff…read moreand owner are really nice and friendly all of the time, and you end up chatting whenever you go in. The sell the basics, not that cheap as it's only a small place, but still good for the locals! A good shop with a great owner.

Friendly local newsagent. Quite small but well liked locally with a large delivery round. Always…read morewilling to help if they can and welcome you with a smile.

This shop, situated at the bottom of market walk near the markets.It has recently benefitted from a…read moremuch needed reorganisation. There are plenty of reasonabley priced cards to choose from but i find it very overcrowded. Staff are quick and will jump on the tills when there is a queue. Worth going in for the value for money.

The card factory is to be found on the corner of the pedestrianised Market Walk right next to the…read moremarket. It is a great chain of card shops with lots of good quality cards for all occasions but at very reasonable prices. There are often special deals on birthday cards such as 10 good quality cards for £1 - these are regular offers so you can rely on getting some bargains. The store also sells a range of small gifts some of which can be bought wrapped with cellophane and bows. There are so many ranges of goods crammed into the shop that it is difficult to get around the shop when it is busy and if you are a wheelchair user or mum with a buggy you will find it very difficult to get around the shop if there are more than a handful of customers in already.A row of baskets and boxes with offer goods in right near the main door does not help.This lack of space seems to be common in a lot of card factory shops but space is at a premium in this store, some of the stock is even put outside the store in wire baskets. great cards, great prices but would be even better with more space to move around..

Ive used this business for many years, indeed they began on a market stall and that is where we…read morefirst did business. Things move on and now they have a really good centre still in Burnley and still the same personal service. Just call them and see what they have.

SPH is located just off Padiham Road and is a small self-run business.If like me you are a complete…read morecomputer no-hoper then this is the place to come with your pc problems as the owner is a really nice guy who explains the problems in plain and simple to understand language.The prices are really low and well worth it

This gorgeous gem of a material shop is somewhat hidden, being tucked around the corner (on a busy…read moreroad, granted) and so slightly off the beaten track, but that doesn't seem to detract from the quality herein. As the canal bubbles away next door, people mill in and out, browsing the many racks of bargain cuts, huge rolls of material and various assorted items. I came here for the first time a few weeks ago and it's like a crafties' dream. The shop itself is much bigger than those I've visited in Leeds, so there's a lot more choice, and the staff are really lovely and helpful. They have tons to browse, including a number of rolls with money off, and a range of racks with bargain-priced cuts. I purchased some gorgeous tapestry style material and some beautiful embroidered silk for a mere £10! It was meant to be a little more but she knocked off a few pounds and rounded it down to ten. Although there was a bit of a queue, which can't really be helped when purchasing different types of material, that certainly made it worth the wait. For a seriously dreamy browse bring your imagination and let it run wild. There's so much in here to choose from you'll forget what it was that you wanted to make in the first place and start a number of new projects based simply on the exciting material they have in stock!

Lovely little place. Really enjoyed looking. Got a few patterns half price and lovely material to…read moremake my dress. The two ladies who served us are lovely. Will be making a few more visits to this little gem.