This is one of the few places you can buy really nice material for curtains or making clothes -…read moregood selection of materials - always a lovely window display which accurately shows the wide range of their materials - very helpful staff

Instead of buying new clothes, pop along to this fabric shop and customise clothes you've already…read moregot. Bargain! The staff are very helpful and will give effective advice about repairing damaged garments. I also found that when I wanted to try and make something from a paper pattern, they were able to steer me towards a simple one that didn't require to much fabric.

Through my adventures in seeking the most amazing outlet shops ever, I heard about Braintree…read moreFreeport. Technically, it is the closest outlet shop to me (1 hr by train away) however, it is so far away from the greater London area, I had to buy another ticket to get to it. My boyfriend kept asking me if the bargains justify the train fare. In the end I only bought one dress, thus I felt it was not worth it. I'm sure visiting Braintree in the summer would be a better idea than trekking out there in search of discounts right after Christmas. Compared to London Designer Outlet (Wembly), which has newer and cleaner facilities, Braintree Freeport is more spread out and less bargains. I may give it a second chance in the summer when the weather is nicer. Not braving this outdoor outlet in the winter times.

Although I HATE SHOPPING. I managed to pick up a couple of bargains. Boat shoes down from £49.50 to…read more£25 and a pair of Chinos for the holiday. No more needed coz I HATE SHOPPING

Lots of great bit hereaccessories, jewellery, theme paks for certain night e.g. hen nights plus…read moremuch much more. Being at freeport its the usual clares accessories bits but at a discount! Bargain! You can find many things for yourself in here or for others as a gift!

All the joys of your usual Claire's Accessories but cheaper! You get a decent discount here, mostly…read more20% off which considering the reasonable price their products start from, you can really get a good deal. It's the ideal place to shop if you've got teenage girls to buy for this Christmas.

This is a great place for young girls to grab some bargain hair accessories, trendy accessories,…read morecostume jewellery and make up. You can also arrange to have your ears pierced here though as it is done in the shop window, i am not sure it would be for me! The store is actually quite tiny but so full of stock and in spite of amount compared to store size it is well organised. Staff are really friendly and helpful and will always offer advise if wanted

This is a fantastic place for girls to buy lovely pretty things to go with various outfits - also…read morefor teenagers and adults to find something nice - very inexpensive so lots of the items can be bought with pocket money for the young - worth a visit - always busy - very helpful staff

Braintree does not have a massive selection when it comes to ladies fasion shops. but at least it…read morehas a Dorthy Perkins! This branch stocks a good range of clothing, including maternity and petite as well as shoes and bags. The changing rooms are small, but at least individual ones and the store is always clean and tidy. My only annoyance is that it is very hard to steer a buggy around when I have my daughter with me!

Nice shops, with nice staff. Variety of clothes for different ages! Great value for money, with…read morefashions ranging from teen, to adult, to maternity. Lots of great shoes,bags, accessories etc in store.

Bargains galore! And because it's a discount store, the stock changes frequently so there's always…read moresomething new to hanker after every time you visit! There's usually a very impressive range of precious stones available and with hefty discounts. Get down there this Christmas to escape the credit crunch!

I am not a fan of this branch of New Look! The ranges are limited compared to other branchesthough…read moreaccessories and bags are good! My main problem, however is the store layout! I find it so hard to negotiate myself around the carousels and stands of clothes, particularly at busy times, as the layout of the store is so poor. This is a shame as the floor space is very large! Staf are friendly enough, but take a long time to serve customers (whether peak times or not).

Lots of great clothes, and always loads of great shoes. They dont always last that long, but…read moreexcellent value for money as they are really cheap. Lots of cool accessories aswell, and xmas gifts! good for all ages!!