This is a good old-fashioned electrical supply shop, not part of a chain (although it has another…read moreshop in Market Rasen), and the staff are really helpful - which is a very important feature when shopping for expensive electrical items. They will also deliver and install items such as washing machines, usually for free or for a small fee, which is an invaluable service. The showroom is small but they have examples of most appliances and they are hi-fi specialists with lots of fancy TVs and hi-fis! The prices at Peter Rhodes don't usually come as low as the prices from places like Comet, however, they do have occasional special offers which are great value, and their after-sales service is much better than a large impersonal chain.

This branch of Boyes is in the small market town of Louth and feels very old fashioned inside. A…read moretwo story shop it sells all sorts of clothing and undies for all sexs and children, shoes, bedding, curtains, kitchen stuff, stationary, towels, floor coveringsthe rugs are nice..toiletries and cosmetics, toys, sweets ..a great line of DIY tools and materials. Upstairs feels quite small but has tons of fabrics and offcuts, lace and other haberdashery, knitting wools, fabrics and crafts materials. There are often big queues for the checkouts and the staff are a bit slow but it is a gem of a shop selling almost everything.

I love dollar stores. Especially dollar stores that carry trendy things that other stores are…read morecharging WAY TOO MUCH for comparable items. Such as nail polish strips. I would not pay $11 for nail polish strips because I'm a cheap old duck. However, I will pay 2 pounds for them. Is that how much they cost? I forget now. And you can buy a whole 10 pack of Curly Wurlies for 1 pound. 1 Curly Wurly is the best bribe to get a 9 year old girl to behave. Feed them sugar. Then send them home.

Dragonfly Home, like its companion stores Dragonfly and Dragonfly Kitchen, is a beautiful…read morecollection of lovely home items arranged in such a way as to convince you that you can't leave without buying them! I've been seduced by a beautiful bedspread or Emma Bridgewater teapot many times. There's a mix of high-end quality furniture and well-known names such as Cath Kidston, together with niche designers and imported wooden items. Perfect for an extra-special gift or for treating yourself, it's well worth a visit. One of my favourite shops in Louth.

A really quaint shop, selling household and kitchen items. The things sold here are much more…read moreunique than mainstream shops and although perhaps a little pricier, you can often pick up a bargin too. A lovely place to buy presents from (or treat yourself) as you always feel you have something a bit different to what everyone else has. A visit to its sister shop next door, is highly recommended too. This sells gifts, cards etc and is equally, if not more so, lovely.

In the town centre this is a great bargain shop with lots of bargains especially diy products which…read moreare a fraction of the RRP. Also have xmas they have a fantastic display with some great offers. the main problem is though it is totally over stocked so finding what you want is difficult as everything is piled on top of everything, but if you can it will be a lot cheaper then anywhere else. The staff are friendly and helpful. But do not go in with a pram as you will never get round, let alone back out again, as the aisles are that narrow and stock tends to be piled out and falling off the shelfs everywhere.

Wilkinsons is a really good shop for basic household bits and pieces. If you just need a bag of…read morescrews or a hook or something, you'll find it here for a fraction of the price you'd pay in B&Q. They also sell some quite nice homewares, pictures, kitchen stuff, lighting, paint and wallpaper, plants and garden tools. Some toys, stationery although not many, and a large section containing cosmetics and household cleaning products make it a really useful store. This branch is average in size, but well stocked. It's located on the main street, so you've got to walk a little to the car park but there is a back door and the rear tills are always open so you can get out that way to avoid lugging your purchases too far!

Average sized Wilkinsons, with a good product range housed in a former town centre Tesco's…read more It's not really a large store, but it suitable for the town in which it is situated.

The only drawback to this shop is that its pricey. The products they sell are fantastic, they dont…read morejust sell any old toys, they are toys that kids find fantastic. The staff are nice and friendly and the shop doesnt get too busy, it is a little on the small side though.

Located within the Waterside Centre, this store sells a wide range of toys aimed at younger…read morechildren. All the toys appear to be sturdily made and focus on encouraging learning through play and in the more traditional manners. Here you can expect to find small aniamls perfect for farms and zoos as well buckets and spades ideal for the beach.

A small jewellery shop set on the corner of the market place. It is family run and the service…read morerecieved is excellent, they are so helpful and great at finding exactly what you want. As it is small the choice is very limited however they do have a lot of great stuff so you can usually find something just as good. The prices are slightly higher in comparison to other places, but the quality and service justifies this I think. I have only ever had a problem once with something I bought from there - it was my engagement ring, in which the stone fell out instantly, but they were quick to repair - free of charge and really apologetic. Everything else I have bought has ben excellent.

This is a gorgeous little jewellry shop on the corner. It has some really nice valuables in it…read more Perfect to go to if you want a meaningful present or for yourself

Mackays have re-branded themselves as M&Co, probably in a bid to attract a younger clientelle, and…read morethis shop in Retford is fully badged up in the new livery. It's a bit of a funny store: it isn't 'budget' cheap stuff, but it isn't expensive either. It's in the same sort of boat as BHS in terms of quality and price. I love Mackays baby stuff (I'll never call it M&Co!). They've got a really cute selection, and although it isn't cheap they do greatly reduce their sale items, so it's well worth visiting regularly. This store is a fair size and has womenswear and childrenswear, but no men's dept. Nice, spacious and clean, and staff were always pleasant when I've been there.