Natures store is a health food shop and has been in Leigh town centre for many years and is run by…read morea wonderfully helpful gentleman and his son who will do their very best to help and advise and source items for you, they are also very knowledgeable. If you go into the store and ask for advice they go out of their way....'that extra mile' to assist you, which I think is lovely. The shop is situated on Lord St and is a small and well stocked store, a very interesting place to visit, quaint. The shop sells a variety of supplements, Vegan and Vegetarian products, herbal teas, organic products, food stuffs and gluten free products, skincare, hair care to name a few. It is an interesting place to browse as there are so many products on display and prices are reasonable too, and there is sometimes a clearance section that is well worth a look. There are car parks located around the town, these are pay and display, or if you only want to pop in to Natures store you can park on Lord st for a limited time only, or on Railway rd for a limited time only, in the allocated areas. Natures Store is well worth a visit, it is a friendly, family run business and Highly recommended by me. Update 10th May 2010 I feel the need to add to this review, having visited the Natures Store today. I went with particular items in mind and some knowledgeable and trustworthy advice. The items that I wanted were there and I was told when more stock would be available if there was something that they didn't have at that time, also as luck would have it they had liquorice tea which I have not been able to get for some time and they had some items on offer and in clearance (boxes may be damaged but product absolutely fine) that I purchased. Then I asked for advice regarding Vegan Omega 3,6,9 requirements and was given good, unbiased advice based on latest research and shown the product that they stocked. It was like being in an aladins cave, I was delighted with my purchases and the advice given. I can very highly recommend this store and hope that people shop there to support our fantastic local health store.

I agree entirely with the first reviewer; Nature's Store is a treasure trove. The owner is…read moreincredibly helpful and has helped me source more obscure latin-american foods. I also feel the need to mention the comprehensive homebrew section at the back; the beer kits sold at this store make amazing beer which I would rate as of a higher quality that that found in the average pub. This store is a major asset of the town. Keep up the good work Nature's Store!

Holland and Barrett have recently expanded their Market Street branch, now including some of the…read moreold BHS unit, it's like a whole new store since the refurb, it's now over two floors, it's a very, cool impressive store now. They do have lifts and escalators, making this one of the largest branches I have seen. I was drawn in due to how the branch looked, it was pretty cool and a nice addition to Market Street. H&B is more of a health store, they sell loads of free from stuff, including some things which are harder to source down elsewhere such as Isabel's mixes, Clives Pies, stuffing and cake mixes and all varieties of Ten Acre Crisps and Sweet Mandarin sauces, the prices were quite expensive and high end, but with an offer throughout the store to get another item for half price, which was even reminded to me at the checkout, who saved my place while i went to get something else, that made the price situation slightly better and of course my server saving my items and place in line, while I went to get something was good customer service for me. The store isn't perfect however, as some items do seem expensive which does put me off, especially for items which are more widely avaliable such as some of the biscuits this place stores, which are basically in every major supermarket. The drink selection could also be slightly improved such as making some of them more affordable, and more well known brands such as health drinks, there were a number of items here which were formely on Dragon's Den such as "Secret Sausages" and "Simply Bee Water", the latter I've tried before and strongly disliked as it is too watery. Overall, this is a nice store and does deserve three stars and it has been made so much better since the refurb, where it does stand out now, and isn't just another store in such a large city of Manchester.

Stocking potions and pills and everything under the sun that could be used to cure you of your…read morecreaky joints to thinning hair. Holland and barret is nice enough, they do some good deals on products occasionally. They have a good selection of health foods with plenty of kilogram bags of nuts and dried fruits. Recently Holland and barrets protein section has gone from strength to strength. This thanks to a new generation of blokes who like to buy whey protein and attend the gym two to three times a week, sorry fellas this ain't how it works. I can't count the amount of my mates who seem to neck protein shakes then follow it up with a shocking program of mincing around the gym and doing sets of weights, sorry boys that ain't fitness and your just going to get fat then mistake it for bulk.

recently extended this shop has been alsager for quite some time but under a different name i think…read moreThe recent surge in organic buying has led to an expansion and the roduce always looks fresh and tasty. There are products such as organic local honey which definitely has a nicer taste than supermarket items. The staff are knowledgable and helpful if you have any questions or health requirements, and also answer question relating to any fo the foodstuffs in the shop. Also good for advice on allergies. Entering the town from the south, its one of the first shops you see and i think makes a very impression.

organic healthy food shop…read more The people behind the counter are very helpful if you ask them for advice with consideration of individual health needs, and they really do take the time to try and help you. compared to the prices in supermarkets for organic foods they are very much on a par. The veg always looks a lot more natural from this shop too. Would suggest a trip in if you need help with a specific food need (wheat intolernace etc) because they will be able to help

Only Natural is a nice little independent health food shop, its slightly out of the town centre and…read moreIve always wondered how they manage to thrive as there is never anyone in whenever I go! But they must get some customers as they have been open for more than 20 years now! The staff are very friendly and will happily chat with you. They sell a good variety of products from run of the mill vitamins to rarer harder to find supplements and aromatherapy products and homeopathic medicines. Additionally they also have a nice little range of veggie foods too which is an added bonus especially as the food isnt the typical veggie foods you normally expect to find.

Amongst the fast food mayhem which inhabits Smithdown road it was really refreshing to see a store…read morewhich was comitted to providing people with fresh and healthy organic food products. As a student you can begin to feel bogged down by the constant fast food fare and beans on toast so to be able to visit somewhere which gave a good healthy option and was so close to my halls was brilliant. The shop itself is green outside which is apt and it really feels light and refreshing when you enter. The staff are fantastic they really are committed to providing good quality food and good quality service to the customers. On one of my excursions here I has numerous questions about the varied produce all of which were answered swiftly, informatively and most of all friendly and this made me feel a real affinity with the place. They give you so many options in here and the website even suggests healthy recipes you can make yourself such as deserts which are suitable for vegans. This really impressed me as it shows the amount of care these people put into what they do. The prices are good and the food is always ridiculously fresh as every day there are deliveries of spanking new produce.. So if your feeling fed up with fast food and fatty meals then try out Windmill you will feel like a new person.

There are organic shops and then there are ORGANIC shops. I didn't stop long enough to chat with…read morethe staff as they were very busy stocking the shelves and unpacking deliveries but having looked at the extensive selection of items and range of organic goods I could tell they were very passionate and dedicated people - I have never seen anywhere that has organic tampons! Yes a selection of organic tampons, I mean I could have misread but I didnt really want to pick up the packet and really take in what I had just seen. It certainly wouldn't surprise me as they have gone to great lengths to stock only the most envrionmentally sound products here in a range of foods and household products - frozen organic meals? Ah even the morally sound are lazy and lonely. And I have never seen such a range of pastas in so many shades of brown and green. They even have ochra in tomato sauce - must be the equivalent of tinned sardines in tommy k, not sure what that's like on toast?!

Holland and Barrett is a great little shop for the health conscious or the occasionally health…read moreconscious. They sell a myriad of supplements, from multi vitamins and herbal remedies, to dried fruit and nuts, healthy drinks and bulking protein supplements for gym lovers! Although this shop is a little pricey and you can probably find a lot of their shop cheaper online, it is very conveniently located in the centre of town, and sometimes has some great 2 for 1 offers on all supplements and multivitamins. They are very helpful inside the shop and they know their products inside out. I would fully recommend this shop for all the alternative remedies that they sell and for the expert advice that they offer to all their customers! It's definitely worth popping in just to get some multivitamins and Echinacea to ward off the colds and flu that float around the city!

Holland and Barrett is one of the best health shops around. I'm not often a health freak so I don't…read morebuy supplements for muscles or vitamins for instance. However, for those of you who do, this is the place to buy them. The reason I might go here, is to buy cereal bars as I much prefer these over full fat chocolate bars which I find too sweet. This form of health food is the tasty option filled with oat flakes, fruits and nuts! There is much more variety of healthy options than you can find in your local supermarket at prices which sometimes be a little pricey but you can't really argue for a shop of this speciality and with staff who are always willing to help you.

Apart from the slightly dear prices that you may come across in Julian Graves, there is something…read morethat sets it apart from what may be considered rival stores such as Holland & Barrett and Health Rack. At Julian Graves, they focus more on health foods rather than supplements although they do offer some common ones on their shelves. For me, I was more interested in their huge selection of nuts and seeds which were awesome, not to mention the amount of cereal bars too. And the classic Liquorice Allsorts (quite an odd addition)! This shop is ideal for the health conscious as it rarely doesn't get more enticing. Another thing you can guarantee is that there is plenty of choice and always charming staff to assist you.

This health food shop is very good. They offer far more foods and fewer vitimins/herbs than you…read moregenerally find in shops like this. They have walls and walls lined with dried fruit, nuts, seeds, organic dry foods, and lots more. I would definitely recommend this shop to people who like health foods and more natural/organic foods.

So glad I discovered 8th day during my last trip to Manchester. It's a co-op grocery store on the…read moreground level with a restaurant underneath. It feels like an old school natural shop in the best possible way. The food in the cafeteria below was amazing--such a homemade like quality to it and the desserts were rich and flavorful. The staff was also helpful and patient with confused ordering. Upstairs, their grocery store has all the essential goods. More importantly, they have deli style cases full of vegan savory pastries and sweets! My partner and I took home an almond croissant, donut, and sausage roll and it was all brilliant.

Thank you Rob for delicious coffee and friendly welcome Downstairs cafe is clean and breakfast…read morewas tasty. Excellent service and prices