Ok first things first, I am not Morecambe's biggest fan. it's been under funded for years and it…read moreshows. This resort is tatty around the edges. And so is its shopping centre. But it's horses for courses I suppose. In a town like Morecambe the range of shops is what you would expect - Greggs, Mark One, Tesco, Boots, Iceland, Superdrug, Timpsons to name a few. This isn't somewhere you would go for a quality shopping experience. but it seems to serve the community quite well and is always bustling. There are cheapy card shops, cheap shoe shops, cheap clothes shops. And by cheap I mean market stall quality. But if you're looking for basic shopping and you're in the area then it serves its purpose. However I would always recommend jumping on a bus and shopping in Lancaster, purely because the choice and the quality is that much greater.

I used to love visiting the Arndale Centre when I was little as it was exciting, but 20 years on…read moreand it still looks the same and slightly dated. This is Morecambe's only shopping Centre, but for fresh fruit and veg I tend to prefer Yorkshire Street better. The Tescos has been revamped though and it is a great little shop for all the neccessities. Shops have came and went over the years, but they now include a Greggs, New look, Mark One, Iceland and a Claire's accessories. The selection of shops could be better but for Morecambe it is a good little place to shop. There is a pay and display car park very close by and the Library is just behind it. The centre is always very clean and there are benches down the middle to have a rest.

Charges 5p for plastic bags. Fair selection of comestibles, but why did the cash register woman…read morecringe, defiantly, when asking for 5p for the shopping bag? Brits not ready for this, business twisting post-war mindset arms? Or woman had a bad day, husband shouting, kids cranky, and here was this tourist.

Cute little shop on the Morecambe promenade. They specialise…read morein doll's houses and furniture, they have a great range. I personally don't have a doll's house fetish, but my partner does. I do like to look at the highly-detailed quality items though. The shop also caters for childrens toys, board games and novelty gifts too. Worth a look inside, no matter how big a kid you are.

From the owner: Pinocchio's toy shop is a family run traditional toy shop specialising Doll houses and accessories,…read moreHornby trains,. Lego, Sylvanian families, Playmobil, airfix, Russian dolls, beach toys, kites, puppets,Orchard toys, Games and puzzles. If we don't have it we will try to find it for you. Always ready to help.

Beltin' little supermarket. What I like about Booths is that it still retains some link to its…read morebeginnings as a purveyor of fine foods and wines :). They generally have some local produce and some higher quality offerings than you would expect from a supermarket of this size. I often pop in on my way home from work as it's cheaper than the Spar but it's not as soul destroying as Asda or Morrisons. Good for picking up a decent bottle of wine and high quality fresh produce. the staff are always friendly as well which is a bonus. Last year I bought my free range turkey from there and it was worth every penny.

Quality little supermarket. In the heart of Torrisholme near the square this shop has the quality…read moreproducts you wont find in most shops. Great selection of beers wines and spirits and also a selection of local produce too! so if you fancy something different pop in.

One of the top Supermarkets in the area for quality of food, wine, choice, huge store selection,…read morefully stocked shelves, friendly staff and more. The prices are slightly more than Asda or Aldi but better in some respects than Sainsburys or other supermarkets. Food is fresh and a longer sell by date than those equivalent meat, fish or fruit and veg perishable goods at ASDA. In terms of overall experience, this is best for special occasion shopping such As Christmas, Parties, or large varied non normal shops as well as regular shopping. You pay slightly more but the quality is there.

Brilliant. I love Morrisons. Situated just off the Prom in Morecambe it has a big car park -…read morehowever in summer and particularly at the weekends this can get full of naughty people using it when they are not actually shopping there. Morrisons offers brilliant value for money to my mind and the quality and range isn't bad either. Their fresh fish counter is the best of any of the local supermarkets - check it out. The fish always looks super fresh. I also love their pie counter - well I'm a northern lass, of course I love the pie counter! And the instore bread is always good. They do a fine range of deals and I always manage to pick something up on BOGOF And the cafe is great. Waits for tables and food can be long but that's because, for the price, it's worth hanging around.

Matalan's not half bad you know…read more Good points - wide range of clothing and household goods at very very reasonable prices. if you've got kids then matalan is great because you can cloth the lil critters without hurting your purse. And for a shop like this it's fashion ranges aren't bad either. I find it great for frocks for going out and for work gear - suits are incredibly cheap. Homewares - they have good range of bathroom, bedroom and kitchen goods with some surprisingly trendy gear. You can always get parked as well which is a bonus Bad points - sometimes the queues are a bit long and occasionally it can look like a bomb has gone off, especially during sale time. but other than that it is well worth a visit

Staff are on shop floor every time I go in and not behind the tills ,I always have to line up with…read moreother customers tutting about lack of service and not only that ,it seems to me its BAD MANAGEMENT im so fed up with this store and wont be going back .Asda is not far from this store ,it have every thing that Matalan has and more ,they are polite not nosy like Matalan so its in and out with goods in no time .Do your self a favour and shop elsewhere ignore this store .

Brigg's Shoes has been in Morecambe for a number of years, and offers a very wide range of shoes…read moresuitable for anyone. They do foot measuring for children, and certainly worth visiting if you are looking for some new shoes and in the area. Much cheaper than the bigger brand stores, for very similar items.

Nipped in on the offchance they would have something to fit my daughter, had tried Clarkes with no…read moreluck as she has narrow feet. I was'nt hopeful as it didnt look the type of shop that would have shoes for kids ( loads of adult designer) I got a surprise school shoes, party shoes, sandals, boots, wellies and crocs and a big sale rack. A sales assistant measured my daughter's feet and then spent the best part of an hour sorting us out, she made sure the shoes we ended up with fitted perfectly and much to my little girls delight gave her sparkly purse when we paid for being such a good girl for such a long time. The shoes were not cheap at £30 (Hush puppies) but similar price to Clarkes with much better service. We also got a pretty pair in the sale range hush puppies again but at 75% off and the same fitting service as the full price pair what a bargain. I am definatly using this shop againit may not be local to me but well worth the trip as I feel good shoes are important whilst little feet are growing. We like Morecambe for a day out or weekend break so thats a plus as well.

Wonderful choice, fresh vegetables and food with long sell and use by dates. Lots of well stocked…read moreshelves, lots of choice for special occasions or regular shop, fine wines and food. Helpful staff, and easy to park and also naviage the well laid out space in the store. Cafe staff excellent also.

I really like Sainsburys stores and find that although a little more expensive all-round than say…read moreASDA, the quality can be a little higher. I disagree with a previous Qyper, the store is very convenient for students as you can hop off the bus at the bus station and walk a direct line of sight straight to Sainsburys. And then get a bus back to (virtually) right outside your doorstep. With the recent in-store re-work of shelving, new non-food aisles have been introduced in-line with what other supermarkets are offering nowadays. A future minor extension to the store will also increase the range of goods sold and allow for greater mobility throughout the store. The checkout staff are helpful and welcoming every visit, and the shelves never seem to really suffer from poor stock control. The Deli, Meats and Seafood counters are all staffed by well trained and lovely people who try to offer you value, local produce and tasty goods.

The handiest department store (in Lancaster) on everything a house needs. Perhaps, first comes the…read moreB&Q, but wilkinson even beats it on most products (of course, product range is quite limited comparatively). From basic bike accessories to gardening and DIY stuff, you can find any basic product at reasonable prices on average quality. Common hygiene products are widely available, for which I visit this place mostly.

I just love a rummage round Wilkinson's every time I visit. They have everything from a bath plug…read moreto cosmetics and perfume. Everything is so reasonably priced. I was able to kit out my daughter's student flat for next to nothing. Obviously they do stock some really cheap grotty things too but you can really pick up bargains. I only wish we had this store in NI - I think I would be it's best customer. There is a limit to what you can bring home on the plane!