Having a mother with a passion for anything remotely shiny or antique, I spent many a time waiting…read morearound in the car around the corner of Mansell Antiques as a young boy. It was only as I got a bit older and started to appreciate some of the items that she was buying and selling with them that I realised what a great little shop this is! They buy and sell a wide range of furniture and curious that make your grandma look young and your modern pad look art deco and unique! They are a really friendly couple of guys and they always used to make a fuss of me and make me feel at home, despite being one of those hideous kids that wants to pick everything up that looks as though it may be remotely breakable! So if you have an antique that you want valuing or that you want to sell, or you're after something to spice up your pad, pop down to Mansell's, you won't be disappointed!

Now this is what I call an antique shop. From the very moment you lay eyes on this romantically,…read moregorgeously, rose-bowered, gilded shop front you will fall in love ... Okay, so I may exaggerate, but only slightly. This antiques shop is one of the best I have seen in the North West of England. It may be small, but it's fabulously decorated and arranged from the blue painted exterior to the shop front displays, and from the way the furniture lines the room to the arrangement of the dishes and collectables on the shelves. The prices are more than you will pay in a junk shop or charity shop, but that's what you should expect, my fine feathered friends--these are rare treasures, mysteries and delights. Keep tight hold of your purse strings as you browse--everything is so tempting!

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Fabulous! very impressive!(One safety suggestion though:-when leaving the car park there is a very…read moredangerous unseen drop on the left side of the exit road.Be aware of it and you'll be ok).

Staacks is a wonderful treasure trove. Combination of Gallery, Showcase and Gift Shop. All the…read moreproducts sold are handmade in the UK. Staacks recently moved to a larger premises at 83 Banks Road and has a cute little coffee shop at the back. Fabulous place to have a little mooch around or to find that perfect little birthday gift. Lots of really individual pieces of artwork and gorgeous jewellery. Kara the proprietor is also a total delight and always on hand for help and advice.

All the items for sale in this cute little boutique shop are handmade in the UK, and locally…read moresourced. Here you'll find everything from original paints and hand carved sculptures to baby gifts and shabby chic and country kitchen style home décor. Some of the items I saw for sale: shell necklaces, original art and signed prints of paintings, knitwear, earrings, handbags, stuffed owl decorations, tea pots, and cute mugs. This is definitely a great place to visit if you're looking for a one-of-a-kind gift for a special lady in your life, whatever her age. It's another one of those places I could have poked around in for an hour if I'd had the time. If you love artsy stuff, you'll leave wishing this shop was your living room. Staacks also hosts occasionally open house events including art shows. For more information about the shop or events, visit the Web site: www.staacks.co.uk.