When this department store opened it was really a new beginning for shopping in Weymouth and in the…read moreyears since its opening, a host of fashionable big name shops have suddenly opened here. Although this isnt the largest branch of Debenhams out there, it certainly ticks the boxes that any good department store should tick. It is in the town centre so easily accessible by foot and by bus and there is a large car park out the back. There is good disabled access and lifts inside. The range of clothing is excellent in all areas of ladies, mens and childrenswear, there is a good choice of accessories and footwear as well as homewares. Upstairs there is a cafe and a branch of Early Learning Centre which keeps the kids entertained on an otherwise dull shopping trip.

This department store called Debenhams is a rather large looking store based in the centre of…read moreWeymouth town centre. Its located is very close to the carpark and buses. There are two floors to this department store, and each level has different products. Upstairs they have the small coffee shop which can get very busy. The toliets always seem to be broken and there's always a massive queue! Also amongst the top floor they sell childrenware, homeware and some ladies wear. Downstairs they sell ladies, mens and cosmetics and jewellery. The layout inside is always changing and sometimes when you want some help on the shop floor there never is anyone on hand to help or they end up passing you onto someone else from 'that' department, yet they all work under one roof! Overall they do sell 'some' nice items, now and then a bit pricey but throughout the year they do some good sales.

I really like Matalans as for they have a hugh variety of items for sale from homeware to menswear…read more The location of the shop is close to the trainstation which is 10 mins walk and from the town centre 15 mins walk. There is a large carpark outside where there is also a Madonalds, B&Q, etc near by.

This is quite a big store - they sell mens ladies and childrens clothes, jewellery, shoes. They…read morealso have a big home ware section and sell useful things like luggage too. There is a big car park and they have plenty of trolleys. The tills are right at the back which is a bit of a pain. ALways lots of useful things you never knew you needed!

Nipped in here as we were on the beach and realised I has left my daughters swimming costume at…read morehome. The store has some items in and at a very low cost price. Clothes for all ages as well as beach wear and shoes.. The store is easy to walk around and well displayed clothes so very easy to find an item you are hunting for..

I quite like this Peacocks store in Weymouth. It is very well presented when you walk into the shop…read moreand everything looks sparkling, bright and clean. There is lots of different variety of clothing to choose from and is clearly marked with sizes on the hangers. The downside I would say is not enough homeware items and the customer service is extremely poor. There's hardly any staff working there, so the queue can be quite a long time. However the clothes are of good value.

Well I went to Marks and Spencers this week, to see the new store, I was not impressed at all,…read more Also sad to say a very poor choice for women for the summer season, l asked a sales woman where we're all the summer clothes such as dresses and lovely tops to which she replied we have not got the room to display a great choice..... Maybe if they cut down on the food area they would have.

What you expect is what you get at this small town branch of Marks & Spencer. Before the arrival of…read moreDebenhams this was THE department store in the town, but in the years since the towns shopping regeneration, this store seems to have failed to move with the times. Compared with other more up to date retailers, the range here seems mainly tired and old. Geared, in my opinion, towards the tastes of the older population, the clothing lines tend to lean towards the kinds of items that would appeal to pensioners and primarily sensible trousers, jumpers, skirts and blouses are the order of the day. There is a limited range of everything, but even the shop itself looks like it needs a good redecoration and re-organisation to show itself to its best advantage. On the other hand, it does have a location with its main entrance on the main shopping street and rear access from the beachside road.

If ever you're in Weymouth pop down to Ladybirds in St Alban Street. This place is a treat. Run by…read moreRoma Pye and her sister, Ladybirds is a dress agency but the personal touch here takes it a notch above the ordinary. Attracted by the belly dancing belts outside (a story for another time), I entered a cosy haven full of chat, stories and laughter. Stock is a mixture of never worn chain store stuff and some vintage finds. I spotted no designer labels on the clothing, but then I wasn't looking at the tiny sizes and this isn't London. The trick here is carefully sort through the rails and enjoy every moment. You'll never know what you'll get. Roma also buys in new things for the seasons, which I haven't seen elsewhere. An example were the knitted capes with big buttons that come in several colours, and the shrugs like spider webs. The shop holds clothing, shoes, hats, handbags and the afore mentioned new belly dancing outfits, in a range of sizes. Condition is all good and Roma and her sister are knowledgeable about clothing care, what goes with what, Trinny and Susannah style shaping and so on. They're also amenable to giving good discounts if you buy a quantity. I spent the same amount of money on 5 outfits as I would have done on one in an ordinary shop. A couple of hours and several complete kit-outs later, leaving my bags with Roma to look after (another aspect of her service), I dived tired but happy into the coffee shop across the road for cappuccino and Dorset apple cake. Aah, bliss.

One of the few places to buy decent menswear in Weymouth at fairly acceptable prices. Burton…read moremenswear sells a classic range of smart clothes as well as the more downbeat casual wear. The lines are fairly modern, nothing too high fashion, but aimed at those who want a fairly modern look without going overboard. This particular branch is quite small and so has limited selections, but there is enough to choose from to select a decent outfit. It is situated right in the centre of town on one of the most busy shopping streets and so it can get quite busy, but the upside is that it is very easy to find and get to.

The staff are fantastic in here - so friendly and bubbly and will go out of their way to help you…read more The clothes are fantastic as well - no longer just a place for the older ladies!!