A friend of mine worked here, and the staff are always helpful, and will try to assist you in any…read moreway possible. The aisles are well spaces out to navigate, even with a buggy for example. Unfortunatly though, like most shops, they don't stock many shoes in a larger size, so if you're looking for a pair of size 14 Nike Air Max's like I often do, it's very unlikely they will stock it. Clarks also stock some other accessories too, such as belts and bags.

The biggest issue with this store is that the children's department is upstairs and there is no…read morelift. While they are willing to help you carry an empty buggy upstairs this is often not practical, especially if you have a baby asleep in there. The major issue once upstairs is that despite a ticketed waiting sytem the waits are often very long. If you have a young toddler with you who has been sitting in the buggy for a while but has to get out because of the stairs they then want to run about, however the wide stairs with no protection are a disaster waiting to happen - I have seen so many little ones running for them and only being stopped just in time. Having said that the staff are usually ok with the children and the shoes are great quality.

In recent years, a relatively small area by Southchurch Road has become known as Southchurch…read moreVillage. Why? It's not a village. I thought this was estate agent hype, but it seems that the rail operator, C2C, bought into this because they recently added for Southchurch Village under Southend East on their station signs. The area is trying to be a little like Notting Hill with quirky, trendy shops and cafes It's not a bad thing considering the main shopping area in Southend is incredibly bland. In the middle of the village is Zu, a clothing store catering to those with European tastes and a good deal of money. I have bought a number of special outfits for my kids from this shop and I have to say, it is wonderful. I wish I could afford to shop here all the time. They were one of the first shops in Southend to stock Crocs and Uggs (I'm not a fan but you can't argue that they're very popular). Their Mexx and Oilily dresses are unusual, well made and covetable. Small Paul clothes for the boys are everything little boys should be - smart and a little bit cheeky! They also stock Camper, Kenzo, Diesel and Leli Kelly. I would award 5 stars if I could get a dress for my 3 year old for less than £40!!

Lovely clothes for a special occasion. Staff helpful and good advice. Shoes also available.read more

Very quick and efficient shoe repair place, as well as a key-cutters…read more Staff are very friendly and polite, and will always deliver on time with any repairs you have, and can often do them whilst you wait, as well as doing key cutting very quickly and efficiently. With the key-cutting service, they now offer a wide variety of designs and decorations too.

Great cobbler and key cutting sevice . Always used them . Reasonable prices . efficient service …read more Not many about these days . Very popular shop . although busy will get your repairs done quickly .

the staff in zebedees are very kind and helpful if you ask them something they will give you a…read moreanser or show you where it is.I went to zebedees and i went in all sad i had a bad day i looked around then i spoke to the staff and then when i come out i was all happy they had brightend my day.

From the owner: Zebedee is the only independent specialist nursery retailer located just off of Southend town…read morecentre. It stocks all the major nursery brands which include iCandy, Bugaboo, Babystyle, Silver Cross, UPPA baby, Maxi Cosi to name but a few. There are two floors one consisting of wheeled goods for us to demonstrate and you to try and the second being Nursery Furniture, Bedding and Bathing.