Great bargains to be had here - from cushions, to ornaments, to jewellery, to sofas! They have…read moreloads. This one is a particularly large Au Naturelle and has recently been refurbished. Staff helpful and prices cheap - excellent for a bargain

This shop has a great range of items and since being re done has a much better lay out not so…read morecramped. It has everything from candles and craft items to furniture although it's not a very large range of furnishings the prices are very reasonable especially for things like cushions and soft furnishings.

Card Outlet is yet another one of those excellent places where you can visit, to buy the perfect…read morecard or small gift. This store in Richmond Street offers a decent variety to choose from, whether it is a cuddly toy, a fancy name tag or a birthday balloon. The majority of items, including cards are quite affordable and not the expensive type that card shops such as Clinton offer. However, cards are still of good quality and contain a charming verse or two that never fails to cheer up someone's day. Next time you're in search of a special card or cute little gift, make sure you check out Card Outlet.

Stationery shop in Northwich which sell almost everthing from pens to inks for printers. We always…read moreget all our stationery from here.

I just adore the Card Factory because of its great variety of cards for every occasion. Their…read moreprices are affordable and they boast a wide range of small gifts and calendars too. Every card I have bought from there does not have that cheap feel about it and I always know the person receiving the card will realise the quality, as well as the imaginative message inside. If there is a particular card you seek, chances are that there will be that ideal one. Staff will be able to kindly assist even when they may appear busy. This particular branch in Bold Street is smaller than the one in St. John's Precinct yet it still sells most items but in less quantity as one would expect. It gets crammed when there are a lot of customers present; every time I walk past this shop, it always seems to be packed with a big queue. Sometimes it does get a bit frustrating when there is only one person at the till serving. The store is also very warm which does feel agitating. Due to these reasons, the other branch would be a better alternative and it's a lot more spacious. Above all, the Card Factory is definitely my usual place to purchase cards.

Lovely shop, recently refurbished. Always have an attractive window display. Light , bright…read moreinterior with superb selection of quality cards and gift wrap for all occasions. Ever helpful owner, who knows her stock and is very successful in finding just the right card for me, when I'm in a rush! , Very tasteful selection of little gifts, which is handy, as in an 'emergency' you can almost always find a suitable little something for everyone here.

Great cards for reasonable prices! You will find what you're looking for here. Every occasion and…read moreevent is catered for from usual Birthdays to Graduation, New Job/House, Christening, Passing of Driving test and Exams. The shop also provides lovely gifts, wrapping paper, bows and ribbon. it also stocks a selection of balloons, badges, party poppers, streamers and banners. Its a one stop shop if you're planning a party!

A little bit of everything but not enough of anything - quite proud of that succint review but er,…read morewhat? more specific? oh, right well err... There are some cards but well only a small selection that will cover the broadest spectrum of events and celebrations but on the other hand many are made by local designers and artists so you wont feel like you're just handing over conveyor belt message. Some art supplies but well yes only the basic oil and acrylic paints but then you're not getting a Rennie's city centre style supplier here this is a local neighbourhood art supplier-cum-stationary shop that will, I'm sure order anything vital at your convenience whilst providing the basics on your doorstep. Gallery? Well there are a few pictures but, well yes this part is a bit pony...I think the owner just wanted somewhere to exhibit her stuff.

This place is great a real little art haven for the more creative student types situated right in…read morethe heart of student central Smithdown. They have a bit of everything here, arts and crafts paints ect and even a small selection of cards. This is a great place for people of any age, if you are a serious artists then they should have most of the specialist equipment you need and for children there is plenty available also. The staff are helpful and happily spend time with you catering to your needs and supplying you with all that you need to either get started in the art world or continue a passion you may have held for years. This place really put a smile on my face as it is in the middle of pubs' bars fast food restaurants and really stuck out as a good quality alternative shop which indulges the passions of the people.

Wilko's is just one of those shops that has everything. It might not be quite as cheap as the…read morenearby poundland and 99p store, but it feels like everything is just a bit better quality here. They have a huge range of items including baby supplies, pet supplies, luggage, baking supplies, paint, cosmetics, toiletries, food and homewares. The store itself is large, well organised and that staff work hard to keep it clean and tidy. The staff are friendly and are more than happy to help if you need it. Basically, if there's something you need, and you're not too sure where to buy it in the city centre, go to Wilkinson's.

In my opinion, it doesn't get much better than Wilko's!! This is your one stop shop for everything…read moreyou could possibly need, from toilettries to pet food, garden furniture to bicycle wheels and all that's in between. I love it. They stock mostly known brands, but it's a lot cheaper. Example: body brush from Boots £8 in Wilko's for around £1. Exactly the same thing but without the branding. Which is a nuisance because I bought the one from Boots. It's always the place I go to if I'm stuck. I needed silver spray paint a few Christmases ago to snazz up some decorations. Got it at Wilko's. I needed some silver craft glitter spray for a flower arrangement. Got glitter hairspray, which had the same effect, for 79p I think. Which was good compared to the £7 a can at Rennie's. Need cheap catfood to feed the stray cat that's always round our back door - Wilko's is the place. I think I've made my point.

WHSmith is one of the most famous bookshops in the world (they're mentioned in Monty Python's 'Book…read moreShop Sketch' for crying out loud!) so it's a bit disappointing when you find out just what tat is on the shelves here. Maybe tat is the wrong word. All the books here are of a very high quality. The covers are pristine, the photography is excellent and the general feel of each book is akin to lifting the Holy Grail. It's just a shame the actual content is terrible. It's a basic fact that 904% of all books published today have their origins in television. They're all either companion guides to the latest reality cack, cookery books from smarmy TV chefs or turgid autobiographies from washed-up soapstars. The stationery is still great though. I could buy it all day before realising nothing I do in life necessitates the purchasing of stationery, sadly.

Sure Smiths is good for books, but they only have a limited selection and a lot of these are either…read moreTV, cookery or chick lit based. With the occasional crime section spliced in! But what Smith's are really good at is stocking magazines on every subject available to humanity. 'Treasures of the Earth'. 'Surf UK', 'Gun Collector', 'True Crime', 'the Beano', 'TV Weekly'. These are just some of the titles that litter the shelves in most Smith's outlets. They also sell a range of confectionary, sometimes including 'Toblerone', which one would normally associate with airports or shit holidays! I'm surpised this shop is still going after Woolworths went down the Swanny! However, fair play to them as they seemed to have affiliated with the Post Office now, meaning you can get your 'True Crime' mag, your Toblerone and your travel insurance all under one roof!