The Llandudno branch of Mothercare is tucked away in a corner of the Victoria Centre next door to…read moreBoots. Although it isn't the biggest Mothercare you'll ever find they do manage to squeeze in more or less everything you'll need if you have young kids. Lots of clothes, prams, toys and other nursery equipment. The one big drawback is that you can't park outside so if it can be a bit awkward if you're buying something bulky like a pram. The staff are however very helpful and will do what they can to help.

There's no B&Q or Homebase in Colwyn Bay so unless you fancy a trip over to Llandudno then Stermat…read moreis your best bet for DIY supplies. This is a huge shop spread over two floors and sells pretty much anything you need, although you may need to spend some time searching to find it. Prices are pretty reasonable although parking can be a bit awkward as there's no car park and limited on street parking in the area.

The one star rating is just for the stock they sell. As for the staff and their rudeness and…read morehorrible attitude towards customers is absolutely disgusting. I can't find a website or customer complaints phone number. I was in there today only because b&q didn't have what I wanted and the little blonde member of staff was so horrible to me when I asked for help, another customer helped me in the end as he heard the way she spoke to me. Something needs to be done about the staff in there. I have worked in shops myself and if I spoke and treated customers like they do I would have been sacked.

Mon Cards are very expensive. Despite being a 'card' shop there isn't always that much choice…read more Staff are friendly although you do sometimes feel like you're being watched & rushed to make a choice. It's in a convenient place & is the only place really for unique gifts & cards in Amlwch.

The prices are a little high considering how reasonable they are at wilkinsons and the market. The…read morestaff are helpful.

Decent selection to chose from in store, friendly staff who are happy to help if you need it, good…read morevalue for money with various offers and deals.

Poundland is a simple concept - everything either costs a pound or is two for a pound etc. It's a…read morenew shop located close to the M&S Foodhall in the recently opened Menai Centre and looks clean and well maintained. There are no real surprises in the stock, lots of batteries, DIY items, toiletries, food, drinks and so on and on the occasion I went lots of Halloween and Christmas stuff as well. Some decent bargains and some well known brands. It's worth a look and in a city with a large student population should do well.

This isn't a particularly big store but it is by some way the biggest clothing shop in Colwyn Bay,…read morewith ladies and childrens clothing downstairs and menswear upstairs. It all a bit cheap and cheerful and they seem to do more casual than formal wear but if you're clothes shopping on a budget then you won't go too far wrong here.

excellent merchandising which is good, yeh some stuff cheap and cheerful…read more as Colwyn Bay has few big shop's and not many selling men's clothes. I like the fast turn over of fashion, and how it's is kept up to date. The lady who served me was very friendly. you don't get that in all shop's so well done Peacock's

With the credit crunch continuing to bite it's no wonder that Home Bargains are going strong. The…read moreBangor store is one of three new branches to open in North West Wales recently, along with Rhyl and Llangefni. It seems that they have bought a job lot of old Kwik Save stores as like quite a few of the others this shop is located in the an Kwik Save. For the uninitiated Home Bargains sell various household products at bargain prices. The range includes food and drink, cleaning materials, toiletries, toys, soft furnishings and kitchen equipment but you really need to visit to get a better idea. Some items come and go very quickly. For example they recently had packets of McVities mini digestives for 10p which had an rrp of 49p. These disappeared more or less overnight. However they also have permanent product lines. I wouldn't dream of going anywhere else for toilet rolls, toothpaste, deodorant or microwave rice amongst others. This store is handily located on Caernarfon Road (it's not far from Matalan) and has a more than adequate carpark. It's a big store for a Home Bargains and has wide aisles so it's easy to get round. The product line is much the same as other branches but because of it's size it's well stocked. If you've never been to a Home Bargains give it a go, I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

Being tight as I am, I'm a big fan of the Home Bargains chain of stores. Rarely do you find…read moreanything cheaper elsewhere that you do in Home Bargains and often, even when you think you've gotten a good deal from somewhere such as Poundland, you find the item in Home Bargains for 79p or even less. I'm amazed that they can sell products so cheaply. The Bangor store opening recently is brilliant because before that I had to travel 30 miles or so to Llandudno to visit one. The Bangor store is a good size, which is pleasing, but it's still full to the brim with items for sale. I last went in there today and they had lots of new lines in, which is always a good thing. Some baskets are in there for £2.99, which seems a bargain as they're a good size and they look good quality. They had their usual arrangement of sweets, followed by toiletries, then gifts for him and for her - which make ideal Christmas presents for teenage girls and boys, as well as adults, then the toys. They had a variety of nightwear and baby items, and medicines, then cleaning products, and then the bottom half is concentrated on foods and drinks, whilst the top half is divided into household goods such as baking equipment, rugs and pictures, with some more toys and games at the very top. The Bangor store seems very well organised and the shelves are always fully stocked. It also seems to be in a prime location - not too close to Bangor city centre, but definitely not too far a walk, and worth the bus fare anyway.

The Rhos-on-Sea Tourist Information Centre, found on the Promenade, doubles up as a charity shop…read more The centre is manned by volunteers from the Happy Faces childrens charity in return for which the charity operates it's shop from the premises. As the volunteers as all locals with an extensive knowledge of the area they should be able to answer most queries thrown at them. There are also numerous leaflets and booklets available promoting local tourist attractions. The charity shop isn't quite what you'd expect as with the exception of a small selection of books, cds and videos they don't sell second hand goods. However what they do offer could best be described as tat. There are a lot of the kind of the toys and novelties that you might expect to find in a joke shop. One side of the shop is stocked with Welsh souvenirs so if you need a Welsh tea towel or mug to take home as a present for Auntie Doris this the place to go. Whilst the quality of the goods may leave something to be desired your money will be going to a good cause. Happy Faces have recently funded a new minibus for Ysgol Gogarth which is a school for disabled children in Llandudno so please try to search this shop out and spend a quid or two.

this is the only place on the prom in colwyn bay that you can get tourist information and an old…read morelampshade that will fit right in with your nans decor. The shop can not be missed as it has a big clock on the top of it that is at 12.30 constantly, or at least it was the last time I checked. It could be that I just happen to pass it at 12.30 all the time though. The girl who helped me find the nearest toilet was a charming lady. I did not ask for tourist info as i live near by but I imagine if you were to ask they would know what they are talking about. they have plenty of leaflets on things to do in the area. though there is probably more leaflet material about llandudno and surrounding areas.

Colwyn Bay's branch of The Works is pretty much like every other branch of The Works I've ever set…read morefoot in. There are plenty of reduced price books of all descriptions as well as a selection of cds, dvds, stationary and arts and crafts materials. You won't find any recent releases but I often dig out a bargain. They also from time to time stock slightly random items, at the time of writing for example they've got a wide selection of flower and vegetable seeds. Not what you'd expect to find in a bookshop but very competetively priced none the less.