Mercado has been the go-to gift shop in Bridge Road for about 12 years, and it shows no signs of…read moreslowing down, or handing this mantle to anyone else. It really is an Aladdin's Cave of gifts. I like the fact that I can go here and buy presents for my mum, dad, brother, sister and grandma without having to venture into the larger shopping town and give money over to big chain stores. Even if I have brought presents elsewhere, I go here to get cards, wrapping and gift bags. Look out for lines by Cath Kidston here, as well as wash bags and bath stuff from ZPM. There are also plenty of gifts for that hardest to buy for demographic, The Man! (they have a great range of cuff links here, which is always a dead cert for A Man present) It is also a great place to pick up children's toys, and I don't mean all those loud ones that take 26 batteries and change into a car. I mean good quality, even educational toys. (Remember those?). Many years ago, when I was going off to be a nanny for 6 boys in California, I stopped off here to pick up some wooden toys for them. When they opened these simple gifts, they honestly spent more time playing with them then the flashy-lights gifts that others had got them. I have also brought my niece an adorable little raincoat decorated with ladybirds and a matching set of boots that I haven't seen anywhere else. I would definitely recommend this place for a gift search.

I love this quirky little shop. It has lovely trinkets gifts and cards for special occassions. The…read morecard selection is outstanding with lots of hand-made, quality cards for special events. It's always worth a visit when in Cobham.

This is a pretty little shop selling all kinds of magical gifts. The shop looks beautiful from the…read moreoutside and is well worth a visit inside to see what little bits and pieces you can pick up. The staff are extremely helpful and are delighted to welcome you in to the store.

If you are in a hurry for a nice quirky pressie, the lemon tree is the shop to lose yourself in and…read morea few quid as well, though you can get nice things for £1. It is a lovely shop with lots of intersting and original ideas and the staff is also brilliant, helping you make up your mind. Worth visiting it!

Stylish window displays tempt passers-by to step over the threshold, into this well laid-out,…read morespacious interiors store. Once inside, it's easy to be tempted by the wide array of accessories and household treats on offer. Prettily-packaged, scented, glass-filled candles start at £3.75 and come in a delicious and unusual range of fragrances (including spiced pear). In November, much of the focus is on seasonal decorations with many 'twinkling' items ('gold' and 'silver'-hued angels, cherubs, hearts and stars) from just 75p. If you're looking for a gift, at any time of year, you'll be spoilt for options and budgets here. A plethora of photo frames, glassware and candle holders have a wide appeal. I was almost tempted to pick-up one of the vibrantly colourful door mats by Bombay Duck but thought them a little pricey (and potentially impractical) at £22.75. Staff are enthusiastic and helpful.

Lots of lovely little treats in this shop. Great place to buy a unique gift but to be honest, I…read morefind it's a great place to find yourself a little 'cheer up' treat. Beautiful costume jewellery, pretty candles and funky household nick-nacks. Fabulous! Staff also really friendly.

We visited Lambert on our holiday to London, it had good prices and friendly service so we picked…read moreup a few fun trinkets. However after paying, one of us checked the receipt and the full Visa card number and expiry date were printed on the receipt! This seemed sketchy as every other receipt always had the first numbers starred out. In calling the bank they agreed this was fishy and cancelled the card as a precaution. Just something to watch out for when shopping!

I love to buy cheesy souvenirs whenever I visit a foreign land. This is a great spot right by…read moretrafalgar square. This shop was perfect, it had everything I was looking for and more. No pressure to buy anything which is great. I walked away a happy tourist. I should also mention based on my shopping they are have the best prices around.

Babylong trading is an independent retailer offering unique products like furniture, textiles, wall…read moreart, clothes and more! If you are looking for inspiration for your home decor avoid the large chains and go here first, you will definetly find something unique and interesting. Most of the time i find myself visiting to get some of their amazing cards & wrapping paper(much better choise than paperchase or cardfactory) or when I find myself stuck looking for a gift and i need something different.

I LOVE this shop!! Far better value than paperchase and has similar trendy/quirky stock. If you are…read morein Kingston, I wholly recommend a visit even for a little giggle at the unique cards and gifts! Perfect if you are on the hunt for trinkets/little token prezzies! X

We always recommend Paperchain to our customers, who come to us as they are looking for something…read morefor something different. Like us, Paperchain offer a wide selection of unusual and well-priced products, and like us they are independent & owner managed, offering value for money.

This is a really great little shop where you can be guaranteed to find the perfect gift for your…read moregirl friend, your friend's baby, your parents... or even yourself! From scarves to jewellery, trinkets and crockery, cheese knives, gardening accessories, homewares and old maps, plus a wide selection of cards, gift bags, lovely baby clothes, accessories and toys; everything is nicely arranged and of good quality.

The Pen Shop is the ultimate gift shop, especially for those people you know with a good business…read morebrain. Packed with every conceivable sort of writing instrument, even pens that can work in space, don't be surprised to see something by all the top names: Cartier, Mont Blanc, Parker, Sheaffer and Waterman to name but a few. You have the option to have your purchase neatly displayed in a clear-windowed gift box, wrapped up and ready to go. Or perhaps you've been meaning to write a book for ages and the creative urge hits you as you take a seat in the nearby airport lounge. I'd suggest grabbing a nice, expensive pen to write down your lyrical musings: even if your book's a failure you'll still have a gorgeous pen to talk about.

Whether you are in a hurry to pick up flowers, need flowers for a wedding, as a gift, this shop…read morewill truly supply your needs Rushes is a good florist where you can buy beautiful blossom flowers.I like it also because the staff there help you pick out the flowers you need for each occasion and advise you on what's best. The prices are quite reasonable for the great quality they have. The roses are as red as blood and are so touching. I also like the fact that you can have your flowers delivered to your door which means they are even more fresh as they are brought there straight away rather than you; maybe branching off somewhere.

I just want to say a big thank you for the flowers I ordered for my mums funeral. They were simply…read morestunning. I did visit the shop to say thank you to Elaine and her team but my emotions got the better of me and I couldn't fully explain my families gratitude. Kind regards