I know Marks and Spencer is a staple of UK towns, but I still found this to be a real haven of…read morespecial goods in a pretty small and sometimes difficult to shop in English town. They had organic foods that I couldn't find other places and their to go items were pretty good considering. Well, considering my taste and the typical English palate are FAR removed from one another. The grocery part of M&S was actually something I only discovered after passing by it several times....it is a regular old department store with clothing and household goods up front. Kind of a high-end Super Wal-Mart here in the States. Also, the staff weren't as horribly rude as they were in some places in Ipswich, certainly not what I would call friendly but not out and out surly.

This is a large outlet of the main M&S chain of shops. It has a superb range of items in the…read moreclothing lines for men, women, and children items as well as plenty of school uniform things. There are a huge range of gifts and plants and flowers as well as cards, wrapping paper and homeware and kitchen items. The food hall is enormous and is extremely well stocked with fresh fruit and veg, chilled items, frozen goods, bakery items as well as magazines, food testing and general store goods too. The staff in this shop are geneally friendly and can be extremely helpful. There is parking at the back in a ratehr expensive car park. However M&S also offer a collect service where you leave your M&S shopping until you have finished your shopping elswhere. You can then park in their loadng bay and they will bring your shopping to your car. On the top floor is a cafe which makes a good stop off point and a bureau de change too. The shop is well served with ramps and a lift as well as escalators.

This was the very first Debehams that I've ever been to in my life... near the Butter Market…read more Such finery they sell, quality obviously a factor. Although everything was just too pricey for my budget at the time, I can say that I proudly refuse to throw away the soft, velvety, once plush (still holds the super softness, though... testament to the quality!) washcloth that I purchased long ago. Just can't do it...a great department store that is on the smaller side of the scale. Still quite fond of them.

This is a large Debenhams store in the centre of Ipswich town. As you walk in to this large area…read morethere are loads of make up concessions from Dior to Elizabeth Arden. There is always someone wanting to spray some perfume on you or willing to give you a make over if you are in a hurry just keep your head down and run, lol. Or use the entrabce were the cafe is then you can go unnoticed. They have a large display of mens clothes on the lower floor, includuding a suit hire section for weddings and special occassions. They also have all of there christmas toys and stock at this time of year, there are plenty of different and origional ideas here. On the next floor there are home furnishings and lots of womens clothes, they sell underwear normal clothes, names concession sections and wedding clothes and items too. On the upper floor there are crytal glases, ornements. There is also a large game section which my eldest child loves mostly pc and console games. They have a cafe upstairs which is OK but not the best.

Traditional family run shop. Offers higher end mens and ladies wear as well as a wedding outfitters…read moreand hire service. The mens section is comprehensive with sizes for the larger man and a fitting service with traditional knowledge and courtesy. There is a very good sports and hiking section and also a school outfitters department. They also stock gifts, shoes, walking stick, leatehr goods. A really pleasant place to shop in.

Traditionally run family shop just off the town centre on Norwich Road. This shop offers clothing…read morefor the slightly higher end of the market. They also have a very good wedding hire service. Extremely good selection of menswear in a variety of sizes. They are also school outfitters and they have a sports department as well as gifts, shoes etc. A great place to shop with fantastic service and knowledge. Private car park round the back of the shop which is looked after by a car park attendant.

Wilkinsons is a great store this one is just off of the centre of the main drag in Ipswich. This is…read morea large Wilkinsons spread over 2 floors. There are always plenty of staff available for help if you need it. They sell such a wide range of things from animal food to cosmetics, to toys and soft furishings. You can find most of the things you need in one place which is always good. They always have a lot of different deals going on, there is bound to be one of them which will suit your needs. There is a lift at the back of the shop it is a little hard to find but it is there for those with buggys ar disabilities. Upstairs there is a wide range of paints, clothes and home furnishings including orniments and displays. There are plenty of tills downstairs and you get served really fast, just remember to go in the in door and out the right door or they may close on you.

wilkinsons carries a wide range of household and personal products at reasonable prices. this store…read moreis clean and the staff are friendly and helpful. the store does suffer from its own success and at times the till queues are quite long - but, cheap prices mean keeping staff levels minimal so i guess if you want to save a few pennies you'll have to wait a bit

A good sized food and general stores shop. It is very large and has an excellent range of goods…read more The food section is well stocked and the staff are helful. Elswhere in store there is a traditional womens wear section and an excellent underwear department. There is a very large toy department, a haberdashery section, toiletries and girts, menswear, kitchen items, furniture and white good and a coffee shop and restaurant. It's an excellent place to shop and for those with the cards they also accept dividend cards. A good traditional palce to shop.

Popped my head in to have a quick look...some of the clothes are aimed at a younger market - but…read moresome pretty stylish pieces in there. Super friendly service, good conversation with the guy in there (owner?) who knew his stuff and his market - picked up a nice sweatshirt for these colder autumn days and I'll be back to pick up a few bits and pieces over the winter no doubt...