I personally love going into this store but I am not sure if my budget will be too happy. This is…read morethe ultimate store for getting TV shows or comic book memorabilia or action figures. This specific store is much smaller than the one in Central London but they still have a lot of stuff in there to browse through. There is anything from DVD's to Books to Action Figures. The staff members are extremely helpful and enthusiastic about the merchandise they sell. I've got nothing but praise for this store as I feel like a little kid when I walk through those doors which can never be a good thing as I will be broke! The store has regular specials and you can get all your comic book needs from them, they have a HUGE selection. You can find the store quite easily by using West Croydon station or West Croydon bus station.

Very small local Forbidden Planet, not quite as good as the comic shop near the old church. There…read moreis a huge display window which promises much. Inside the selection of comics is quite small, the focus is on merchandise mainly, all the shows and films and spin offs from comics. There is a small collection of t-shirts which are quite good, but the best time to go is during the sales and scoop up bargains. Not worth a trip to Croydon for, this is ok is you happen to be in the area.

This is the type of corner shop most corner shops want to be. It's professionally run (meaning in a…read moreprofessional manner, not by a large chain), clean, well-stocked, and reasonably priced. While many newsagents stock solely tinned and convenience food, Holborns also carried a large selection of fresh fruit, veg, meats and refrigerated foods. I remember stopping by there when I needed that certain ingredient for a recipe, thinking no way they'll have this, but I'll try and sure enough, there it was. Hooray! They carry fireworks and Christmas trees during the appropriate times of year. They also offer a newspaper delivery service, and, if I'm remembering right, a grocery delivery service for a small fee.

This is a great corner shop, unlike many the produce does not look all dusty from sitting on the…read moreshelves for goodness knows how long. The have a reasonable selection of fresh fruit and vegeatables, as well as the standard tins and packets you expect from a convienience store, as well as a good range of magazines and newspapers. The staff are very friendly , and keep the shop neat and tidy. The best thing is that the prices are reasonable, perhaps not as cheap as a supermarket but so much more convienient for bits and pieces.

Don't be fooled by the size, this bookshop is not only stocked to the rafters but they will also…read moreoften order you in books that you need or want if they don't already have it on their shelves. The man who owns it is super friendly and recognises all his regular customers and is often up for a little chat while you browse. His literary knowledge is expansive and you can always ask him to recommend you a new book based on ones you have previously enjoyed. The store also hosts a number of events such as book signing (I met JK Rowling!) and reading groups for children in the area.

For travel, cookery and children's books Village Books is very well stocked as well as selling a…read morerange of best sellers and classics. But due to the limited shop size, you are not going to find every book that you ever wanted here. It is however, very pleasant, personal and all round a nice shop to buy from. Much more than just a village book shop in my mind.

Average WH Smiths store in Lakeside shopping centre. Stocks books, stationary, magazines, DVDs,…read moreCDs, chocolate, sweets, gifts, art supplies and more. I find that WH Smiths doens't have such a wide range of books available as Waterstones or Borders (there are branches of these in Lakeside or on the retail park). The stationary and art supplies tend to be quite expensive but there is a large range and they stock some beautiful photo albums and craft items. This has always been the traditional store to visit for back to school stationary and supplies!

Spread across 2 floors this is a good size WH Smith. They sell a range of stationery, books, cards,…read moremagazines, games, DVD's, CD's. So basically it sells everything that you would find in any other WH Smith. Everything is reasonably priced and easy to find.

Huge shop, it has a very clean and spacious feel to it…read more Staff are quick to offer help and give sales pitches. Bit of available pain if you are just browsing but if you do want to buy something they can be helpful. Prices are average but can be beaten online.

This is really the only place in Staines you can buy craft supplies and it stocks so much I really…read moredon't know where to start! If you're a card maker, a scrap booker, an embroiderer and pretty much any other kind of craft-doer you'll find something you need (or just want) in here. Whenever I go in I find half a dozen things I didn't know existed but absolutely have to have. The prices are sometimes a bit on the steep side, but as you'd have to travel to another town to buy the things they stock, it all evens out in the end.

Really quaint little bookshop. Staff are always friendly and chatty and willing to offer help if…read moreneeded. Offers a lovely choice of books for everyone - their range of childrens books are fantastic. Easy to search for items you are looking for and lovely just to wander in and browse as you always come across somthing that grabs your attention. Pretty good access, never had a problem taking the buggy in. They will also order in anything they dont have in stock and you dont need to wait to long for it to arrive.

Located in the Friary shopping centre this is a nice sized shop selling all kinds of jewelery and…read morehair accessories mainly for children. You can also get your ears pierced in this branch and buy items for your hen night. It is well organised but can get messy quite quickly I think the staff should try and keep it a bit tidier to make it more inviting to customers. Great for younger teenagers and for pocket money items and stocking fillers. They also have a range of hen night items and some great hats and boots.