This is a lovely, large, well-ordered, well-stocked Homebase. Its location is ideal; tucked in,…read morenext to the station and behind the main high street. Parking here is plentiful and free. It's rare to find a DIY store in a location that means you can pick up what you need, put it in the boot, then finish the shopping by walking into town. Inside, the store is large, bright and the staff always helpful. Whenever I've been in (and that includes on a Bank Holiday) it's remained a laid back experience. Although the prices here do tend to be higher than some of the other large DIY warehouses - the slightly higher cost is worth the experience.

One of the best Homebase stores as it has so much to offer, in so many ways. Their car park is free…read moreand is the first shop that you encounter when you arrive at the town's train station! The staff are very friendly and helpful and will often say hello if they see you browsing in the store.

Big shout-out to Phil for helping us replace missing parts from a product bought in store. Been…read moreusing this store for a long time and the staff are always polite and helpful.

The Ransomes Europark B&Q is a large, purpose built warehouse. Getting there is easy and it'd be…read morevery hard to miss as you see the huge sign on the approach. The parking's very good and it's unusual not to be able to set down right outside (barring huge discount bank holidays). The first thing you'll notice is the screeching mock eagle on the roof - it's supposed to frighten off seagulls (they mock it). Then you'll need a pound coin or token to get a trolley. Inside is big, airy, bright and complete with café. They also have some of the most attentive staff I've met in a DIY store. The only criticism is that they can be a bit short-handed in the week. There's a fairly good selection of plants (both in and outdoor) and everything a home DIY enthusiast or a professional could need. If you are a pro, there's a specific area for you to go to so you're in and out in a flash. All in all, it's a good one with minimal hassle and no difficulty leaving the carpark once done - which can be an issue in a lot of badly placed megastores.

A real rabbit warren of a place! This is diy heaven, with every basic tool, plus all sorts of…read morespecialist items such as metal work, wood lathes etc. They have experienced staff with good knowledge and lots of time to spare for you. They also have a garden centre and kitchen department too.

Fantastic hardware store which is much cheaper than a lot of the larger DIY chains for most items…read more Has a massive tools section and a fantastic cook shop too. Staff are very helpful.