I had no idea what The Range was when I went in there, I thought it might be homewear stuff so I…read morewas kinda right. It actually sells pretty much everything from garden plants, to electrical equipment, arts and crafts equipment and decorative items. It seems much lighter and brighter than the likes of B&Q and I for one spent a very long time in there so I was glad it also had a coffee shop to refuel! Price wise I was again pretty happy, cheaper again than other DIY type stores with a range of own brand items as well as..

The Range is aptly titled for what is does. It's one of those department stores that seem to trade…read morein anything that may otherwise go in the "misc" pile. In this place you'll find everything from electrical goods, to plant pots, to easels and canvases for art students. It can be a little disconcerting at times, but thankfully, the entire place is laid out in at least a semi logical manner and there are signs up showing you where to go if you need a particular thing. The prices here are fairly cheap; you can come in and end up buying everything for your house that you never even realised you needed until you saw it, and it'll all cost you less than £30. If you have someone with a DIY-ish bent, The Range is a nice alternative to the B&Qs of this world, instead offering something a little gentler and more homely looking than the Terminator-esque utilitarian layout of most hardware stores.

A large store with a good range of womens, mens, and childrens wear…read more Home furnishings gifts and toys are all squeezed together at the back of the shop but the prices are pretty good and the staff are helpful.

This store is located on an out of town retail park so is surrounded by other shops including…read morepeacocks, asda living and pets at home. Also there are plenty of restaurants meaning it's a full afternoon out. The store its self is fairly large inside and holds a good stock level in all of its departments. The staff here, are always polite, friendly and helpful.

I've only ever properly explored the part of Rossiters that sells lots of gifts and knick knacks,…read morejust near the shop's entrance inside Royal Arcade - but in this section alone there's lots of lovely stuff I'd like to be able to afford! From funky ice cube trays to fridge photo frames, it's a great place to pick up small presents. There are some beautiful greetings cards, items of jewellery, well-made children's toys, a few men's accessories, travel bags, purses, umbrellas and much more. The whole place is more intimate than large department stores such as House of Fraser or John Lewis, and the feeling is one of quality over quantity. For me, the gift and homeware areas are probably the most appealing, but glancing into their other 'departments' they have a Homes & Gardens area, a kitchen department, a range of furniture, plus some fabrics, lamps, mirrors, and more. They also offer an interior design service, though I dread to think how much that costs.

Shops like this get me really excited. I'm a big girl when it comes to furniture, home and…read morekitchenware. I just want everything. If I had my way, my house would look like something out of 50s magazine. This store is surprisingly big, considering it's in an arcade, and there is so much in there. The kitchen section is my favourite, because it sells the most adorable retro baking things and teapots and really funky utensils and gadgets that I've never seen anywhere else. Their gift section is also fantastic with brands like L'Occitane and Burt's Bees for toiletries, some really pretty scarves and jewellery, and then beautiful gift bags and paper to wrap them in. It's a shame this department store is hidden away and now has to compete with John Lewis, because it sells such beautiful things and it could be so easily missed if you didn't know about it. It's expensive, but everything is so nice that if I want something, I have to have it however much it costs.

Pretty much smaller than the other Marks and Spencers but it has all the usual departments,…read moreclothes, food, home, a very nice café, and most important lingerie. It's a fairly well known and acknowledged fact that if you need a good bra there are few places better than Marks and Spencer. The range of other stuff in this branch isn't so wide but at least they understand their priorities. This is our first port of call in search of the perfectly fitting and not overpriced bra. There's parking outside but it can get a bit crazy here at the weekends. Somehow they thought it would be a good idea to put a load of great shops next to a totally inadequate car park.

I love this Marks and Spencer because it near and its out of town. It has a good selection of…read moreClothing items fo Men, Women and Children. It also have a coffee shop on the top floor and the best thing is the food hall. The staff are extremely helpful and very friendly. It also has a great range of christmas gifts and packing items. The dine 2 for £10 is also a good offer they have in the food hall whcih is worthy looking out for.

A good branch of this store, and large too, being over two floors. Everything for the home and…read moreoften at prices a lot lower than other places. Upstairs there's a great range of soft furnishings, lighting, lampshades, and a smaller collection of furniture. Downstairs you will find a good garden department, stationery, toys, and many other things besides. Worth having a browse round!

A great store, quite large and found in a pedestrianised area. Excellent for so many products for…read morethe home and at such good value for money too. I browsed there for some time yesterday and bought several things. I was impressed by the good quality but low prices on gardening products, laundry baskets, picture frames, doormats and towels. Friendly helpful staff (as I have found at all Wilkinson stores in different towns) and so I will be back!

Next is not my favourite shop. This branch, although smaller, is still not my favourite. The…read moreclothes just seem boring pretentious and over-priced. Maybe they're good quality but I've never really found out. Although we do go in there I don't think we ever bought anything except a pair of sunglasses. They don't have a big range of sunglasses but it was just one of those flukes. It's also one of those shops where you can't find a small size and we're all small. There's stuff for kids, women and men you can even get a Next iPhone app. Please!

This store is located on an out of town retail park so is surrounded by other shops including M&S,…read moreNewlook, TK Maxx and River Island to name but a few. There is also a Pizza Hutt restaurant meaning it's a full afternoon out. The store its self is fairly large inside and holds a good stock level in all of its departments including menswear, womenswear, childrens wear and its home department. The staff here, are always polite, friendly and helpful. However serving on the tills can sometimes be quite slow.

A great and surprisingly large shop, full of bargains in clothes for all the family. At any time of…read moreyear you can find reasonably priced, fashionable, clothes but I thought today that there were excellent reductions (as can be seen in my photos)! Plenty to choose from as well - also in shoes and nightwear. A good range of furniture, homewear and textiles can be found upstairs. Altogether well worth a browse when you're in Aberdare!

A great little store located within the town. It has some real bargains which are even cheaper at…read moresale time. Staff are always polite aand friendly. Although this store can be abit hit and miss it's well worth popping in!