TK Maxx

I've shopped all over the north west, I know, it's a hard life isn't it. But to be perfectly honest with you, I've yet to find a branch of TK Maxx that is as good as this Southport one. I think there's a major reason for this. It's kind of the same reason the Carmarthen one in Wales is so good. Because these branches are situated in small towns, not all the good clothes go in five minutes.

One aspect of the Southport branch I hugely liked was its shoe department and the gifts too. There was literally a ton of choice and I was in need of some new Bear Paw boots (like Uggs, but way cooler) and was simply spoilt with pairs of different boot lengths, colours, made of wool or suede; it was rather marvellous. And since I was buying Christmas presents at the time, the gift boxes, full of designer soapies and scented fancies and even toasty slipper socks alongside sleeping masks and fleecy pyjamas, well, let's just say all the females in my life were treated and then some, particularly with the range of delicious chocolates, fudges, toffees and candies on offer.

This branch has a particularly good homeware department too, with everything from scented candles to magazine racks, tasteful wall hangings and gargantuan floor lamps... and this is only scratching the surface. Years ago I found a bright purple Afghan hippy coat here and wore it to death throughout my college years... it was something of a trademark, let me tell you. I might not get away with such frivolous clothing items at the age of 26, but for any budding fashionistas out there I'd highly recommend this TK Maxx.

This is a great brand and this is a good example. Quite a large store and well stocked. Always a good selection of extra discount items. Staff do their job.