Ashley Kitchen & Bathroom Design Centre

If you're thinking of doing up your kitchen or bathroom, and want to keep it local, Ashley Kitchen & Bathroom Design Centre on Eastbank Street is worth a look. They’ve been around for years, and seem to know their stuff, rated a solid 4.9 stars from 23 Google reviews. It's in town centre, so dead easy to get to.

They aren’t open weekends, which is a bit of a pain if you work during the week, but they are there 9:15am-5pm Monday to Friday, so you can always try and pop in on your lunch break. Give them a ring on 01704 562079 if you want to check something before you go.

I've not used them myself, but I know a few people who have, and they’ve always said Ashley's were good at listening to what they actually wanted, rather than trying to sell them the most expensive stuff. Their website's not the flashiest, but it's got the basics.

Parking in town can be a nightmare, so either give yourself plenty of time to find a spot or consider the train – it's only a short walk from Southport station.