Lucy Lou’s Boutique

Need a little retail therapy in Churchtown? Lucy Lou's Boutique on Cambridge Road is worth a look. It’s got a really solid 4.8 stars from over 100 reviews, which is always a good sign. They stock a decent range of women’s clothing and accessories – good if you're after something a bit different from the high street chains.

The prices are what you'd expect for a boutique, maybe a touch higher, but the quality is usually pretty good and they get new stuff in regularly. The ladies who run it are always friendly and helpful, never pushy, which I appreciate. It's the kind of place where they'll actually give you honest advice if something doesn't suit you!

Opening hours are pretty consistent through the week, 11am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. Saturday they open a bit earlier at 10am and close later at 5pm. Sunday is shorter, 11am to 3:30pm. Worth checking out their website if you want to see some of their stock before you head over.

If you’re driving, parking in Churchtown can be a pain, especially on weekends. Give yourself a bit of extra time to find a spot, or maybe hop on the train to the Churchtown station.