Next

Alright, if you're after clothes and bits for the house, Next in town is a solid shout. It's not exactly groundbreaking, but it's reliable. You'll find it right in the middle of Southport, easy to get to. They've got a decent Google rating of 3.9 from 53 reviews, so folks generally seem happy enough.

You know what you're getting with Next: decent quality for the price, and they usually have something for everyone. Price-wise, it's mid-range, so expect to pay a bit more than Primark but less than the designer shops on Lord Street. The opening hours are pretty good too; they're open late most nights, until 8pm Monday to Friday, which is handy if you work during the day. Weekends are a bit shorter, closing at 6pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday.

They do clothes for men, women and kids, plus a homeware section upstairs. It can get pretty busy on Saturdays, especially around lunchtime, so be prepared to queue at the tills.

Worth checking their website if you're after something specific, or give them a ring on 0333 005 5219. Just a heads up: parking in town isn't always easy, especially on market days, so factor that in.