1. Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe - Located in St Marys Gate is the step back into your childhood experience sure to bring back old  memories of a misspent youth. Combined with excellent customer service and willingness to help. 

2. Shogun Games - Located in St Marys Gate next to Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe Shogun Games having seen a significant change this year is the local alternative to the high street for the gamers in your life this year. The shop goes the extra mile all year hosting tournaments for the local youths all year long and stocks a wide range of contemporary and retro video games to match any high street store - Also Stocks Accessories that are available nowhere else in Stafford.

3. Stafford Outdoor Leisure - Offers everything you could need for the outdoors man in your life this year. Including a wide range of practical clothing and equipment for all the adventures you have planned for 2013 and beyond.

4. Salter Street Toys - Your local alternative to the high street offers a range of handpicked contemporary and traditional toys and games to make your little prince and princesses smile on the big day. So why not pop in and see this hidden treasure trove.

5. Computer Ward (A Bestof Recommended Business) – The Computer Ward based on Browning Street offers a range of new and used laptops at competitive prices, PC’s can be built with the user in mind. Computer Ward also offers Tablets, iPads and computer accesories. http://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/stafford/business-guide/feature/computer-ward

6. Hartmans Jewellery (A Bestof Recommended Business) – Dean Hartman Master Jewellery maker offers personalised and customised designs of any piece of jewellery to beat any high street name. Dean commissions designs for Macys and Tiffanys so why not cut out the middle man by going to Dean’s boutique in Great Haywood. Guranteed to be a winner this Christmas. http://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/stafford/business-guide/feature/hartmans-jewellery

7. SOS - Urban and designer contemporary clothing based on Mill Street, a real hidden gem if you haven’t been in and saw what these guys have to offer then it’s highly recommended

8. Stafford Fancy Dress and Party -  Offering the widest range of costume and accessories for all shapes and sizes including Rover. With contemporary as well as the most loved costumes. Stafford Fancy Dress and Party is the place for all your dress up needs.

9. Guitar and Son - Your musical choice this christmas with a wide range of instruments but specialising in Guitars. A friendly, professional and knowledgeable service like no other. So if your loved ones are musical geniuses or just passionate then Guitar and Son on Eastgate Street is the place to go. 

10. John Woods Flower Centre - Whether it’s Flowers for a loved one or just to make somebody smile. Excellent customer service and with a passion for the little touches John Woods can help you deliver this christmas. With Flowers, Balloons, Chocolates and a wide range of accessories and complimentary gifts to suit all tastes.