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FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT

Unusual gifts at great value for money

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  • How friendly the staff are. The shop is full of quirky amazingness!! :)

    Laura H Davis Avatar Laura H Davis
    01/05/13

  • Love this place - perfect for the gift for that person who you never know what to get for them!... read more

    Kelly Ronneburg Avatar Kelly Ronneburg
    10/08/17

  • Love this place - perfect for the gift for that person who you never know what to get for them!... read more

    Kelly Ronneburg Avatar Kelly Ronneburg
    10/08/17

  • I love everything about this shop from the tinkling toadstools to the handbags, the wonderful friendly and helpful staff to... read more

    She Terry Avatar She Terry
    28/04/13

  • I always find "Something different" in this shop. Never leave empty handed!

    Ruth Hawksworth Avatar Ruth Hawksworth
    03/04/13

  • This shop is beautiful and the staff so very helpful. They have provided exceptional customer service and the handbag I... read more

    Karen Austin Avatar Karen Austin
    24/11/16

  • I love your little shop.Always have a nice chat with you,my friends and I have a good giggle.Have bought many... read more

    Wendy Smith Avatar Wendy Smith
    10/08/17

  • I came in on Saturday looking "for something different" as presents for my bridesmaids and found your lovely friendship hearts... read more

    Rachel Boyd Avatar Rachel Boyd
    28/04/13

  • Love this little aladdin's cave of gifts. Excellent customer service and it's very hard to leave there without NEEDING to... read more

    Debbie Gillett-Smith Avatar Debbie Gillett-Smith
    16/08/17

  • Visiting stratford and came across this shop such a lovely place with so many handbags which i was lucky enough... read more

    Christina Jessica Young Avatar Christina Jessica Young
    11/04/15

  • This shop is beautiful and the staff so very helpful. They have provided exceptional customer service and the handbag I... read more

    Karen Austin Avatar Karen Austin
    24/11/16

  • Thank you for putting the xmas dex i requested by for me that i picked up earlier this week. Lovely... read more

    Jemma Slocombe Avatar Jemma Slocombe
    19/02/14

  • Love this little aladdin's cave of gifts. Excellent customer service and it's very hard to leave there without NEEDING to... read more

    Debbie Gillett-Smith Avatar Debbie Gillett-Smith
    16/08/17

  • Love it. X

    Caroline Skinner Avatar Caroline Skinner
    19/12/13

  • Lovely shop! Great staff. Will definitely go again.

    Veronica Riches Avatar Veronica Riches
    11/12/16

  • Lovely shop! Great staff. Will definitely go again.

    Veronica Riches Avatar Veronica Riches
    11/12/16

  • Gorgeous little shop, full of allsorts. I just couldn't pick a favourite item as they are all beautiful. Love the... read more

    Aimee Wilkins Avatar Aimee Wilkins
    29/08/17

  • I paid a visit to this lovely little shop today and i wasnt disappointed.Wonderful choice of stock,a lovely lady served... read more

    Debbie Potter Avatar Debbie Potter
    30/07/15

  • My review on your shop would simply say it is the best independent shop in town, fabulous gifts, brilliant laugh... read more

    Zoe Grisenthwaite Avatar Zoe Grisenthwaite
    11/08/17

  • Love this shop, great for presents x

    Julie Gwilliam Avatar Julie Gwilliam
    02/03/14

  • Lots of different things to look at and very friendly.x.

    Mandy Wight Avatar Mandy Wight
    01/05/13

  • Love this shop � full of great pressie ideas �

    Daniel Whild Avatar Daniel Whild
    09/03/18

  • Visiting stratford and came across this shop such a lovely place with so many handbags which i was lucky enough... read more

    Christina Jessica Young Avatar Christina Jessica Young
    11/04/15

  • Gorgeous little shop, full of allsorts. I just couldn't pick a favourite item as they are all beautiful. Love the... read more

    Aimee Wilkins Avatar Aimee Wilkins
    29/08/17

  • A fantastic little shop with so much to see inside and out. My daughter loves all the fairy village goods... read more

    Catherine Howard Nicholson Avatar Catherine Howard Nicholson
    01/09/17

  • Great for gifts and treats! Especially lovely handbags!!

    Andrea Morris Avatar Andrea Morris
    14/04/13

  • I love visiting the shop every time I pop to Stratford as there's always something different to see. Staff are... read more

    Natalie Angel Avatar Natalie Angel
    16/08/17

  • Loved this shop it is different will go back again

    Daniel Payne Avatar Daniel Payne
    25/09/16

  • Love this shop, great value and fabulous gift ideas.

    Liz Edwards Avatar Liz Edwards
    31/08/17

  • Lovely little independent shop for gifts and treats for myself. Helpful staff, very friendly. Worth a nose... read more

    Paula Fairbrother Avatar Paula Fairbrother
    19/08/17

  • Theres always a surprise instore whenever you visit....always something gorgeous or creative that catches your eye. By far my favourite... read more

    Gill Evans Avatar Gill Evans
    31/08/17

  • Love this shop, great value and fabulous gift ideas.

    Liz Edwards Avatar Liz Edwards
    31/08/17

  • love your window displays,so inviting and colourful,love how the shop changes over the seasons xxx

    Yvonne Andrew Avatar Yvonne Andrew
    01/05/13

  • This shop is amazing. Lovely gifts and quality stuff. The shopkeepers made us feel so welcome... thanks for the... read more

    Ilse Verhoeven Avatar Ilse Verhoeven
    05/11/15

  • Loved this shop it is different will go back again

    Daniel Payne Avatar Daniel Payne
    25/09/16

  • Love going in to.see.all the lovely goods/gifts and I always come out with something

    Diane Wildish Avatar Diane Wildish
    13/02/15

  • Lovely little independent shop for gifts and treats for myself. Helpful staff, very friendly. Worth a nose... read more

    Paula Fairbrother Avatar Paula Fairbrother
    19/08/17

  • Love going in to.see.all the lovely goods/gifts and I always come out with something

    Diane Wildish Avatar Diane Wildish
    13/02/15

  • Just bought a beautiful handbag from here today, lovely unusual gifts, can't wait to visit again

    Diana Meese Avatar Diana Meese
    11/08/16

  • I bought 2 lovely scarves & received exceptional customer service. There are lots of gorgeous homewares as well as clothing... read more

    Angie Lou Moore Avatar Angie Lou Moore
    13/02/17

  • I bought 2 lovely scarves & received exceptional customer service. There are lots of gorgeous homewares as well as clothing... read more

    Angie Lou Moore Avatar Angie Lou Moore
    13/02/17

  • This was the first shop I walked into today. What beautiful bags. I am so so happy with my silver... read more

    Clydene Maestrami Avatar Clydene Maestrami
    14/07/16

  • A wonderful shop, absolutely love my new bag!

    Philippa Peagram Avatar Philippa Peagram
    24/01/14

  • What a lovely shop and wonderful staff. So many gorgeous things in such a small shop. Will definitely be buying... read more

    Wendy Wood Avatar Wendy Wood
    01/06/18

  • A fantastic little shop with so much to see inside and out. My daughter loves all the fairy village goods... read more

    Catherine Howard Nicholson Avatar Catherine Howard Nicholson
    01/09/17

  • I love your little shop.Always have a nice chat with you,my friends and I have a good giggle.Have bought many... read more

    Wendy Smith Avatar Wendy Smith
    10/08/17

  • The best place for random quirky cards and lovely fun gifts

    Viki East Avatar Viki East
    18/08/17

  • Fantastic shop, love the quirky cards and gifts!

    Siân Meenan Avatar Siân Meenan
    03/04/13

  • Love this shop, always something new and lovely every time I go in!

    Kate Hunter Avatar Kate Hunter
    30/05/12

  • If you need something unusual or special this is the shop to visit. Beautiful products at good prices. I love... read more

    Dawn Harris Avatar Dawn Harris
    29/08/17

HOW TO CONTACT US

15 Meer Street

Stratford upon Avon

CV37 6QB

Directions
01789 292618
Message us on Facebook
shop@forsomethingdifferent.com
Opening Hours

Monday

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Tuesday

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Wednesday

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thursday

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday

10:00 am – 5:30 pm

Saturday

10:00 am – 5:30 pm

Sunday

10:30 am – 4:30 pm

WE ARE HERE

About Us

For Something Different is a friendly family-run business situated in Stratford upon Avon. We’ve been trading for nearly twenty years, first under the name Garden Images and then under our current name. We’ve stayed true to our green-fingered roots, selling a small selection of gardening equipment and ornaments, and over the years we have added a few more strings to our bow.

We pride ourselves on offering a unique shopping experience; whether you’re searching for a gift for a loved one or looking to treat yourself, we’ve got you covered. Our stock ranges from quality Italian leather handbags and silver and pearl jewellery, to humorous greetings cards and mugs, to scarves, ponchos and other apparel, and many more things besides!

We’re positioned in the very heart of Stratford upon Avon, a stone’s throw away from Shakespeare’s Birthplace. Stratford is a hub of activity all year round and we’re proud to be a part of it! We pitch up at the fantastic River Festival every summer, and in the winter months you’ll find us spreading festive cheer at the Stratford Christmas Markets.

Whatever you’re looking for, our welcoming and knowledgeable staff will be on hand to point you in the right direction. And if something catches your eye on our social media pages but you can’t make it to the shop, we offer a mail order service as well. Nothing is too big an ask; we’ll help you to find something just a little bit different!

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