Christmas shopping for kids in Ilfracombe

Want to put your money back in to our town and support local businesses in Ilfracombe this Christmas? Buy local and pick up everything you need to make your little ones faces light-up on Christmas morning.

Despite it being mid-October and with Halloween and Bonfire Night still to come, we can't deny that the countdown to Christmas has begun. Toys, advent calendars, gifts and xmas goodies are all gracing the shelves of our local shops. So hit the High Street now to get a head-start on your Christmas shopping for the kids.

Make sure your children celebrate Christmas in style by buying them a special new outfit to wear on Christmas day and at parties over the New Year. Visit the Factory Shop or Tinker Tailor Party Shop for some fun seasonal dress-up outfits and accessories to get them in the party spirit. For tiny tots, Plus Fives on the High Street has plenty of cute clothes to choose from at purse-friendly prices.

As well as cut-price clothes, The Factory Shop are also selling everything you need to make your munchkin's Christmas magical. Advent calendars, tinsel and tree decorations, christmas cards and toys as well as winter essentials such as hats, scarves, gloves and PJ's are currently stacked on the shelves.

For more gift ideas, take a look in The Toy Cupboard for fun and games galore suitable for all ages. Ilfracombe Book Shop may not be an obvious place to pick out presents but they have a well-stocked children's section full of choice for any avid young readers out there.

If you're looking for a special gift for a girlie girl, balalabeads tucked away at the top of Fore Street specialises in build-your-own jewellery products. With beads for sale with names such as 'candy pop', 'diva', 'roller boogie' and 'princess punk' it's a personal present that your tween princess is sure to adore. Conningtons Jewellers on the High Street also have some pretty gifts and eye-catching earrings aimed at youngsters.

Where will you be doing your Christmas shopping this year? As ever, please let us know by commenting below.