Lakeland

Seeing that Lakeland had opened a location in Wimbledon made me incredibly happy. For a gal who has a penchant for homemaking-​type-​adventures, this place is like Mecca. Bakeware, cookware, canning supplies, household cleaning & gadgets, and all the little things for your kitchen in particular that you never knew you needed. Lakeland is like magic. I particularly like that they carry cake decorating tools, dyes, flavors, etc. for far less cost than other London outlets (such as Jane Asher). They offer the Star Kay White line of oils & flavors to the UK (which I believe is exclusive due to the dual-​branded labeling). Very friendly staff members here as well.
So glad to know this location is nearish to me! I will most definitely be back whenever I’m in need of kitchen goodies!

For an area to know that it has officially made middle class respectability, many tests can be performed. It is therefore with a sigh that Wimbledon residents can breathe a sigh of relief that Lakeland has decided to grace the Centre Court Shopping Centre with one of their latest store openings
Being a keen cook, it is nice to have access to Lakeland’s specialist kitchenware locally. They do cater to the masses with popular lines like tapping into the cupcake craze but they do also sell stuff like silicone baking sheets, which would interest more adventurous cooks
Everything is laid out in a dangerously appealing and inviting manner, meaning that in a moment of weakness, you may find yourself walking out with an ice cream cone maker — incidentally £29.99 for the waffle iron and £3.95 for the cone mould around which you shape your hot waffle. And no, I didn’t walk out with one though I was interested to see it
They are a little pricey compared to professional kitchenware companies but I applaud them for making an extra level of cooking accessible to the general public. The staff are keen to help, so do pick their brains if you need any help or advice
Incidentally, it’s nice to see a new store opening in Wmbledon after a spate of recent retail shop closures. Long live the high street!