Binns

Bins or House of Fraser which it is linked to is very easy to find in Middlesbrough. On the main shopping street opposite Debenhams. The basement is the men’s floor with expensive brands such as French Connection and Scot and Lyle, ground floor is mainly handbags and premium beauty products where once again those on the counters of brands such as YSL, Dior, and other big names think they are too good to talk to you.
The 1^st floor is my favourite having Warehouse, Oasis, All Saints, Bench and Coast on it. There is also a big underwear range including Wonderbra where the women are nice and chatty. Bins is quieter and cooler than the other department stores. It’s quite an original building with no escalators (lifts of course) and quite simple but effective décor. There is also a café and a home and children’s wear section.

i always enjoy shopping at binns, quality is second to none, huge variety of choice in all depatrments, café always lovely they do a great afternoon tea

I love the stairs in this place! They’re towards the back and spiral, I remember when I was little I used to go to the top and look down. But for those not fond of walking there are lifts! It’s easily accessible from the high street, and it’s right near Captain Cooks Square.
The basement has a café and mens wear. The ground is makeup, accessories, shoes and bags (essential for us girls!). I would definitely recommend the shoe department here especially at sale time, there are some really nice shoes and heels often more than half price, I got some coast heels for about £70, a bargain I thought!
The first floor is younger womens fashion with oasis, coast and warehouse, it’s quite pricy usually but hit it at sale time for really good reductions, especially in the coast and warehouse sections. Childrens section is also on this floor.
The second floor is older womens fashion but for the younger don’t be put off as there are often some good bargains lurking about. The third floor is china, the fourth homeware and the fifth beds. It’s a really nice organised shop with generally helpful staff. It’s a very posh awe inspiring place but it’s good to shop at, just make sure you look out for sale dates!