Amsterdam's largest general market sells everything from pillows to prawns at great prices. The clothes on sale tend to be run-of-the-mill cheapies.

For the baby or toddler who has it all, Broer & Zus makes gift-giving a cinch with its handmade toys, adorable T-shirts with goofy slogans and a selection of some seriously...

Dappermarkt is a locals' market: prices don't rise to match the number of visitors. It sells all the usual market fodder, and plenty of cheap clothes.

Amsterdam's most notable department store has a great household goods department and a decent mix of clothing (designer and own-label), kids' wear, jewellery, cosmetics, shoes...

A beautiful range of maternity and baby clothes (including premature sizes) in cotton, wool and linen. You'll also find cotton nappies, plus various childbirth videos for those...

Prices range from reasonable to ultra-low; quality varies too. Clothes for men, women, teens and kids.

Kites, kites and yet more kites - well, you've got to do something with all the Dutch wind. Also a quirky array of boomerangs, yo-yos and kaleidoscopes can be found at this...

Broken Barbies and battered bears are restored to health by Mr Kramer, a doctor for old-fashioned dolls and teddies who has practised here for 25 years. In the same shop,...

Metz is wonderful for upmarket gifts: designer furniture, glass and opulent accessories are all available. For lunch with a view, make for the top-floor restaurant designed by...

Budding Kasparovs take note: this is the place to come to for a glorious selection of chess sets, from African to ultra-modern examples.

DIY kits and a ready-made parade that includes electric trains, modern and vintage vehicles and some truly adorable and intimate dolls' houses.

V&D means good quality at prices just a step up from HEMA. There's a staggering array of toiletries, cosmetics, leather goods and watches, clothing and underwear for the whole...

Thousands of books - mainstream and literary - plus magazines and videos, all in English. The large children's section is delightful.

Amsterdam's largest general market sells everything from pillows to prawns at great prices. The clothes on sale tend to be run-of-the-mill cheapies.