My visit to The Works

Full of discounted books, stationery, art supplies and more, The Works is a veritable treasure trove.

There are 300 stores in the UK and I must admit the first time I visited one, I thought it was going to be full of tonnes of cheap tat. I was actually put off going in as I expected to see plastic buckets and mop heads next to toilet rolls and dusters.

However, I have braved the store since and love it. I have bought small toys for party bag gifts, art pencils, quirky gifts, coloured card, an easel, stocking fillers and card making kits there.

The Works says it is now marketed as Britain’s leading discount store and they have very high stock turnover due to high demand from consumers.

I find that for basic art supplies, …