Great shop, helpful staff, MOST prices were reasonable, but some were high, so felt i could get…read moresome things there, whilst others i can get cheaper buying online even with p/p charges. Was very interesting, and huge! would like to point out the free carpark on the shopping centre but dont go over the 2hrs free or you have to pay £60 fine ,{ although thats nothing to do with Hobbycraft, just want to pre-warn any customers that may go.} There were loads of staff, i think they outnumbered customers, and a little annoying as several times a member of staff was dodging around me shuffling items on the shelf where i was looking, which was a bit off putting, as it made me feel a little like i was being watched.If that happens when i go again it would probably stop me shopping there to be honest but ill give the benefit of the doubt this time. I was in a craft dream- world, walking along the isles with my mind racing with what i could make and use these things for,and really enjoying myself, so thats why the staff dodging around me was off-putting. All in all i loved all the stuff, i hope they keep an eye on their prices , and i would go again,hopefully without the staff hovering lol if your looking for something in particular im sure you will find it, the only they didnt stock that i wanted was Genesis Heat set paints would have given a 5/5 if i could get the paints i wanted and the staff issue.

this place looks small from the outside and then you walk in and it goes on for ever! it is a…read morelittle over packed inside but the staff are all helpful and i think they could pretty much help you with anything i always go here to get bits for my kids art draws! it isnt too expensive at all the prices are very reasonable.

Pastimes has had quite an expansion recently, but is still very friendly and staff will go all out…read moreto help in any way they can. Stock quite a ranger from art materials, paints pallettes, knitting materials haberdashery, cross stitch. Easy to park near by. Reminds of an alladins cave.

crowded and it looks like it may have been the same 100 years ago. staff are wonderful however. and…read moreits not the pastimes you might be thinking of btw.

Poppycraft is a small, family run craft shop. It has a wide variety of items for your crafting…read moreneeds, and if you need any help or advice then the staff are always willing to help. Items are clearly displayed and the prices are also clearly marked on the items so there is little confusion. The store is kept clean and tidy.

I love art and craft and this shop has all the needs I want. A bit small but its lovely and got…read morelots of crafty things for kids. Good prices too. Can never decide what i want to buy or what project to take on! Ranges from card making, sewing/stitching, drawing, paints, material art. Lots of fun!