{"id":66493,"date":"2026-09-23T13:05:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T12:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/?p=66493"},"modified":"2026-09-23T13:07:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T12:07:27","slug":"the-works-to-open-new-store-in-east-grinstead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/2026\/09\/23\/the-works-to-open-new-store-in-east-grinstead\/","title":{"rendered":"The Works to open new store in East Grinstead"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Shoppers in East Grinstead are set to get even more choice this autumn, as The Works opens the doors to a brand-new store on London Road on Thursday, September 24th.<\/p>

Located at 39 London Road, West Sussex, East Grinstead, RH19 1AW, the new store will bring even more great-value books, arts and crafts, toys, games and stationery to the area, along with an estimated 7 new jobs for the local community.<\/p>

With a The Works already a familiar favourite at Unit 88 County Mall, Crawley, the exciting new opening means local shoppers will now have even more opportunities to browse, discover and enjoy brilliant deals and big-brand products from Disney, Marvel, Bluey, and beyond.<\/p>

Founded in 1981, The Works is all about making creativity, learning and screen-free fun accessible for everyone. Whether it\u2019s picking up a new book, discovering a craft activity or finding a family game night favourite, the retailer is known for helping customers enjoy everyday moments without stretching their budgets.<\/p>

Catherine Quinn,\u00a0Store Manager at The Works, East Grinstead, said:<\/strong> \u201cAs Store Manager, I\u2019m incredibly proud to be bringing a space to East Grinstead where everyone can explore great-value books, crafts and activities, and enjoy those all-important moments of creativity and play.<\/p>

We\u2019re looking forward to opening our doors and giving the community the chance to discover something new, whatever their interests!\u201d<\/p>

Debbie Jamieson, Chief People and Retail Officer at The Works, added:<\/strong> \u201cWe\u2019re delighted to be bringing a new The Works store to the area, giving families another place to find great-value books, crafts and activities.<\/p>

\u201cEncouraging reading, learning, creativity and play is at the heart of what we do, and we\u2019re passionate about providing affordable, screen-free ways for people to spend time together. We\u2019re proud to be joining the community and look forward to becoming a go-to destination for local shoppers.\u201d<\/p>

When the doors open, shoppers can take advantage of The Works\u2019 popular multibuy deals, including 10 for \u00a310 Kids picture books, 2 for \u00a312 gifts and puzzles, and 3 for \u00a37.50 fiction titles. The new store will also be stocked with must-read books such as The Christmas Tree Farm<\/em>, Bonfire and Bliss Bookstore<\/em>, The Hunger Games: Survival Edition<\/em> and West of Forever<\/em>, alongside trending ranges including Block Tech, K-Pop, Halloween, Christmas puzzles and Kids Craft. Customers can also pick up autumn essentials from PlayWorks, including the popular Bubble Machine, as well as essentials for both children and adults, with prices starting from just \u00a31.<\/p>

The store will be open 9am – 5:30pm Monday – Saturday and 10am \u2013 4pm on Sundays.<\/p>

Those who are interested in applying for a role at the East Grinstead store should visit: Explore our jobs – The Works<\/a><\/p>

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