
The Works
📍 Unit 27, Oberhausen Mall, Hill Street Shopping Centre, Middlesbrough TS1 1TB, UK
About The Works
The Works in Middlesbrough is a popular retail destination located conveniently within the Oberhausen Mall at the Hill Street Shopping Centre. Renowned for its wide selection, this discount store offers a diverse range of products from books and stationery to arts & crafts supplies, toys, and games, making it a go-to spot for gifts and everyday essentials.
Visitors consistently praise the store's extensive variety, noting that it caters to both children and adults with numerous pastimes and creative options. With a commendable Google rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, customers often highlight the friendly and knowledgeable staff who are ready to assist. It's particularly noted for providing great value, often being a more affordable alternative for similar items. While known for books, the store has expanded its focus to include a strong emphasis on art, children's toys, and games, ensuring there's always something new to discover.
Visiting Information
The Works operates Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The store is wheelchair accessible, ensuring a comfortable shopping experience for all. Payment is convenient, with options including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments, though cash is also accepted.
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📍 Unit 27, Oberhausen Mall, Hill Street Shopping Centre, Middlesbrough TS1 1TB, UK
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Showing 5 of 39 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 5 February 2026.
Hello everyone. It's not a million pounds thing but just hurt me that's why I am sharing with you guys. I bought this note book with the label massive savings when I get back my home I peel off the sticker and the original price was £1. I don't mind to pay £2 if they don't lie. But my question is why they play with people, do they think we are stupid? It's really embarrassing belive me most of trader are playing like this. I don't want to say anything more. But I am sorry if it hurts some one
This has a range of toys, past times for both children and adults. Certainly cheaper than say WH Smith. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The store in Middlesbrough is bigger, but sometimes the Stockton store will have things in stock which have sold out at the bigger store. Has it's own loyalty card too
Great shop for gifts but not so much choice for books now. More focused on art and childrens toys and games. Friendly helpful staff.
Go in for novels,three for a fiver. Sometimes nothing i want and other times there's loads. Quite happy with the place for that but i think other than books the rest is rather tatty. Thats me though.
Great place for bargain books. Stock changes regularly. Staff always helpful.