Love hobby craft as has practically everything to make something fun with your child or even play…read morewith from play dough, paints to sticker books. For the older children and adults model planes to build to cake decorating stuff. so wanting to get arty or creative then check out a hobby craft.

Hobbycraft is amazing, no matter where in the country it is. The Orpington store in Nugent's retail…read morepark is enormous! Situated on two floors there is literally everything you could and would want to find relating to crafts and the arts. Pricing and designs are the same as in every Hobbycraft and the service is decent. It's such a huge store you can spend a very long time inside.

If you love aeroplanes then you will be in heaven as this little model shop on Chatterton Road…read more Avicraft is a small shop that specialises in aircraft modelling. They have everything you need to build your very own jet, it's just a shame it won't be able to fly you away to an exotic country! The prices for parts and pieces will vary on sizing and quality. I love this store because it just seems so nostalgic and you expect to see little kids in wartime costumes running about making aeroplane noises!

There are too few model shops left in London/Kent. This is my favourite for all those hard to find…read morebits (and really smart flying machines) and a really decent range of model building supplies, they even have a nifty laser cutting service. Good points ...... Open late on thursdays........Not so good.......closed on Wednesday and sunday ( when I usually break my stuff)

Patch and mix crafts is an excellent local fabric shop that provides all you need to make fabulous…read morecreations. Its a very friendly atmostphere, and the owner of the shop is incredibly welcoming. i look foward to visiting again.