A new Hobbycraft store is coming to Wimbledon just in time for Christmas.

The arts and crafts retailer has confirmed it will be opening a new store at the Plough Lane Retail Park on December 1.

There will be 18 new roles available at the store - across full time team leader positions and part time retail assistant roles.

Hobbycraft says in the last year there has been a resurgence in craft and it's How We Got Hooked Report revealed that Britain have rediscovered the power of making.

95 per cent of people said they were crafting during lockdown and tie dye, diamond painting and paint by number were among the most popular crafts during the first lockdown.

The new Hobbycraft store will offer customers the retailers’ extensive range of crafting products catering for beginners, experts, kids, crafters and party planners alike.

The Wimbledon store will also have a dedicated Custom Crafting area - a new area that introduces the digital personalisation Cricut tool to customers.

The space is designed to inspire shoppers as well as encourage them to try out products and crafting techniques.

Hobbycraft will is expected to announce full opening plans for the Plough Lane Retail Park, Plough Lane, Wimbledon, SW17 0BW store in November.

Good morning crafters. I am very excited to announce that @Hobbycraft will be opening a brand new store on 1st December 2021 on Plough Lane retail park Wimbledon. I look forward to seeing you all then. Andrew pic.twitter.com/LiuANISHJR