The Works

The Works is a UK-based retailer primarily dealing in discount books. In addition to books, The Works also sells arts and craft items, gifts, toys and games, stationery, and audiovisual goods.

Opening Times:

Monday to Saturday
8:30 -17:30

Sunday
10:30 - 16:30

Contact:

Telephone: 0161 628 5037
Website: theworks.co.uk

Travel By Car

Leave Junction 22 of the M60 and follow the signs for the A62 to Oldham Town Centre, then pick up the signs for Spindles Town Square.

From the M62, leave Junction 20 onto the A627(M) and follow the signs to Oldham Town Centre, then pick up the signs for Spindles Town Square.

The Centre is well signed for other local traffic approaching from surrounding towns.

All taxis can drop passengers close to the Centre.

Car Parking

Parking Tariff
0-1 hours £1.10
1-2 hours £1.80
2-3 hours £2.10
3-4 hours £2.40
4-5 hours £3.00
Over 5 hours £6.00
Saturday: £1 for 3 hours
Sunday: FREE for first 4 hours
Normal tariff applies thereafter

Car Park Opening Times
Monday – Saturday… 7:00 – 17:30 (closing at 19:00)
Sundays & Bank Holidays… 9:30 – 16:30 (closing at 17:30)

Please note that the car park prices on our website are correct and that prices issued on other websites or affiliates are not guaranteed to be correct.

Travel By Bus

All local buses and National Express services stop at the Central Bus Station on Cheapside, adjacent to the Shopping Centre.

Local bus services are run by GMPTE – click here to visit their website

View the GMPTE Route Planner here.

Travel By Tram

For more information on travelling by metrolink to the centre and the most up to date timetable.

View the tram time table.

Centre Opening Times

Monday – Saturday… 9:00 – 17:30
Sunday & Bank Holidays… 10:30 – 16:30

We are open 7 days a week, giving you the flexibility to shop when you want.

Store Guide

Visit our store guide page for locations of stores.

Store Guide