Any good craft supply places in or near Brighton?

[Twiga]

Need to source some stuff for Christmas cards and birth announcments - pefer to have a wander round somewhere rather than order on-line. Anyone know of anywhere good in terms of choice, service etc for craft stuff in or near Brighton? Ta x

[benbon]

hi the nearest decent place for craft things is hobby craft in crawely...
we defo need better ones down here

[Twiga]

Thanks benbon. Just moved down from Scotland recently so no idea of geography - how long would it take to get to crawely from Hove and can I get most things there? 29 wks pg with spd so not up for having to trawel too far for too long, so would be great to do a one stop shop even if it's a bit of a hike.

[biscuitsmustbedunkedintea]

Once out of Brighton, Crawley's 20 odd miles north on the A23.

Slightly nearer is a craft place on the slip road at Hickstead exit, again on the A23, but only 10 miles away. Can't think what the name of it is, but my neighbour is a card crafter and thats where she gets her stuff from.