Gate-side books and toys in Terminal 1
The Works sits airside in Terminal 1 at Birmingham Airport, handy if you’ve cleared security early and want something to read or keep kids busy before boarding. Expect the usual BHX pricing uplift, but many items still come in under £10, which is rare for airport retail.
Opening hours generally track morning to evening departures in T1, so you’ll usually find it open from early check-in waves through the last bank of flights. It’s a quick walk from most common UK and European departure gates, so you can duck in and still be at the gate when boarding starts.
This branch leans into low-cost paperbacks, puzzle books, colouring sets, and craft kits, with frequent multibuy offers like “3 for £5” or “3 for £10” on selected titles. Stationery runs from £1 pens up to bigger art sets around the £15 mark, so you can plug a specific gap rather than buying a full airport-priced haul.
If you need something to keep a child occupied for a two‑hour flight, look at the smaller activity packs and sticker books near the front tills; they’re light, under £5, and fit in a seat pocket. Larger board games and bulkier craft sets are less practical once you’re squeezing everything into one cabin bag.
One simple tip: if you’re eyeing books, scan the promotion tables first, then compare with the standard shelves behind them; the same title sometimes appears both places, and the promo sticker can save a couple of pounds per copy.