The closest Smyths Toys in Sussex is based in Crawley in the Acorn Retail Park (Image: Google Maps)
One of the world’s largest retailers of children’s toys will open a second branch in Sussex this autumn.
Smyths Toys has announced it will be opening a superstore in Sovereign Harbour Retail Park in Eastbourne on October 17.
The closest Smyths Toys in Sussex is in Crawley in the Acorn Retail Park.
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A planning application submitted in April to Eastbourne Borough Council revealed that Smyths will be taking over the unit that was occupied by Bensons For Beds.
Bensons For Beds shut for good after a closing down sale earlier this year.
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