The grand unveiling of the new Primark store is now less than 24 hours away, as the new store will be opening its doors for business for the first time at 10am tomorrow morning (Thursday 5^th August).

The store's opening times are as follows:

Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 18:00
Sunday 11:00 - 17:00 

While you're in Walsall town centre, please take the time to support your local businesses too; not only do they add variety to our town centre, but you can also find unique goods that you can’t find in most large retailers.

Here are some of Walsall town centre's most recommended businesses:

Food & Drink

• Hot Woks Noodle Bar – A fantastic noodle bar on Bridge Street that offers Oriental cuisine with a twist, freshly cooked right in front of you - it brings a bit of Bangkok to the streets of Walsall
• Smokeys - With food good enough to make you think that you were in America and not in the heart of Walsall, Smokeys on Station Street has carefully selected its menu to bring that taste of America straight to your table - why not try their Monster Challenge Burger while you're there?!
• Aunt Sally’s – For an authentic taste of the Caribbean with signature dishes that you won’t find anywhere else in Walsall, look no further than Aunt Sally’s on Bridge Street
• Rooster Hut – Maybe you’re looking for something on the go? Rooster Hut is your one stop shop for superb quality takeaway food, with a variety of great tasting chicken at their shop on Abelwell Street. Be sure to try their Peri Peri chicken!
• The Black Country Arms – Located on Walsall High Street, this pub is renowned for its fantastic range of hand-pulled real ales and ciders – why not give them a try after your shopping trip? They are the perfect accompaniment to their selection of meals, including their Beef & Suffolk ale casserole which is served in a Yorkshire pudding bowl with creamy mash
• The Sweet Shop – If you’re looking for some sweet treats instead of a hearty meal, The Sweet Shop stocks a superb range of traditional and retro sweets that can transport you back to your childhood in an instant. The shop is ideally situated on Walsall High Street
• Fletcher’s Cake Studio – No day would be complete without cake! Fletchers Cake Studio on Stafford Street is a treasure trove of cakey goodness with cakes in variety of designs for every occasion
• Five Rivers Á La Carte - Offering style and sophistication, Five Rivers Á La Carte is an unforgettable dining experience with impeccable service and delicious dishes and can be found on Vicarage Place
• The Wheatsheaf - With plenty of live music events and a fantastic range of bears, The Wheatsheaf has a great reputation as one of the most reommended public houses, bars and inns in Walsall. Find out for yourself, and visit The Wheatsheaf on the Birmingham Road
   

Hair and Beauty

• Costa del Sol – With modern equipment and professional staff, Costa del Sol is a great place to work on your tan. New customers can also try out the sun beds at Costa del Sol for 20p per minute during their first tanning session!
• Vito Hair and Beauty – Renowned for their outstanding reputation, Vito Hair and Beauty is home to fully qualified and highly experienced staff who will help transform your hair. Find Vito Hair and Beauty on Victorian Arcade
• Daxie's - Afro & European Hair Salon – Whatever your hair type, the highly qualified and versatile stylists at Daxie's on Station Road can give your hair a style that you'll love

Shopping

• Hand of Time - If you've got a watch that you've never gotten round to getting repaired, now's your opportunity! Hand of Time is a hidden gem in Victoria Arcade tha provide an amazing watch repair and key cutting service
• Heaven Sent Cards and Gifts Ltd - Located on the ground floor of The Crossing at St Paul's in Darwall Street, Heaven Sent Cards and Gifts is full of a beautiful selection of goods - only trouble is, you'll be spoilt for choice!
• Helen's Haberdashery - Located in Victorian Arcade, Helen's Haberdashery is constantly well stocked with a vast range of materials and goods, perfect for both the experienced crafter and novice. Helen provides fantastic customer service to ensure that all of her customers are satisfied and happy
• Happy Vapers - Happy Vapers are one of the leading electronic cigarette and vaping retailers in Walsall and are conveniently located on Ablewell Street, where you'll find expert advice and help
• Forget Me Not - Being a family run business, Forget Me Not prides themselves on their friendly yet professional service that provide such a vast range of flowers for every occasion imaginable. Give their store a visit on Station Road and be amazed by their selection of flowers and flower arrangements
• Easy Living Mobility - Perhaps you or someone you know are interested in finding more information out about mobility products and vehicles, Easy Living Mobility have a range of products that will help you to live an easier lifestyle. Visit their superstore on Shaw Street
• Hair of the Dog - Offering a high standard of care for pampered pooches, Hair of the Dog has built an excellent reputation for professional and affordable dog grooming. If you are interested in learning more about their services, their shop is on Ablewell Street
• Computa-Tec Systems - a great choice for computer repairs, laptop repairs, virus removal and other issues are offered as well as a range of accessories and upgrades. Visit the team in their store on Ablewell Street
• Duncan James - Duncan James have a fantastic range of menswear available to hire and to purchase. The shop is located on Mountrath Street and offers high quality suits with a personal service

Not much of a shopper?

• M.N.A Gaming - Maybe you're more of a gamer than a shopping enthusiast, then visit the place to be for all things gaming. M.N.A Gaming provides outstanding facilities for gaming including online and offline computer use, board games, trading games, and much more. Visit M.N.A Gaming in St Pauls building to get your game on
• Eerie Ink Ltd - Whether you're a tattoo enthusiast or a first-timer, Eerie Ink's friendly staff will put you completely at ease. Located on George Street, opposite Asda, Eerie Ink is very popular, friendly professional tattooing and piercing studio with a passion for art in all forms

To find fantastic recommended businesses in other areas of Walsall, click here to scroll through our different business categories.

If you're looking for fun summer activities to do with the kids in Walsall over the next few months, click here to read our blog on free attractions for kids this summer, or click here to join our Facebook event for free events in Walsall which is regularly updated.