Educational Toys
Reviews and ratings of quality, hand-picked, UK websites
The British Museum Store
• The British Museum Online Store
Headers: The Egyptian Shop, The Gift Shop, The Children's Shop, The Exhibition Shop, The Book Shop, Persia, Egypt, Greek & Roman, Britain & Europe, Asia, Africa, Books, Stationery, Kids, Sculpture, Jewellery, Clothing & Accessories
A cornucopia of goodies from the official British Museum shop. Huge selection of books to choose from on a very wide variety of topics plus gifts, games and toys.
• International Deliveries Available
Science Museum Store
• www.sciencemuseumstore.com
Headers: Handy Gadgets, For the Home, Discovery, Fun & Games, Engineer, Take Off
Who doesn't love the Science Museum? (Especially now that its free to get in!) For those of us who don't live in London, we can use the website to browse all the latest gadgets and toys in the Science Museum store or order a catalogue. Better still, join the mailing list and get the latest special offers and bargains. You can also buy prints from the collections of the Science Museum, The National Railway Museum and the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television.
BrightMinds
• http://brightminds.co.uk
Headers: Educational Toys, Educational Games, Educational Software
Educational toys for ages 0-14 years, covering a variety of topics from science to art and crafts. Excellent choice. BrightMinds is based in Radstock, BATH. Buy online or request a catalogue.
• Special Features: 28 day returns policy
• Free UK Mainland Delivery on orders >£75
• International Delivery Available (Except USA and Canada)
Curious Minds
• http://curiousminds.co.uk
Headers: Astronomy, Space, Biology & Nature, Chemistry, Crystals, Desktop, Curiosities, Earth & Weather, Electronics & Radio, Games & Puzzles, Machines & Tech., Magnets & Electro, Math, Programming, Optics & Scopes, Physics in Motion, Science Books, Science Kits, Software, Unearth the Past
Fantastic range of toys and activities with a scientific flavour. From science kits from around £6 to fully working orreries at around £1400!
1st For Toys
• www.1stfortoys.co.uk
Headers: Arts and Crafts, Bags & Backpacks, Beanies, Bedroom, Christening Gifts, Clothing, Diecast, Dolls, Dressing Up, Educational Toys, Games, Gifts, Nursery, Outdoor Toys, Partyware, Playhouses, Puzzles, Soft Toys, Tableware, Toys, Vehicles, Wooden Toys
Toys for younger children. Great range of character toys and gifts including Humphrey's Corner, Brum, Noddy, Thomas the Tank Engine and many more. 1st For Toys is based in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham.
• International Delivery Available
Early Learning Centre
• www.elc.co.uk
Headers: Sport & Activity, Baby & Toddler, ELC Classics, Let's Pretend, Action & Adventure, Art & Creativity, Making Music, Learning & Books, Puzzles & Games, Character Toys, Gift Vouchers
The Early Learning Centre has toys suitable for young children from 0-6 years. Most of the toys are designed to encourage children to develop skills by stetching their imaginations and involving hands on activities. The Early Learning Centre has stores throughout the UK and worldwide. Buy online or request a catalogue.
• Special Features: Playgroups get 10% off purchases with ELC.
• Free Delivery on orders >£75
Grand Illusions
• www.grand-illusions.com
Headers: Toys
Great collection of unusual toys, including educational toys. Plus there are optical illusions to see and articles to read. Grand Illusions is based in Buckinghamshire.
Great Little Trading Company
• www.gltc.co.uk
Headers: Bedtime, Furniture & Storage, Home & Safety, Out & About, Outdoor Fun, Toys & Games
Very large range of children's products, including toys, furniture, toiletries, pushchairs, travel accessories - and much more. Founded in 1995, GLTC is now a leading mail order and internet supplier based in Northampton. Buy online or order a catalogue. Excellent website.
• Special Features: 30 day returns policy.
• International Delivery Available
Hamleys
• www.hamleys.co.uk
Headers: Arts & Crafts, Boys, Construction, Demonstration Toys, Dress Up, Games, Girls, Infant, Interactive, Outdoor and Sports Activity, Pre-School, Soft Toys
If you can't make to Regent Street, you can always visit the famous Hamleys toy shop online. There are toys and activities suitable for all ages (including adults!) and all pockets, with toys starting from less than £10 up to £13,000 for a professional snooker table.
• Special Features: Lifetime guarantee policy.
• International Delivery Available
Just Childsplay
• www.justchildsplay.co.uk
Headers: Educational Toys - Early Learning, Pre School, Arts & Crafts, English, Maths, Science, Geography, History, Logical Skills
Huge range of educational toys for children from birth to around 12 years of age. You can browse by age, category or price. Shop online or request a brochure. Just Childsplay is based in Wallingford Road, Leicester.
• Special Features: Wishlist - if you see a product you like, just add it to the wish list and then continue browsing. 28 day no quibble returns policy.
• Gift Wrapping: Cost shown at checkout.
• Free Delivery on orders >£75
Mail Order Express
• www.mailorderexpress.com
Headers: Toys
Mail Order Express claims to be the largest toy website in Europe - and with over 15,000 toys, games, puzzles, art, craft and nursery products on offer they may just well be right! Mail Order Express was founded in 1946 and is based at Leicester Road Industrial Estate, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.
• Special Features: Regular competitions. 21 day returns policy.
• International Delivery Available
Educational toys for toddlers only
OtherLand
• www.otherlandtoys.co.uk
Headers: Gift Ideas, RC Toys, Gadgets, Games, Discovery, Collectables, Outdoors 
Weird games, electronic gizmos, whacky executive gadgets, also the 'discovery store' has some nice scientific and educational activity items from a gold plated micro-stirling hot air engine to a 3D space projector. Lots of Lord of the rings stuff and usefully a battery shop where you can buy extra batteries for all of their items. Otherland Toys Ltd, Lee Valley Technopark, Unit 101, Ashley Road, Tottenham, London, N17 9LN.
• International Delivery Available
Tesco Direct
• www.tesco.com
Headers: Computing & Phones, Home Electrical, Sound & Vision, Furniture, House & HOme, DIY & Car, Sports & Leisure, Baby & Toddler, Toys & Games
Tesco.com is the world's biggest online grocery retailer, but there is also a massive range of other non-grocery products available on the Tesco website, form electrical items to toys and games. Plus Tesco runs regular price checks to ensure that prices are highly competive.
• Special Features: Free returns within 28 days. Clubcard points on all purchases.
• Connection Service: Connection service on cookers, washing machines, refrigeration equipment, washer/dryers and dishwashers - charges may apply. Removal and disposal service also available.
Toy Day
• www.toyday.co.uk
Headers: Bathtime, Creative, Educational, Traditional, Wooden, Collectable, Other Toys, Jokes & Magic
Excellent range of traditional classic and collectable toys, with a great appeal for all ages. Very easy to navigate website. Toyday Quality Classic Toys & Collectables is based in East Looe, Cornwall where there is also a shop you can visit in person.
• Special Features: 14 day returns policy.
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