Wooden Toys
Reviews and ratings of quality, hand-picked, UK websites
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
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
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
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.
Ginger Two
• www.gingertwo.com
Headers: Wooden Toys, Clothing, Big Ginger, Gift Ideas, Height Charts, Sacks & Bags, Children's Jewellery, Mobiles, Storage
Toys for younger children. A delightful website with a great range of wooden toys as well as other items such as mobiles and height charts. Many of the products here are hand-made and hand-painted. Ginger Two Ltd is owned by Jane and Mark Stayman and is based in Netley Abbey, Hampshire.
• Special Features: 28 day returns policy.
• Free Delivery on orders >£25 (an extra charge is incurred for N.I. and the IOM.)
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)
Thekidswindow.com
• www.thekidswindow.com
Headers: Clothing, Baby Goods, Pushchairs, Toys & Games, Furniture, Gifts
The Kids Window not only supplies fine quality designer childrenswear, footwear and Christeningwear - brands stocked including Diesel, OshKosh, Versace, Marese, Dr. Martens and many more - there is also a very good range of toys, superb children's furniture and branded prams and pushchairs. The site is designed for use by buyers all over the world, and visitors can buy in Sterling, US Dollars or Euros. Gifts can be delivered direct to recipient or to a labour ward.
• Gift Wrapping: £1.99 includes gift wrapping and personalised message.
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
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
EnglishHall.com
• www.englishhall.com
Headers: Fine Foods, Aromatics, Shaving, Leather, Pens, Men's Style, Toys
For the more discerning shoppers out there (I assume that's everyone reading this!), English Hall sells luxury British Goods from luxury brands such as Truefitt & Hall, English Toys and Floris. From luxury luggage to luxury chocolate. English Hall was launched in 1999, is owned by Location Bluenet Investments Ltd and is based in London, SW11.
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