Toys

Buying toys comes down to age suitability first, then how the play actually works — construction sets that get built, taken apart and rebuilt, or figures and role-play toys ready straight out of the box. Prices start from £14.49, so a pocket-money pick-up and a proper birthday present both fit.

Across the range you will find LEGO Technic and LEGO Botanicals sets alongside Sylvanian Families and ZURU's Fuggler figures, plus wooden swing sets and playcentres from KidKraft. Check the age guidance on the box, then piece count and difficulty — Technic builds assume more patience than a starter set does. Finished size matters too, since a large build or climbing frame needs somewhere to sit, while smaller scales suit younger hands and a shared toy box.