Aladdin's cave of toys, everything you could ever want toy wise. The staff here are incredibly…read morehelpful if you need anything at all and you can order online too! Amazing service and a real gem of a shop that seems like a vintage toy shop in comparison to the slightly tacky likes of Hamleys or Toys r us. Definitely recommend!

Don't forget to leave your children outside, because owner doesn't let to touch toys! Absolutely…read moreridiculous!

Im a big kid with three kids so when we go here we dont know where to start, so much of everthing…read more If you can go here and not find something that you want, then you need to look deep inside and think about where it all went wrong. Service is good but the tills are a bit slow but they can be because your kids wont leave until you have got them something.

Mercado has been the go-to gift shop in Bridge Road for about 12 years, and it shows no signs of…read moreslowing down, or handing this mantle to anyone else. It really is an Aladdin's Cave of gifts. I like the fact that I can go here and buy presents for my mum, dad, brother, sister and grandma without having to venture into the larger shopping town and give money over to big chain stores. Even if I have brought presents elsewhere, I go here to get cards, wrapping and gift bags. Look out for lines by Cath Kidston here, as well as wash bags and bath stuff from ZPM. There are also plenty of gifts for that hardest to buy for demographic, The Man! (they have a great range of cuff links here, which is always a dead cert for A Man present) It is also a great place to pick up children's toys, and I don't mean all those loud ones that take 26 batteries and change into a car. I mean good quality, even educational toys. (Remember those?). Many years ago, when I was going off to be a nanny for 6 boys in California, I stopped off here to pick up some wooden toys for them. When they opened these simple gifts, they honestly spent more time playing with them then the flashy-lights gifts that others had got them. I have also brought my niece an adorable little raincoat decorated with ladybirds and a matching set of boots that I haven't seen anywhere else. I would definitely recommend this place for a gift search.

For my kids, this was a highlight of our trip. 7 floors with really well organized and wide…read moreselection of toys. A ton of demonstrations happening with fun staff as well to make it very special. The staff definitely give off a "Disney" vibe. Pricing was a little higher than I'd like to pay, but overall the experience added to it so we bit the bullet and bought a few toys on our trip. It's well worth it for your kids if you want to visit - nothing like it in the US

I heard this was the toy store of all toy stores and it indeed was. There were 7 floors of product,…read moreeach dedicated to a theme. Suitable for all ages. There were many photo opportunities and lots of demonstrations as well. The sales people worked for the store and there was no pressure at all. We were there a little under an hour and discovered many new items. Our kids really enjoyed the lego and Wicked themed areas. There is also a cotton candy machine where you can watch it being made through the glass, all automated. We somehow left without purchasing anything due to our inability to take it back home.

Very small compared to some of the huge chains of toy store that seem to be around these days…read more However it is packed full of toys and is actually a bit less daunting than the huge stores. They carry a really good range of power ranger toys, best in the area. Staff always seem very friendly and helpful. Has a much more personal feel than the huge stores, I would definately recommend this shop.

They have just moved to another part of the Ashley Centre, that is to the South side. They are now…read morebetween the Superdrug Store and Jessops Camera Shop. There is a LEGO Century standing guard just outside, a nice touch. They tell me is is bigger than the other space they occupied, and I can confirm it does feel that way. A least four shelves of model toys,of farmyard and zoo animals, together with a good selection of board games.

The good old fashioned games and Toys replaced by Computer Games? Not While I have breath in my…read morebody! Yaw boo sucks! Hope these guys survive. They are advertising for a Supervisor now.

So what are you going to discover at the Discovery Shop which sells novelty toys?…read more You're going to find out if you aceept being a big kid or whether you justtify remote control flying helicopters as an executive stress relieving toy You're going to find out if you're any good at flying said remote control helicopters. The new twin rotor helicopters are easier to control but still take a bit of practice to fly You're going to find out how long before you find those little toy cats/dogs/etc which move then yap really irritating You're going to be mesmerised by the new versions of lava lamps and other similar de-stressing items which drip oil etc in interesting patterns You're going to covet a supersoaker watergun and one which fires foam discs if you're a bloke You're going to have fun wandering here, espceially if you're short of gift ideas

I have only the time to check an on line presence these days, and I did this one recently. It also…read moreI noted has Clarks Stationers ,I am not familiar with that name but no doubt those whom live in the areas they inhabit will be?

Popped in again on my recent surveys of Banstead High Street, love the Stationery Shops.read more