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18 years ago
Super shop for buying quality toys for the kids in your life. All seems to be good quality and actaully can be aids to teaching. Helpful staff and pleasant environment to shop in. read more
16-17 Eastgate
Basildon SS14 1JJ
United Kingdom
01268 289094
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http://www.elc.co.uk
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This is a very very big toy shop, located at the top of the town square. With a huge floor space…read moreand a very high celing this shop is crammed full with all the toys you can think of. As well as normal toy sand board games they also sell bikes, electrical toys and they even have a baby section selling prams and cots. Some of the prices can be a little steep, but the range available is rather impressive. Due to the huge range this shop can get busy bu tthey have a number of tills and the queu always seems to go down fairly quickly.
This shop is probably unrivalled in its poor customer service. We bought a lot of our baby…read moreequipment from this store and the staff were unable to answer any but the most basic questions. When we got the cot home we found that one side panel had been crushed and broken. When we took it back it was immediately replaced but we could have done without the 20 mile round trip - and not 1 apology. Having said that our buggy was fine, as were some of the smaller pieces of equipment e.g. moses basket. The store does have a good range of baby and nursery equipment. It is also realistically priced when compared to some more specialist stores.
This little toyshop in Rayleigh is a place I continued to visit well into my teenage years…read more It stocks toys for young and old, as well as computer games and, crucially, miniatures for Games Workshop games, of which I Was a collector. The staff are polite and helpful, and it is rarely full, apart from around Christmas. Well worth a look around, though the prices can be a little high at times.
I love going into this store. There are always deals that arent publicised or on the internet and…read moretheres so many toys that its hard to not find what you want. Their prices can be a little higher than other stores in the area, but their customer service is really good. Also, it contains a Babies r us section which covers everything you could possibly need for a baby, right from pregnancy to birth and beyond.
Located on one of the retail parks, not actually in the shopping arcade. This massive store is…read moreabsolutely fantastic. Your guaranteed to find something here for those little ones. A lot of the items are on display which means you or the kids can have a hands on try at the items prior to buying. They have a good selection of bikes for all ages and plenty of staff available to give advise. They also have an impressive babies r us department which has cots, buggy's, prams, car seats all sorts. Keep an eye out for discount vouchers on the net, you can pick up a real bargain sometimes.
When QD stores first opened in Basildon I loved it, but over the years I have felt that their range…read moreof quality products has lessened. It is a very large store that has ladies, mens and childrens clothing. It also has toys and homewares. I must say that even though I find it alot less interesting than it use to be I popped in there 2 weeks ago for a washing airer and found a lovely large one for only £7 (bargain). I also make sure that I really want the product I'm buying as they didn't use to give refunds even if you had proof of purchase. I will check this out next week to see if the policy is still the same and edit review if this is not still the case.
A large shop based behind the Post Office off the main high street. It is an odd shop really very…read morelarge and a wide range of clothing, craft, tools, homeware and seasonal items. I find somethings very cheap - but the quality not always great and then other things to be a bit dearer than expected for this kind of shop. Can sometimes look a bit like a jumble sale and you have to have a bit of a rake through. Lots of tills but not always lots open. Worth a look.
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Another great gem for Leigh... I particulalrly like the selection of wooden toys and the odd toy…read morethat you don't see in the normal Toys r Us style of shop. It's also a pleasant experience to talk with the shop owner rather than being just another face past the checkout. Worth a visit if you're in Leigh.
This is a traditional toy shop and the only one of its kind in Leigh. I love to go here - with or…read morewithout my children! It's prices are mostly reasonable and the selection is excellent. They sell most of the 'in' toys of the moment and also have a very good range of traditional wooden toys, musical toys and games, puzzles, etc. The selection of babies toys is very good too, I can always find a suitable gift in here. If you're into teddies, there is also a large selection. The girl who owns the shop is very pleasant too, very friendly and helpful - if you tell her the age of the child, she'll come up with lots of ideas for you. Highly recommended
I love this store! The atmosphere is always brilliant! Its well worth travelling to the store…read morebecause there are always amazing deals that you dont find on their website! I have yet to find a staff member that is anything less than over helpful and they continually do their part to help the community but donating to fundraisers etc! Their range of toys is extensive, although not always the up to date ones.
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I loved the ELC as a kid myself, and now with a nephew, I find myself going in there, and noticing…read morethat he's now playing with the same toys I did 20 years ago, such as wooden train-sets and such, which are sold at a reasonable price. The staff are always helpful and clued up on whatever the latest squeeze is, be it In The Night Garden or Tellytubbies, and will help you find what you're looking for. They also do some events such as face paintings, childrens activity events, baby photo's, and corperate sells, so if you wish to attend any of these, you may want to ask how popular they're expecting it to be, especially the baby photo's, as these can become unexpectedly hectic.
This is a great shop to buy toys for young children. Although it is not a particularly large shop…read moreit is well-stocked with a lot of the Early Learning Centre range. The staff are friendly to adults and to children, and never seem too busy to make suggestions or to look for something for you. The stock changes with the seasons and in the Summer they have an excellent range of outdoor toys and activities. When I have bought large items or a lot of shopping the staff have suggested I come back later to the rear of the building where there is vehicular access. They then bring the goods you have previously purchased out to your car - fantastic service. A brilliant shop.
This store is great for taking your child around as there are lots of toys for them to play with. I…read morecan remember the toys that my two year old daughter loved to play with were a train set, which they had set out on a train table, a Little Tikes Playhouse and a ride on the trikes. They had lots of bikes, trikes, ride-on and other vehicles to try out as well. They have a large range of toys especially branded ones from television shows. The service is not good in this store. The cashiers were slow and they did not have many tills open. My experience of paying for my goods was not great. I queued for ten minutes and there was only three people in the front of me in the queue. The cashier then rang up an item that was left of the counter by mistake, but could not remove it. They directed me to Customer Services to have the item removed and the money refunded. I waited another five minutes here and whilst filling out my name and address the member of staff went over to chat to a colleague leaving me waiting for her to return. I then noticed my daughter had a cup in her hand, which we had forgotten to give to the cashier. I asked if I could pay for it there, but I was told I would have to queue up at the tills again. Needless to say I could not wait again so left. I have given this store 3* as they have a good variety of stock. However if I was giving a rating for the service alone it would be 1*.
This is a massive shop with every kind of toy imaginable…read more They also sell electrical items and books and video games. and they also sell computers and lots of games also. they stay open very late at Xmas.
This is a great shop for children up to the age of about 8. Children older than that may find the…read moretoys a bit too young. They make great toys from dolls houses, swimming pools to books. All the toys are made very well and last a long time no matter how much bashing takes place. This branch is pretty good and if something isnt in stock they are very helpful and will either contact a local store or order it in for you.
friendly staff, layout needs to be re thought, having a toddler in a buggy grabbing for things with…read moreother kids in the way testing out the toys that are out, should really be re-thought maybe make a area to play with the toys so the parents can move around and shop with out running over a child..
I like Toys R Us. This is a really big store and has loads to offer. I love going there to buy…read morepresents as there is a variety. Situated on Horns Road right near a primary school so they can get the school rush coming in. Its open till late daily and has lots of parking space.
I like toys r us as you can get everything in one store. This store has a huge variety to choose…read morefrom. Electronics, games, lego, babies stuff, bikes, childrens furniture, garden toys, stationary, party stuff. If you can't see what you want ask the staff and they will point you in the right direction
always go in here to get things for grandsons always very helpful and great service and some things…read moresame prices as on line. Very wide selection of want I go for in .
Tucked away off of Southend's pedestrianised high street is Toys N Tuck. It's worth a visit if you…read morehave something specific in mind or if you're looking for a popular toy which is out of stock at Argos or any of the other high street retailers. Last summer my daughter wanted a scooter, but it seemed everyone else in Southend did too. On a shopping trip I figured I had nothing to lose so popped in to have a look and they had a good supply. Buying from Toys N Tuck also saved me £7 over the high street names. The shop is huge and they have a great selection of popular and unique toys. I give the national chains a miss now and go straight to Toys N Tuck when shopping for birthday or Christmas presents.
I love toys. It's a toy shop. Match made in heaven!! There…read moreare plenty of kids's toys and also practical stuff for babies. I have to say, i must have been the only adult without a kid but it didn't prevent me from trying all the toys that made noise. A member of staff came to offer his help whilst i was browsing which was nice and not in an intrusive manner. There was a big foamy character walking down the aisles with another member of staff to keep the kids entertained.
Fabulous shop. Never been disappointed in all my visits to this shop. Lots of parking, all free…read more Quite easy to find, although traffic can be a bit difficult if you go in a busy time. You can check if the things you want are in stock before you go there, and the staff are generally happy to hold items for you to collect if there is a limited amount in stock. Smyths sell all sorts of toys, computer games, garden toys, bikes, soft toys and baby stuff. They seel pushchairs, and cotsEverything!
Sells a wide range of toys for children from birth. All of their toys are bright and fun. They have…read morea good selection for boys, girls and unisex. There are always a selection of toys out for you to let your little ones have a play with. They also do a selection of arts and crafts, books and musical instruments (kids ones obviously!!). Definitely worth looking in for any little one!
An excellent toy store, kid's absolutely love this place and they stock just about every kind of…read moretoy you can imagine, the staff are friendly and helpful. The downside is that they often struggle to beat the low prices offered by Argos and Tesco on certain big brand toys. Also the location in the Watergardens means that if you are driving you have to pay to park in the Watergardens car park at a minimum cost of 80p. The Entertainer does not refund parking charges unfortunately.
