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.

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.

Amazing time browsing through this monster sized toy store. The employees were situated in…read moredifferent toy areas providing demonstrations of new featured toys that they are selling. They try to enhance the interative experience while flying small drones with flashing lights over the heads of unexpecting customers, while others laughed. The escalators to each floor were always busy but you can walk up the four floors as an exhausting option - unfortunately we did this once and never again. This place was like a Toys r Us on steroids. Took pictures with an employee dressed up as a princess. Tons of fun for over an hour with a gelato shop if you get hungry. This should have been a paid attraction - just saying.

Hamley's flagship store on Regent Street is considered to be the largest and oldest toy store in…read morethe world, with 7 floors of all sorts of toys, games, and crafts that you can imagine! There are toys for all ages, and as you can imagine, it's quite overwhelming to shop even for me. it is London's premiere toy store. Established in London in 1760 (yup, that's old!) on Regent Street in the West End, Hamleys is very much like the old-time toy stores where workers demonstrated and displayed various toys to customers as part of the overall shopping experience Hamleys is so much more than 'just a shop'. As soon as you walk into the store, you'll be greeted by seven floors of wonder. Everywhere you look, there are toys out for you to try out and watch. You can catch live demos of the most exciting toys and games. There are also regular in-store events where they get superheroes and cartoon characters to greet the kids. There is everything that you imagine in toys and a little more. You can play, you can participate, you can have fun as if you were still a kid; it's a special and perfect place. Since it's almost always raining in the city, this is the perfect place to spend the day.

Lordy, I think I have just found the perfect contraceptive…read more This colossal toy store in Hove is the size of a small village. I was lucky enough to go when it wasn't too busy, but boy it's still quite overwhelming. I was only looking for a toy bow and arrow to accompany a fancy dress outfit but it was impossible to find anything here. I looked around for a member of staff for help but couldn't find one, i walked around the entire store twice but still couldn't find one, I looked and I looked...not one member of staff! Eventually I had to queue at the cash desk to speak to the singular staff member...only to be told they don't sell bows and arrows. I couldn't get out of this store quick enough - although that's easier said than done as there is only one exit that you eventually find once you have been channeled around the side of the shop. As I said, it's enough to put you off having children!

A real favourite with families, Toys R Us on the Goldstone site is probably the biggest toy and…read morekiddies shop in Brighton and Hove. It's ideal if you want to grab a few gifts and toys. Last year, on Christmas eve, I did all my Xmas shopping here and definitely made a saving. A great place.

Aaah that old shop Toy Cupboard.Lots of old memories coming here drooling over the latest action…read moretoys to add to my vast collection. Toy Cupboard offers a wide range of both boys and girls items, including the old and traditional train sets/Barbies, to the more modern children's crazes for example trading cards. Upstairs was were i scampered, to the toy cap guns, 'top trumps', and more. Although some items have become pretty pricey, most is modestly priced, perfect for easy children's birthday and Christmas Presents.

From the owner: A Wonderland of Toys Inspired by Tradition. The Toy Cupboard is an Aladdin's Cave on three floors…read morebursting with toys for the kids & kids at heart. There's something for everyone. Come and take a trip down memory lane as you enter this magical Aladdin's cave. There are three floors bursting with wonder and delight full with exciting toys and games waiting to be discovered. With over 20 years experience we can help you choose the perfect gift.

Nice friendly family-owned business, billing itself as the largest independent toy store in Sussex.read more

Great atmosphere, big toyshop with loads of stuff, but with a traditional fun feel to it. Much more…read moreinteresting than toy stores, great staff too.

I think Toys r Us is amazing and this is my favourite branch - barely a week goes by without us…read morevisiting. Toys R Us's are all very similar to look at, and have the same layout. They always have plenty of stock, and lots of special offers. The Basingstoke branch doesn't have a toilet and baby changing facility, which is worth knowing as most branches have, but thats the only downside. Staff will go out of their way to help you. If what you want isn't on the shelves, they will go and check the warehouse: and last year when everywhere was sold out of pink DS Lites they weren't allowed to reserve stock for people but would call you as soon as the item came into stock.

Trek for me, stars for some…read more Yep, its Christmas again and I have kids who demand (actually, they ask pretty nicely and write letters to Santa etc) So, its off for a visit to ToysRUs who have everything don't they? Well, they've quite a lot (if you crane your neck to look up as well as down) and the prices are pretty competitive. If only it wasn't so bright, garish, there was an opportunity to rest your feet (the store's pretty big). Anyway, I still exited lighter of wallet, lighter of heart (got what I was looking for) and pleased that I, a father who has precious little time to go to real shops, managed to contribute to my little ones happiness.

TSL Toymaster has taken over from Grahams Toys and has recently re opened. It is a traditional toy…read moreshop with everything from pocket money toys to bikes. The shop is neat, bright and airy. Toys are easy to see and are all easy to reach. Everything is competitively priced and compares favourably with Argos and Woolworth. Parking is a bit difficult and I found it best to park down a side road and walk back to the shop. My children particularly like the stocking filler type toys starting from around 20p. A lovely place to brows. The shop specialises in Lego, Playmobil, Sylvanian Families, Thomas and Friends and more.

This is a proper toyshop. It's been here forever (well as long as I can remember and that's quite a…read morewhile!!!) It has a good selection of every kind of children toy, and is good for games and puzzles and has new toys in. It's not about old fashioned nostalgia toys, it is modern stuff, with a few of each toy, but the range is good with probably as much to chose form in this smallish shop as many of the much bigger stores which just stack up dozens of the same thing. I'm sure any child would find something to suit in here.

think this may have shut now but was excellent for toys, nto the cheapest but good and local.read more

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!