The toy store from our childhood dreams! What a great place for children. Good service. Great…read moreselection of toys games and candy. Floors of fun for everyone offering a great value. Amazing toy stores are rare and kids really love them. Watching your child's imagination is magic for parents. You should go, and I'll be back!

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.

Gorgeous, little toy shop with heaps of little toys for babies, toddlers, and olde4 children, as…read morewell as a vast selection of doll house furniture, accessories, wallpapers, rugs, and dolls of all kinds. There's so much to see here! It's a magical atmosphere, but there's not a lot of space in this crammed shop, so don't come with a large group all at once. If you're looking for specialty doll house items, you're sure to find them here!

Kristin Baybars of Gospel Oak (near Highgate/Hampstead/Tufnell Park) is the best little store few…read morehave ever heard of. This is a store of miniatures made by 80 year Kristin. This store is literally a revelation. You will find everything you could imagine in miniature size. There is also a fine selection of places to stick your miniatures, kind of like diorama settings. Kristin's is a place where you will be amazed. Please check this place out..it deserves it.

We didn't know what to expect when we followed a random sign to a stairwell with the promise of…read moretoys. On the lower level, there were some cool vintage items and books - so that immediately piqued our interest and we continued to explore. When we walked into the main landing on the second floor, we weren't expecting a variety of old timey trinkets and 3D type artwork. Everything was super unique and cool, and it was hard not to want to pick things up to get a closer look. If you're looking for a unique gift or souvenir, I highly recommend checking this spot out. I can see these things being a big hit around the holidays, and for the quality of the product, I didn't think it was overly expensive. The shop is on the smaller side and if there are a lot of people, it can feel a little cramped. Just be patient and give yourself enough time to really explore!

it's a really cute...small shop but worth a look. I like the unique upstairs location and the old…read morestyle toys.

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.

If you have children or grandchildren or are just young at heart, this toy store is where you want…read moreto shop. Not only is it overflowing with all kinds of imaginative and creative toys and games, the staff and owner give the kind of service that box stores and even large department stores just do not give anymore. Run, don't walk to shop here. It is so worth it. My husband and I went in seeking a game that our daughter could not find that is from Denmark that our granddaughter had played and loved. While the store owner did not have it, she happened to be going to Denmark. On her own time, she made a special effort to find it, and bring it back in time for us to get to our granddaughter by Christmas. When you find that kind of dedication to a child's joy, it tells you a lot about what a great place it is to shop.

I used to come here as a child and always loved it. Great selection, kind staff and good prices…read more I live in New York now but whenever I visit my parents in London, Happy Returns is a guaranteed stop for my daughter. She loves everything about the place - great selection of JellyCats, super toddler toys and even some educational gifts for my older niece. Excellent inventory and they are always bringing in new toys, so it never gets old. The current owner Jenny is really wonderful. My daughter was playing with a Peppa Pig backpack but it was a bit too big for her, so Jenny got her a Peppa Pig handbag she wears the whole time now. She's great; really cares about the kids and the parents. I absolutely love Happy Returns!!

Attentive service. Great eclectic choices. Overall great vibes. Charming decor. Great place to find…read morethe original gift for someone hard to please.

I'm delighted to learn about their products. I didn't think I'd be able to afford an outdoor dining…read moreset, but the prices were quite reasonable. Since it was delivered, I've been sitting in my garden every day, so I'm really satisfied!

An adorable statue in the Paddington station area…read more When you visit, do t forget to rub his snout for good luck and safe travels! The statue is worn from years of people doing the same, which gives his snout a nice shiny look. There is also a shop where you can get your own Paddington Bear! Adorable!

The most obvious place to look for Paddington Bear would be at Paddington Station! But where is he,…read moreand why is he here? Well, apart from the name similarity, Paddington first arrives in London at Paddington Station. This is where Mr Brown and Mrs Brown first meet the cute bear. This station is the most famous place you can find Paddington Bear. And you don't waste time finding where this is located (which I did) - head towards Platform One at Paddington Station. Paddington sits here on the main concourse at the side of the station, cast in bronze, with his suitcase and hat on. He has a label around his neck that reads, "Please look after this bear, thank you." Here, you can also find several other things to do with Paddington in Paddington Station, such as a Paddington Bear plaque, a Paddington Bear bench, and even a shop. Did you know there's a little Paddington Bear statue trail in London Paddington? You can pick up "The Pawprint Trail" map from the Paddington Bear shop at London Paddington train station, just ask for it at the shop counter. The first statue is inside the shop.

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!

Did Ikea and Daiso have a baby and I just didn't know it?…read more OK, Ikea is Swedish, and Hema is Dutch, so it's not quite the same, and the prices aren't all $1.50... so maybe not. But do you get what I mean? This is a Dutch store where there's plenty of Hema-branded household goods that are reasonably priced. Think food, snacks, toiletries, bathroom supplies, school supplies, etc. I really like the concept and the presentation. I'd go nuts for a store like this in the States. This reminds me of the store Miniso in China. There's a ton of makeup and skin care here for some reason. I even got a Kabuki brush for about £8 or so. I also bought this SPF 10 face lotion for about £6 are so.

What a fun shop! If Tiger and Muji had a baby, it would be something like Hema…read more Hema is a Dutch import full of all sorts of neat stuff: stationery, kitchen goods, kids crafts, traditional toys, cosmetics, a small basic clothes selection, and snacks. A little bit of everything, and it's all quite cool.

Absolutely adorable shop; they carry I love Moomin, Babar, Little Prince, and Miffy items! I ended…read moreup with a Moomin water bottle that I loveeee! Truly adorable; you can easily spend a long time in this store and empty out your wallet if you don't control yourself!

Eric Snooks is an awesome shop. There is no two ways about it - going inside will invariably mean…read moreyou won't leave for a good 20 minutes.. if you're not looking for something to buy. However, the second rule is invariably you WILL buy something. Something that made you shout out with laughter, or something you want to give to someone else. The stuff is cheap enough, value for the entertainment it brings. A few examples of brilliance - a little penguin slide thing that runs in an endless loop of having two penguins slide in spirals down a slide and get escalator-ed back up to the top ad infinitum. A set of sweets titled 'Jelly Boobs' and 'Jelly Willies' (picture included, I am not making this up). You can take little remote controls and move a little mouse or a little tarantula... all in the name of good fun, nothing to scare the crap out of close female family or anything! Ahem. The shop is extremely popular but unlike the other nearby shop for odd items, Wonders, there is alot more concession given to the allowed movement of the shopper. Be amazed as you pass someone in the aisle without shoving shopping bags into their groin! Marvel at the clear gap that exists between you and that same person. Amazing. An awesome place, go there before Christmas really kicks off if you're a bit lost for gift ideas.