I thought toy stores were supposed to be fun? This barn starts badly by herding you through a…read moreturnstile and narrow shelves before vomiting you out onto the main floor. Then it is all overpriced branded bits of plastic piled high. The toys are separated into girls (PINK!) and boys (way more exciting), and then you have to walk through the nauseatingly smelling baby section to get to the tills. Thankfully the staff were nice and the exit was clearly marked....

A great place to buy toys for the kids, but also great if your looking for a certain game, that out…read moreof stock in other shops. Helpfull staff, and fair prices, deifnitely a good place to get toys for christmas.

A delightful children's toy shop on a street lined with toy shops!…read more It doesn't take much imagination to guess what the toys are made of, and the wood they use is of the finest quality. Down to the Wood stocks everything from jigsaws to children's chairs so you're bound to find the perfect gift for the perfect little 'un. Given the quality of the items on sale, the toys here are relatively cheap and you'll be able to find a present to suit your budget. And for the grown ups there's also a limited range of household gifts, jewellery and kitchenware.

If your looking for that extra special toy, the more handcrafted look, or something you know the…read moreother children wont have then this is a good place to visit. A good selection of ealy learning toys is one of the best features of this shop. Everything is just a little more personal in here, and it feels as if you are looking for a toy for a special birthday. For the little Brunels growing up in Bristol the craft toys will provide a great source of entertainment.

In a world full of plastic toys and computer gadgets Playfull Toyshop is the perfect antidote. This…read moreshop is probably not for everyday toys - but is great for presents or special occasions. Not knowing the first thing what it's like to be a child in the 21st century I'm incredibly grateful for the helpful staff at Playfull Toyshop who took a great deal of time helping me pick the ideal gift for my new Godson. These toys are long-lasting, and the prices reflect that, so make sure you choose wisely.

For quite a short road, the children of Gloucester Road are blessed with four toy shops, Playfull…read moreToyshop, Punchinello, Rainbow Wools and Totally Toys. Walking through the doors of Totally Toys is liking taking a step back into my childhood where bliss came in the form on The Entertainer or The Toy Box. There's jigsaw puzzles, skipping ropes and dressing up costumes are a'plenty here so it's a great place to shop for stocking fillers or birthday presents.

This is a lovely little toy store along the Gloucester road. When I went in I felt 6 years old…read moreagain, especially due to the Christmas toys, decorations and music playing. I found it a great place to pick up some Christmas gifts for my younger relatives. I'd say this toyshop is suitable for new borns up to around 10, but there's always room for the young at heart. Find this shop next to Scoop Away and the Marie Curie Cancer Care charity shop, ideal for a mid shopping trip break for the kids.

The second The Entertainer in Bristol - find the original smaller store on the edge of Broadmead's…read moreshopping centre next to Boots. This one is bigger and feels like it is verging on Toys R Us territory - more plastic and brands than a feel that you are in an exiting toy shop. Staff are helpful at finding you things - understanding that I had no idea who Ben 10 was (but my nephew knew him very well - phew!) which is just as well as after a few circuits in here you tend to give up. Just not fun. Still, it is still better than Toys R Us.

Despite the nauseating name, this is a nice little toy and gift store with an emphasis on…read moreold-fashioned wooden toys, stocking fillers and feminine gifts. They had a mini vintage racing car made of wood which is just beautiful and at £40 not bad prices at all. They also had things like Flower Fairies and mini robots.

This shop has been in existence, in one form or another, for over 100 years and has evolved into a…read moresleek and stylish independent gallery and shop for homeware and art. Difficult to pinpoint, the Guild offers not just ridiculously over priced kitchen accessories but also smaller trinkets and gifts, postcards and gourmet food - you know the kind, fancy jars of jelly beans and unpronounceable preserves. The various sections within this surprisingly large shop cater for the kitchens, living rooms and what I consider the best bit - kids bedrooms. Cuddly toys and traditional board games are on offer, as well as the more unusual, such as life-size green dogs made from moulded rubber. Bristol Guild is the kind of place I imagine Kirsty Allsopp would frequent if she lived round these parts, and is somewhere that should make it on to your list if visiting the area.

Bristol Guild is a small gallery crammed full of things. It's quite narrow in here but they sure…read moreknow how to get as much in as possible! Just don't visit with large bags or a clumsy personality! There are some hidden gems in here if you are willing to give the gallery some quality time, however I have never really found anything that tickles my fancy. Staff pretty much stay in the background and won't approach you unless you go up to them. They have a nice coffee shop at the back of the gallery if you have exhausted all your energy supplies. It has a nice terrace overlooking Park Street if you are able to brave the cold and rain too!

As much as the taste of a Werthers Original reminds me of being five years old, so does the memory…read moreof walking into the old fashioned toy shop around the corner from my house. The shelves were lined with simple tricks and toys to entertain even the most petulant or hard to please child. Zoom forward twenty years and a walk around the joyful Avon Models is always guaranteed to take me right back to my childhood. Tucked away in a corner of the indoor section of St Nicholas' Market, it would be all too easy to walk past this stall unnoticed, but I beg that you don't. Not just for kids, this is a great place to find stocking fillers and gag gifts. Whenever I look through their build-your-own kits, sets of dominoes and paint-by-numbers I am positively swept over by a wave of nostalgia. Not to sound too old before my time but if you have children, tear them away from their Wii's and iPod's and get them down to Avon Model's for true old fashioned fun!

This shop has now closed down - mail order only - so don't rush there. It's now a Farrow and Ball…read moreshop!

A treasure trove of childrens toys located just outside the centre of Bath. There are wooden toys,…read morepocket money toys and stocking fillers. Toys are from newborn to age 11 plus and they are good quality and unique. Its definitely worth taking a trip to with your kids as they can have hours of fun in here. Prices vary so theres something to suit every budget.