One of the best perks of being a dad to a boy is getting to play with the toys too, there's any…read moreamount of toys and the store is divided into sections, boys ,girls,babies,outdoor and tv/film toys with a general craft or hobby toy area. You can pay off items that they can store for you on the run up to Christmas which helps spread the cost. They also assemble bikes and go carts for an extra fee which is great if your not comfortable with self assembly .even though it sells computer games its great to see so many real toys.

I'm a big kid, so it will come as no surprise that this place is like Disneyland to me-even at 20!…read moreIt's just row after row after row of toys i.e hours of fun! They stock every toy imaginable, from Barbies to Snakes and Ladders to more outdoorsy stuff like bikes and swing sets. And it's absolutely huge, meaning it's so easy to get lost in it-which I'm very grateful for as I don't want my friends to see me drooling over the Lego set that I'm supposedly purchasing for my nephew. My only warning about this place is that if you have small children, it will be very hard to a) Make them leave it and b) Leave empty-handed!

SMYTHS toy store is unique in that it is loved by kids and hated by parents! The sort of store that…read morecauses family rows the minute you cross the threshold. Mind you there are plenty of big kids in this world who just love it too!! It is the most amazing toy store that I have ever seen and being of the mature generation I can honestly say that places like this just didn't exist in my day!! Having said that I sneakily love going into this store as it makes sure that one is kept up to date with all the latest toys and gadgets to suite all ages. The range of outdoor and indoor games is truly fantastic and no wonder it is a child's paradise. All items are reasonably priced and if you can't make up your mind because you are overwhelmed by the choice you can always take the easy option and get a gift voucher and put the stress onto someone else!!

An absolutely massive toy shop with basically every toy under the sun, with it always being bunged…read morewith people its really popular with mums and kids alike who want to pick up the latest toys or stock up on board games and the like. I went in a couple of times to check it out and to see if there was anything I could pick up. Being a bit of a board game nerd I was happy to see their selection and I was pleasantly surprised with what they have to offer. Its located in the Bloomfield Retail Park which means it is close to main roads as well as plenty of other shops. There are always plenty of free parking spaces and there is a bank and ATMS on site which adds to the convenience of shopping here.

Is there one of these awesome stores in every little town in Co. Down? There blooming well should…read morebe! How I wish I were a child again (I notice I'm saying that a lot these days) What a magical feeling it must be to climb the stairs of Stewart Miller's and know that you are basically going into Santa's grotto - have you ever seen so many toys shoved and stacked into one top floor - I haven't I can tell ye! Not only is it toy heaven upstairs but downstairs is like a child's dream - sweets, chocolate, crisps and wrapping paper - well, they ahve to stock something for adults! Seriously though, if you need a newspaper, your lotto, a card, a fine nibbed marker in florescent green, a book on horses or a tub of Roses then this is the place for you. Make sure you spend over a fiver if you want to use your debit card though as they won't take it unless you do. Stewart Miller I salute you.

One of my favourite shops in newtownards, all the childhood memories of getting a new subbuteo team…read moreor some sweets and the latest beano mag, then the dreaded stationary shop at the end of the summer holidays to the present day browsing books and looking at toys for my son and gifts for others. Its remained unchanged and that's because Stewart millers works so well and has got something to offer everyone. Christmas time is great in Stewart millers too and its one of the best shops in ards.

Oh boy, oh boy…read more.. I'm one of these people who always wanted to be artistically creative. My mum can paint, sketch, knit, crochet, and all the rest of it, but unfortunately I didn't inherit her arty farty genes. Stick men and colour co-ordination is really the height of it for me. Well, at least my stick people will be well dressed... Thank goodness for Craftworld, a haven of every possible kind of art form known to man. To my delight, this includes those colourful beads which you place on a random plastic shape, cover with iron-proof paper, and iron. Cue excitement. I actually made one of these a number of years ago. A blue and red place mat in the shape of a star which sits on my desk. Craftworld appreciates the lesser forms of art. Happy days. If you're not one for fusing together beads (and let's face, apart from a five year old and myself, who really is?), do not fear. Everything from dolls houses to thread, from glitter to polystyrene shapes can be found in Craftworld. There's a lovely wee wedding section at the very back too. Lovely jubbly.

This place is unbeatable for everything craft, ribbons, buttons, wool..everything…read more I had the very frustrating experience of going here to pick up stuff everyday for two weeks before my wedding...men beware it may just dooo your head in unless your the president of your local sewing club. Prepare for a busy stuffy room with way too much choice!!!!

This place is huge!!! I felt like a Wee kid again!!!! An amazing place, well stocked, toys for all…read moreages from the very young to the old. There's something for everyone. Lots of free car parking and the staff are very helpful. I'm dreading bringing my girls here as all I will hear is "I want that!!!"

Definitely one of the biggest toy stores in the area and a better shopping experience than at their…read morerivals. The stores bright clean and well organised , the staff seemed happy and getting served was quick and easy. It's where I'm going to for most of the Christmas presents I'm buying this year. There's a good amount of parking and trolleys to

I am a little bit obsessed with toy shops. Luckily I have an excuse what with people requiring toys…read moreand me being the person (offering) to get them. This is a huge warehouse filled with toys and games, as well as musical instruments and laptops. Though they have these stores all over England, there is only a few in Northern Ireland, and this is the largest of them. Located in the enormous Sprucefield shopping area, Toys r us is the only toy shop and is a huge favourite with people of all ages. This is a must for anyone who has to get a birthday present for a young one. As with Smyth's toystore, this place is mental at Christmas with every child running round playing and throwing and kicking and poking their parents in order to get that toy that they like that was on the tele once before Batman. Even if you aren't on the lookout for toys, this shop does have some incredibly impressive displays and is well worth a shout. Just remember to leave your credit card at home because you will buy something... I guarantee it

I recently bought an airhockey table but when I checked it at home it was flawed and did not work…read moreproperly. I got it replaced same problem. When I went back I got staff to check all stock they where all the same. So please check your table before Christmas!!!!

Pretty funky little shop that caters for kids, and the inner geek inside us all! They sell toys,…read moregames, crafts, puzzles, etc. They have a Star Wars section with toys and games for sale, RC Helicopters, drones, collectible diecast cars, beanie babies, mugs, musical instruments, you name it. Would be absolutely ideal if you are having a kid's birthday party and want some inexpensive fillers for party bags, or indeed if you need to get a fun present for your Secret Santa!

The Disney Store is a cleverly named shop as it is a huge store that is dedicated to the machine…read morethat they call Disney... Sometimes a name says it all. However in this case, there is more to be said for what some parents would classify as the biggest nightmare on Earth. Disney is aimed solely at children, so why should their shop be any different? Complete with plush toys, Dvds, outfits, towels, and other general tat from all of your favourite movies, this place is painfully busy coming up to Christmas day so Brian's Handy Hint of the Day is AVOID THIS ON FESTIVE OCCASIONS. It's also in the middle of a pretty huge refit so it has been moved two or three units down the street until the refit has been finished. Worryingly, the refit looks like it could be twice the size the shop used to be so if you thought you could distract your children on the way past before, now you are going to have to work harder. I did come in here to buy a present for my girlfriend and after shoving a few unruly little children out of the way, I finally made my way to a checkout where the staff were more interested in the paint on the walls than the fact I was infront of them paying their wages. Perhaps a constant barrage of cheeky children is enough for these members of staff to hate all humanity, but I have found from my job that for every annoying customer, you should chat the nice ones to make up for it. These staff members might not hate life as much if they tried to be a bit more chatty and friendly. The shop is quite expensive (as you would expect with Disney) but when it comes to buying toys, this is as good as you are going to get.

Who doesn't like Disney?! This shop really brings me back and I'm always happy to accompany my…read morenieces just to see their excitement. This store has an interactive princess mirror which talks and sings when you touch it. They also have a life sized storm trooper statue and a small play area with a large screen showing Disney Dvds. They stock plush toys, school bags, towels, toys, drinks cups and clothing for all of the big Disney movies. The staff are really friendly and have the shop really tidy which I'm sure can be a difficult task with lots of excited kids running around. Products can be expensive but they are all of very high quality and make great gifts. Definitely worth a dander round every now and again.

By far the biggest branch of smyths I've seen. The choice of both indoor and outdoor toys are…read moreextensive. The shelves were bursting with toys and there were displays of nearly every toy they had. There was a small range of baby accessories and a small selection of buggies. The outdoor range of toys is the best I've seen.

They should have a wider selection of toys and games Also…read morethere should be better customer service