Hobbies & toys

Whether it’s birthdays, Christmas or just a treat, there isn’t a child around who doesn’t love unwrapping a brand-new toy. But all too often that toy can be just something they play with for 5 minutes and then it gathers dust.

But when you combine toys with tech, not only do you get something that kids love for longer, they’ll also get a gift that will help them learn, develop all kinds of skills, or just be a huge step up from stocking fillers.

That’s why we’ve got everything from rocket ships they can build to coding for kids.

Toys to help them learn or release their creativity

Educational toys give kids a great project to take on while they learn some important life skills. Whether they’re building a monster truck and learning to be mechanics, or they’re learning languages with WiFi smart speakers - there’s something for every curious mind.

And if you’ve got a budding young scientist, you’ll find something they’ll love with our toys that encourage STEM skills – with easy-to-follow kits from the Science Museum. If they love robots, why not treat them to a robot toy? It’s a great way to learn about robotics and programming.

Or if they want to be the next Harry Styles or Beyonce, check our range of kids’ karaoke machines, to help them develop their talents.

Toys for little ones

And if you’re looking for pre-school toys, you’ll be spoilt for choice. From compact cameras, where they can make their first movies, or even interactive globes. They’re great fun to play with but they’ll also pick up lessons in geography and world languages along the way.

Kids on the move

Younger children will love our ride-ons and wheelers. Whether it’s an electric fire engine or a fun hoverboard for older riders. They can play with them indoors, but many hoverboards are also water resistant – so they can play outside even when it’s a rainy day.

See for miles!

Do your kids love space? Help them turn their interest into a hobby with their very own first telescope. With up to 70x magnification, they’ll be able to take them outside on a clear evening and look at the moon as well as do some star spotting. And our optics toys also include binoculars – which are waterproof and fog proof. Ideal for the famous British Summertime!

Why not talk to our ShopLive experts for a present that’ll be the star of any toy box?