Recent years have seen a renewed interest in keeping kids active and not cooped up in the house all day playing video games and watching television. Our selection of the best UK-based activity toy shops provides you with just the ticket to get your kids out and about this season and playing with some of the most exciting outdoor toys available.
The beauty of activity toys is that they encourage play between children of all ages – and make exercise fun… something that will hopefully result in physical activity becoming a habit and simply part of everyday life.
Staple favourites such as kites, climbing frames and trampolines continue to retain their universal popularity – especially during the summer months – but there is also a new breed of activity toys entering the market that take timeless classics and give them a new twist – such as festival toys, circus toys and skateboards.
So whatever the weather or interests of your particular child – check out our top picks of activity toy shops and get out there and start playing!
The GLTC website stocks a terrific selection of activity, creative and outdoor toys for all age-ranges.
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This specialist activity toy shop is listed as one of only 40 UK TP Centres of Excellence.
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An online supplier of quality children’s garden play equipment and activity toys.
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Recently taken over by The Cowboys and Cupcakes team, Tridias stocks an eclectic mix of traditional toys and gifts.
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A traditional Toymaster toyshop selling a huge range of toys
A specialist seller of interesting and sometimes unusual baby items
A specialist Toymaster toy retailer
Specialists in party bag toys and party supplies
An ethical retailer that sells eco-friendly toys