Toyshops
Hamleys
If toys are on the shopping list, you can't miss Hamleys (www.hamleys.com) on Regent Street, London. Products are too numerous to mention and you can easily spend a few hours in this real life multi-storey playroom. Parents can find respite in the comfortable coffee shop while the children check out the latest toy demonstrations.
Harrods
The world famous department store has an extensive section devoted to children. Harrods (www.harrods.com)' aptly named Toy Kingdom is where the finest quality toys are to be found. Check out the lifelike motorised Jeep Cherokee, the extravagant dolls houses or even the novelty sized Harrods buses. If this is not enough for your kids then visit the store's very own Pet Shop!
Toys ‘R’ Us
A range of toys and games to suit children of all ages are available in this toy megastore (www.toysrus.co.uk) – a one-stop shop for anything from Lego to home entertainment. There are numerous stores throughout the UK so you can join in the fun whichever city you are in.