36 Kings Rd, Chelsea, SW3 020 7581 5764

174 Kensington High Street W8 020 79376238

The Putney Exchange SW15 020 8780 1074

Centre Court Shopping Centre SW19 020 8944 0355

Unit 7 Kings Mall W6. 020 8741 2469

Brent Cross Shopping Centre NW4 020 8202 6948

Richmond Retail Park 020 8878 3758

Centre Court Shopping Centre Wimbledon  020 8944 0355

Westfield Shopping Centre W12 020 8746 0885

Good for pre-schoolers, craft and practical toys. Strong on ‘let’s pretend’ including toy food sets, toy push chairs and household appliances.

Good advice and the place to go for the latest craze as well as strong in craft and Lego.

Brompton Road SW1 020 7730 1234

The cuddly toy section (from pocket money fluffy seals to lifesize giraffes) makes this most younger children's favourite shopping experience. Well laid out rooms, divided by sector. Hugely well-informed and helpful staff.

278-306 Oxford St W1 020 7629 7711

171 Victoria St SW1E 020 7828 1000

Unit U1 Brent Cross Shopping Centre NW4 020 8202 6535

Good for ride-on bikes, large play equipment, pretend play, puzzles and small gifts.

Covent Garden 9 The Piazza WC2E 020 7836 5037

360 Oxford St W1C 020 7491 9136 

Hammersmith Shopping Centre W6 020 8748 8886

Westfield Shopping Centre W12

Brilliant for dressing up.

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Aladin's cave of themed toys, including Sylavanians, Lego and Playmobil. Excellent website too.

400 Oxford Street W1A 0800 123400

Good for themed toys. August to Jan.