who was more excited me or the kids lol a huge selection of toys on diferent themed floors. console games etc on ground floor where i left the big boys and a cute girls floor with nails manicure etc you could spend hours in here read more

Hamleys is a kids of all ages dream. It is very much similar to FAO Schwarts in Manhattan. My boyfriend and had so much fun wandering around all the floors and shopping for all the nieces and nephews. It is a must stop whilst in London. read more

I've been to plenty of toy stores and I've even worked in one (Toys R Us) and I must say, Hamleys is quite impressive. The store is HUGE!! Levels and levels of endless toys, I felt like a kid again. The afternoon I went was super crowded but I still had a great time shopping. There were various art centers where the staff were teaching the kids how to play with toys, make crafts, paint, etc. Everything was very organized despite the chaos and I found toys I had never seen before. This store is a childs dream! read more

A difficult place to review this. As a toy store it's brilliant, as a shopping experience mostly awful due to crowds. I had to come here in an an emergency to get a birthday present. I feel a little miffed that I spent £76 on a Furby when I could have got the same from Argos for £49. I don't know when the quietest time to come here is and I'm not prepared to come here enough to find out. read more

It was a treat and relief to be able to visit Hamley's this Sunday as part of a Timeout event (i.e. before opening) as in the past I have gone in to look for presents and had to walk straight out due to the amount of people. A nicely laid out store with super duper enthusiastic staff who are all very friendly. Lots of interactive displays show casing their magic trick kits, pens and activities. A must for children visiting London however everything is pretty pricey and as I say normally very very busy. read more

Rediscover your inner child when you get into Hamley's it is my favourite toy shop in the world. The staff there are friendly and you can play with most of the toys there. With 5 levels of fun there's something for everyone. I also love the arcade games section, but they can be quite addictive and you might end up spending too much before you know it. TIP: If you are visiting London and not sure if you have enough space left in your suitcase for Hamley's toys, there are Hamley's stores at most London airport terminals. read more

You kind of have to go here for bringing back gifts for little ones. It's a kerfuffle of noise and stimulation, but you can find some affordable, exclusive gems. read more

I'm a newbie to Hamleys and went for the first time the other day and thought it was amazing! You feel like a kid again, which is the most fun in life. The downstairs section is the best, which is full of stuff you can press and mess with, you can even get your fortune told by the Zoltar arcade machine from the film Big! Everything is on a large scale, so it's a very impressive place to go. read more

Yes, I went to this touristy joint to look for toys, and I was actually impressed. Far better thatn I expected. Unlike ToySrus in the US, this place has great selection and more educational toys, also customer service guys were showing off different toys at each station. I got there very late, just 1/2 hr before closing, so I was welcomed by cranky kids not wanting to leave, and I can't imagine going in there during the day. So be aware. Pricing is what you'd expect in London, pricey!! read more

I love this place. Such great memories of going through the store on my birthdays as a child. For several years as a child, I would have my birthday in London en route to Germany and back. Sounds swanky, yes, but I never got to buy anything there...just look. Mean parents read more

The child in me loves this store more than anywhere else in London. There are toys to play with everywhere, and more toys under one roof than you can even imagine. This is the place of childhood dreams, and I will never tire of whiling away afternoons there! read more

Rule 1 when visiting Hamleys: Do not bring more than on child at a time. You will inevitably lose them at some point during the day. And when you lost a child in that store, the chances are, you wont find them without the help of a tanoy announcement from the very helpful staff. There a 5 floors to this store, containing both traditional and modern toys. You will not go there in order to buy a toy. You will buy toys BECAUSE you are there. There is just way too many toys to go there with an idea of buying a specific toy. But with all the options there, you will spend an entire day looking. Great as a day out. read more

5 floors of every toy you could possibly want, from past to the futuristic gadget, from £1 to over £10,000. I guarantee that you will see someone famous on you visit (especially if you hang around the most expensive toys). I wouldnt go there with children though, unless you dont mind asking the staff to make a tannoy announcement because you have lost your child. Never ever go there during christmas. I once made that mistake when trying to buy my little sister a xmas present. Not only did i not manage to get anything, i got into a fight over a pony teddy and twisted my ankle. If you live in the Uk, you must come here at least once in your life. read more

Took my 6 year old son here last weekend and he had a great time. There is a magical air to the place and it would be impossible to leave empty handed. We ate in the cafe at the top too which was fine, but pricey. read more

What a great store. The last of the classic toy stores in the world I would say, They have an amazing collection of stuffed animals. In a time when video games rule, it is nice to see a place that offers toys that develop a childs imagination, You can get cheaper stuffed animals or high end collectors pieces. All there. All a bit expensive, but worth it. read more

I know I should like this place but each time I go I am disappointed. It feels like this store needs renovation its tired and disorganised and frankly the choice of items are not all that. Even the lifts are small and cramped and not very pushchair friendly. I think kids will love it but having been to NY and seen the likes of their toy shops Hamleys' doesn't cut it- you're probably better off to take them down the road to Harrods toy department. read more

Best toy store ever! The five story store is full of things for all ages and I could have stayed for an hour amazed at this toy store that is the oldest and the largest toy store! There is a floor that has a LOT of Playmobil. Most of them couldn't be found in America. The store was soooo cool! I was having the hardest time trying to decide what to get! I would definitely come back here. They demonstrated a lot of cool toys and magic tricks. The building was really clean, and the workers were very helpful. The location is great, and so close to Piccadilly circus. read more

THis is a must visit store for peoplw who live in london and for tourists. There is so much going on with friendly staff showing demonstrations on their toys. Its sooooo lively, the toys are such good quality and there is such a wide variety that you dont see in normal toy shops. Also with many floors there is toys for all ages. Also hamleys teddy's are so soft and the material feels better than a normal teddy. read more

Hamleys is a must for everyone, even if you have lived in London all your life. I still feel like a kid the minute I walk through their doors. They have a few people doing demonstrations with the toys throughout all floors. The store has an excellent feeling to it, no wonder people carry out bags and bags of toys. The store has something for every age group and you are bound to find something that intrigues you. You do not need to spend money in the store to enjoy the experience, well I was tempted too part with my hard earned pounds. read more

Whether you have children or not, chances are you've probably heard of the famous Hamleys toy shop. Situated in the middle of Regent Street, this store is always the busiest spot. It is known as the oldest toy shop in London, having started as a small shop in Holborn in the 18th century. I wonder what the original owners would think of their store today, if they were to visit the seven-story building in Regent Street. The floors are packed with every toy and game imaginable, with each floor stocking a certain type of merchandise. The shop itself feels very cramped. The escalators are rather narrow, the air hot and stuffy, the crowds often unbearable, so having been there a few times, I have no intention of entering again. All the toys are sold at premium prices. You'll find that the exact items are sold much cheaper elsewhere, if you don't mind shopping around. For instance, I bought a small electric train set for my nephew in this store, only to find it £5 cheaper at Woolworths. The only reason I go past the Hamleys store nowadays is to admire their window displays at Christmas, which never ever disappoint. The imagination and craftshmanship put into it is simply amazing. read more

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Items ordered, different items received, even the dispatch note was different to my order and what was in the box! Took me numerous calls to get it resolved, no voucher as a compliment, poor customer service and customer experience read more

WOW, WOW, WOW. I first visited this store when i was about 10, 18 years ago and now well it jjust seems to get better. Even at 28 as soon as you walk in the door you feel the magic and become a child again. Every floor is dedicated to age and gender, On the top floor is all the remote control cars, lego and make toys well i was in heaven and add to the pot a cafe which serves fantastic ice cream and you could happily live there. GO GO GO it is a place to say you have been read more

Hamleys is one of the worlds largest toy shops. It is an amazing shop and you can find everything here. It is very big inside and on a number of different levels. Some toys are very overpriced. They have demonstrations of some of the toys available. The store is a major tourist attraction, and receives around five million visitors a year. read more

I went in here a few weeks ago. It is a very good toy shop right in the heart of London, and has about six floors. Each floor had a different theme and atmosphere and many friendly people playing with gadgets such as toy helicopters or magic cards. At the top there is a cafe. Well worth visiting, for kids especially! read more

This is a dream toyshop for everyone. It is absolutely huge and has every toy that you could possibly imagine. It has a lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. The children are able to try out the toys before buying. This saved us a huge amount of money as once the children had had a go, they realised that the toy wasn't as good as they thought. The prices of the toys are quite high and probably could be found in Woolworth or Argos a lot cheaper. Hamleys is a fantastic place to visit and a great place for writing a Christmas list but not the best place to buy. read more

If you have children (or even if you're just a big kid at heart), Hamleys is a must whenever you go to London. There's floor after floor of toys of all kinds. The demonstrators are great and the staff are friendly. My only gripe - and the reason for rating the store 4 stars rather than 5 - is that everything is quite expensive for what it is. read more

Probably the best-known toyshop in the world, and with good reason too. The five floors are stacked with every possible toy and pastime, and the knowledgeable staff can find stuff that you can't. It gets the must-have toys in stock, but sells out quickly. Take a credit card with a large limit if you're buying presents. However, not a good idea to visit during the 12 months prior to Christmas, since that's the busy time. read more

Such a magical store. It is so lovely to see your childrens faces when they first walk in the door. They think all their dreams have come true. There is a great array of toys being demonstrated I think the staff must have a great time. It can get too crowded at times, especially near Christmas and you tend to get swept along in the rush. The choice of toys seems to be unlimited but beware you can get a bit carried away. read more

This is probably one of the only remaining dedicated toy shops in the world so it's worthwhile going for a visit. However, the reason it didn't get five stars is that it's looking a bit dated and not in a good nostalgic way and the toys are mostly the same mass produced stuff you get in Argos only more expensive. I know I sound very old and boring but against the backdrop of all the big designer stores in that area it could do with a bit of a tidy up. I'm sure kids would love it and it also has a great selection of toys if you're rich as I would definitely be buying a life size cuddly giraffe if I ever won the lottery!! read more

Kids and adults alike love this toy store and it's famous throughout the world. People travel across the whole globe to come to this most famous store. It's free entry and is set over quite a few floors. Can be difficult to get around in a wheelchair nearer the festive season due to large displays of toys taking up most of the room. However it's a magical place to go and really is great for young and old. Again nowhere really easy to park with a blue badge, central London really is a nightmare if you are disabled and can't use public transport. Staff on the whole were helpful but not all of them seemed to know where the disabled toilets were and just pointed me in the direction of other staff members. read more

Hamley's is a wonderful shop which is great fun and can be seen as a tourist sight. Youd don't need to buy anything, in fact i recommend that you don't as then you can focus on the brilliant displays of toys and toys which you can try out and which are on display. There are some wonderful gagets and brillian toys as well as a lovely cafe. read more

My mum brought me toys from here..years ago! Please dont let the recession hit here toooit would be wrong..GO BUY TOYS

Hamleys is an astounding Toy Shop loved by kids and adults alike. Founded 1760 It is one of the oldest and most succesful around. I regularly visit to get one of their excellent die dast model cars. They have something for everyone with each level having a different theme. read more

What a great place to visit, no matter what age you are! There's every type of toy conceivable here, for kids and adults, from gadgets and baby toys to books and barbies The price is RRP so not over-priced as you would imagine, and some items were below RRP. Its multiple floors and each floor is well labelled to let you know what is in that level. At the top there is a cafe, which is helpful for refreshments before making the trek back down! There are also customer toilets on the top level. On each level there are various members of staff demonstrating different items. read more

Childhood memories of racing cars around the store or the odd magician pulling a trick on you, was always a delight. I hope the innocence of children has not been worn down by the fast moving society of today and that they find some solace in a treasure chest of toys. The 7 floors are tightly packed together and always seem to be jam packed to the brim. I'm pretty sure there is always something there for the big kids out there. read more

When I was a kid, Hamleys was the best place in the world. Now that I'm older, the kid in me is a little disappointed that the largest toy store in the world is showing its age and is looking a little rundown Could do with a good refurb inside. read more

This is most fun place to be. I have never seen a toy store that big. You can get all kinds of toys and games from LEGO to cuddly bears. There are 7 floors in total and each floor has its own theme. It is packed full of the latest toys, games, and gifts or everyone and anyone. Not only children will enjoy this place but adults as well. The sales assistant are really helpful and will help recommend toys or if you know what you want they will direct you to the right place. You can play with the toys there, I don't know if you're allowed too but I see most people playing with the toys. It is also the best place to shop for presents. read more

I went here yesterday evening to buy a present for my little sister after not having set foot in this place since I was 6 or 7 years old and what wonderful joyous memories being there brought back! It's great to stroll around even if you are too old for toys just because there are 5 floors on which you can find literally any possible toy you can imagine! You can play with some of them or watch some of the staff give demos. You can marvel at how many things haven't changed since you were a toddler or at how much things have changed since: electronic and computer games and talking dolls weren't to be found back in the day! Anyway- whether it be for your own entertainment, for some reminiscing or if you actually need to buy a gift, this is THE toy shop to head to! read more

HAMLEYS HAMLEYS HAMELYS!!! The best place ever even for adults, I have always visited hamleys every xmas and it's a delight as you get a unique experiance. You can try toy's, play games, look around and buy gifts from any budget. Best place in the world. read more

Hamleys is a large toy shop with its main store situated on Regent Street in London. The store takes its name from William Hamley who opened his toy shop back in 1760. Hamleys has other smaller stores and some toy departments in some House of Fraser stores but this review refers to the main store in Regent Street. The store stretches over 7 floors and has almost any toy you would want to buy (and probably a lot you wouldn't!). It is quite easy to find your way around as the floors are each dedicated to a different category. The front of the shop has large windows displaying some of the goods on sale and encouraging you to enter in. When we visited amongst other themes one of the windows was dedicated to Harry Potter and showed some amazing items for sale but more of that later. You enter on the Ground Floor and this is the floor dedicated to soft toys and always seems to be the busiest floor. On this floor there is just about every kind of stuffed animal imaginable. To the right hand side of the story is the teddy bear department with big and large, expensive and slightly more affordable. There is also a big range of Steiff bears and other animals for the collector. There is also a Marvin's Magic display and someone is usually demonstrating the magic tricks you can buy. Down in the Basement is the Interactive department where you can choose from a wide selection of computer and console games and various other gadgets. Heading up the escalator to the First Floor and you will find the Games department. Here there is an amazing selection of board games and jigsaws. There is also a sweet shop and a Build-A-Bear Workshop. Moving on up to the Second Floor you come across the Preschool Department which includes baby and toddlers toys. Reaching the Third Floor and everything turns pink and girly as you have reached the Girls Department here there is a huge range of girls toys including a wide range of dolls and dressing up outfits. The craft department is also here with lots of craft materials and art supplies. The Fourth floor is the Hobby floor where my husband made his way to look at the remote controlled cars but thankfully didn't buy. There is also a wide range of model kits, railways and scalextric. Finally the fifth floor is the Boys floor with action figures, vehicles and to revive you after making it this far a café where you can rest your feet and have a drink. Throughout the store there are demonstrations going on, we walked through the main door and into a sea of bubbles being blown across the room. On each of the floors shop assistants are demonstrating toys and games and encouraging the public to join in and try. Sometimes you have to duck past flying toys or step round toys on the floor! There was one display of products in the store which really amazed me and I think it was on the Hobby floor but I can't really remember. It was where the collectors items were and it was the Harry Potter items in particular. Here you could buy everything from Harry Potters spectacles, to a full-size broomstick, a golden snitch or all the main characters wands. They also came with very high price tags, these are items for collectors and not for childrens toys. I just can't quite imagine where you would put a Nimbus 2000 broomstick! This store is really impressive, it has an unrivalled selection of toys for all ages. The staff are friendly and helpful. Prices in the store are probably roughly what you would pay in any other department store in London. Many of the items you can probably get cheaper online but you won't get the shopping experience or the ability to see and hold the items before buying. If you visit London you must pop in and have a visit. If you have children they will love it but you probably won't manage to leave without buying something! read more