4+ years

New possibilities in every playtime

As children explore the world, they become more interested in trying things on their own. At this age, toys that let them take the lead, like puzzles and crafts, are ideal to nurture independence in these key years.

Learning more about language

Once children hit 4, their language and vocabulary skills deepen dramatically. Teaching them newer, more complex concepts through play helps expand these language skills and boost their cognitive brain power.

Blossoming into independence

From the age of 4, children begin to develop the confidence to face challenges on their own. Puzzles and toys with creative elements help to build this confidence, allowing independence to flourish naturally.

Problem-solving their own way

It's completely natural for children to have little disagreements during cooperative play. Toys that foster healthy problem-solving and communication skills can help children find creative solutions to their problems.

Don’t miss out on our top picks!

Circuit Explorer Lab Kit

Explore the world of electronics with the Circuit Explorer Lab Kit. Perfect for inspiring a child's curiosity, it blends STEAM education with play, encouraging critical thinking, creativity and problem solving. With easy-to-connect magnetic blocks and a mistake-friendly system, the circuit explorer lab is safe, durable and accessible for all.

£199.99

Magnetic Drawing Board

£19.99

-15 %

Portable Bamboo Easel

A portable and eco-friendly art companion for young artists. Crafted from sustainable bamboo, it's perfect for creative adventures on the go.

£44.99 £52.99 save £8.00

-33 %

Quadrilla Advanced Coding Set

Further your coding knowledge with this advanced Quadrilla marble run tower set! Build towers and tracks to guide the marbles, find missing blocks to unlock the code, and solve endless challenges. Includes 50 challenge cards from 'Starter' to 'Expert' levels. Perfect for combining logic, STEAM principles, and fun in an engaging, coding adventure.

£99.99 £149.99 save £50.00

-20 %

Quadrilla Basic Coding Set

Learn the basics of coding with this innovative Quadrilla set! Build towers and tracks to guide the marbles in the right direction and solve coding challenges. Includes 20 challenge cards from 'Starter' to 'Expert' and works with the free Quadrilla App. This coding toy combines logic and STEAM principles for endless educational fun.

£79.99 £99.99 save £20.00

Quadrilla Stack Track Bucket Set

Ready, Set, Go! Compete in a marble race with this fantastic DIY track! Build the track yourself then send the marbles rolling down through all the twists, turns, holes and ramps. Even the bucket becomes part of the track!

£69.99

Mega Skatepark

Give your marbles some air-time as they shoot out of this high-speed jump and off the Quadrilla layout. You’ll be rewarded with a chime each time one lands in the bell funnel.

£19.99

Sonic Playground

Add the dimension of sound to your Quadrilla runs with a xylophone rail that plays a musical scale as marbles race over it.

£16.99

Explorers Bug Jar

Encourage a love for nature with the Hape Explorers Bug Jar, an outdoor essential for budding entomologists aged 4 and up. With a 4x magnifying lid, LED light, and measuring grid, kids can examine insects gently and up close. Portable, eco-friendly, and educational, it’s perfect for little explorers curious about the wonders of the natural world.

£5.99

Optical Science Lab

Explore the world of optical science and light with this set of eight experiments. Perfect for young scientists and inventors!

£39.99

-45 %

Three Experiment Kit

Get busy inventing with this kit containing over three exciting experiments. As children aged four and over complete each experiment, they will create a mechanical grabber, a crane, and a climbing frog..

£10.99 £19.99 save £9.00

Discovery Scientific Workbench

Get started on the road to becoming a scientist with this cool inventor`s workbench containing over 10 different experiments! As children aged four and over complete each experiment, they will produce a fun new machine to teach them about science.

£79.99

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Bamboo Rapido

It’s a rapid race to the finish line with Bamboo Rapido! This unique game combines the best of memory, speed and strategy to help boost your child’s counting, recall and retention skills through exciting gameplay. There are a number of fun ways to play this game – which one will your child master first?

£19.99

From 5 Years

Castle Escape

Escape from the castle's rotary tower with this exciting Quadrilla set featuring two transparent stairways. As the marbles make their way down the rail they sound three hanging bells.

£99.99

From 4 Years

Dinosaurs Puzzle

Travel back in time to the prehistoric era with this 1.5 metre floor puzzle. 200 puzzle pieces come together to reveal an exciting dinosaur scene. When the lights go out, the dinosaurs’ skeletons are revealed. The included 10 fun fact dinosaur cards allow children to learn more about their favourite dinosaurs as they play.

£21.99

From 6 Years

Field Microscope

If you've ever wanted to explore the microscopic world, then this toy is just the tool to do it with. You can look magnify up to 120x in cyrstal-clear detail.

£25.99

From 8 Years

Human Body Puzzle

50 paper piece anatomy puzzle with organs to add; First complete the body like any jigsaw puzzle then position bones, muscles and other organs; 10 extra parts include one brain, one lung, one heart, one small intestine, one bladder, one kidney, one bicep muscle, one calf muscle, one humerus bone and one femur bone ; Features a large, double-sided poster (in 11 languages) featuring fun facts about the human bod

£24.99

From 3 Years

Multifunction Sandpit

Transform your backyard into a world of exploration and creativity with our All-in-1 Outdoor Kit. This multifunctional set features a sandpit, kitchen, planting bin, easel and a cosy, detachable roof. Whether they’re digging for treasure, planting their first garden, or creating a masterpiece, it’s the perfect addition to your outdoor space.

£229.99

From 4 Years

Ocean Life Puzzle

Dive into an enchanting underwater adventure with this 200-piece Ocean Landscape Puzzle! Stretching 150 cm when complete and glowing in the dark, it doubles as a unique room decoration. Perfect for building concentration, storytelling, and problem-solving skills, it inspires creativity and confidence in every piece.

£21.99

From 6 Years

Race to the Finish

The perfect beginner’s set for the unlimited marble run possibilities. Full of spins, drops and seesaws, this set will have marbles racing in every direction. Ideal for independent or collaborative play, your mini engineer will learn how to problem-solve and develop their spatial awareness and fine motor skills.

£39.99

From 4 Years

Sea & Rail Cargo Transportation Set

Discover the wonders of freight trains with the Sea & Rail Cargo Transportation Set! Transport cargo from ships to trains, lift the bridge, and turn on the lighthouse. Enjoy sound effects like train whistles and ocean waves. Compatible with other Hape railway sets, it's perfect for imaginative play and skill development.

£99.99

From 3 Years

4-Seasons layer Puzzle

This puzzle takes your child on a journey from spring through winter, enhancing fine motor skills, coordination, and patience. Each layer presents a new challenge, illustrating nature’s cycles and adaptations. Glow-in-the-dark elements add excitement, and the wooden base allows for proud display, fostering a sense of achievement and ongoing learning.

£19.99

3-6Y

Animal Kingdom Puzzle

This chunky animal puzzle features a variety of fun critters that your child can stack, sort or nest in different ways to develop their cognitive and fine motor skills. Each animal has its own unique features to help children identify them by name, habitat, size and other cool characteristics.

£19.99

3-6Y

Cargo Ship & Crane

Time to unload cargo from all around the world using the magnetic crane. Stack the cargo as best as you can and get them shipped off to the right destination.

£17.99

From 3 Years

Compass Set

Using the compass, create a signpost that points in the direction of famous landmarks around the globe. We know Santa Claus comes from the North Pole, but then there's also Japan in the East, Antarctica to the South and the setting sun in the West. How many more can you add to your signpost?

£7.99

From 4 Years

Hand-Powered Flashlight

Forget batteries! With this sustainable flashlight you make your own power. Made with bamboo and biomass plastic.

£19.99

From 4 Years

Human Body Magnetic Puzzle

It’s time to discover the mysteries of the human body! This magnetic puzzle set features 6 separate puzzles representing different systems of the human body, including the skeletal system, organs, and muscles. It includes 6 human body cards with the names of the different parts of the body. It helps little biologists explore the complexities of the human form while enhancing their cognitive and motor skills through play.

£17.99

3-6Y

Letters and Numbers Tracing

Use the stencils and chalk to learn all about the world of letters and numbers. By tracing the stencils, your child will learn how to form numbers and letters so they can start writing all on their own! The markers are interchangeable on whiteboards and paper, so there are plenty of places to write.

£15.99

Lock & Learn Playboard

It’s time to unlock a world of learning! This busy board features a variety of locks, doors, and hidden surprises to promote your child's imaginative play and problem-solving adventures. Some locks are easier than others, which helps to boost your child’s resilience and determination as they try each latch until they’re successfully unlocked. Primary colours and moveable parts add an extra layer of learning.

£24.99

3-6Y

Magic Forest Puzzle

Visit an enchanted land far, far away with this beautiful floor puzzle. With 200 pieces that show a magical forest, watch as the fantastical creatures take form, piece by enchanting piece. When the lights turn off, the puzzle glows to reveal new scenes and details. This puzzle includes 10 character cards with fun creature facts to let your little puzzle-maker learn more about their favourite magical creatures.

£21.99

From 6 Years

Mega Skatepark

Give your marbles some air-time as they shoot out of this high-speed jump and off the Quadrilla layout. You’ll be rewarded with a chime each time one lands in the bell funnel.

£19.99

From 4 Years

Pocket Swing

This convenient swing will encourage kids and adults alike to hangout in nature. Set it up between two strong trees and you can swing (or just relax) the day away. Easily portable, you can take it with you on hikes or camping trips. It’s a great way for kids to enjoy outdoor play or to just sit and relax in the outdoors and appreciate the natural world.

£22.99

From 5 Years

Quadrilla Stack Track Bucket Set

£69.99

From 4 Years

Solar System Puzzle

Does your little space explorer know what’s at the centre of our solar system? Well with this educational puzzle, they’ll certainly discover some exciting facts about our planet and its surrounding, celestial neighbours. Featuring solid-wood planet pieces, a glowing LED sun, and a poster with all the planet names, this puzzle will certainly help with fine motor development as your child picks up, pinches and holds the pieces.

£29.99

From 5 Years

Sonic Playground

Add the dimension of sound to your Quadrilla runs with a xylophone rail that plays a musical scale as marbles race over it.

£16.99

From 4 Years

The Cyclone

If it’s the ultimate marble run that you want, then look no further than the Cyclone. With over 200 pieces, you can certainly keep boredom at bay. Whilst they play, children will develop various cognitive, physical, and social development skills.

£199.99

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