Location: 188-196 Regent Street. Big Bus stop #7. Tube stop Bond Street, Piccadilly Circus
By the time Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837, Hamleys was already a London landmark. Families flocked to William’s ‘Joy Emporium’, as it’s the oldest toy shop in the world. Founded and named after William Hamley at 231 High Holborn in 1760. The Regent Street store was opened in 1881 and offers seven glorious floors packed to the brim with action figures, soft toys, dolls, arts and crafts, and games – everything a child could ever imagine. Even if you don’t buy anything, which would be a miracle, there are plenty of fun demonstrations and fab toy displays to enjoy.
Location: 188-196 Regent Street. Big Bus stop #7. Tube stop Bond Street, Piccadilly Circus