Festive favourites: our ultimate toy guide

With the vast number of toys and games on offer, it can easily leave you feeling overwhelmed. So, we’ve curated our ultimate toy gift guide for younger children all the way up to big kids, all of which you can pick up during your visit to Festival Place shopping centre.

This year’s guide includes LEGO, an historic favourite, but also brands such as Little Live Pets and Minecraft.

Build-a-Bear Harry Potter Quidditch bear, £63, Build-a-Bear

Harry Potter is a firm favourite on our TV screens, especially around the festive period. These loveable bears are complete with a broomstick, cape, goggles and the sought-after GOLDEN SNITCH™. The Hogwarts house can be chosen upon creation, allowing the bear to be personal to each child, recommended for all those over three-years-old.

Encanto The Casa Madrigal 1000pc Puzzle, £16, Next

The trending Disney film of 2022 has been created into a vibrant, colourful 1000-piece puzzle featuring the famous Madrigal house and the loveable family. This is an ideal gift for children aged 12 and above.

LEGO 21170 Minecraft The Pig House, £45, Next

Immerse into the world of Minecraft and watch the virtual game come to life in this LEGO building set. Put your Minecraft skills to the test by building a reconfigurable house, with walls that open to reveal rooms inside. Plus, the addition of an explosion button for added Minecraft authenticity. Suitable for children aged eight and above.

Little Live Pets Mama Surprise! Guinea Pigs, £64.99, The Entertainer

Branded as this year’s ‘must have’ toy, we can see why! Care for the loveable mama guinea pig by feeding and brushing her, watching her heart glow. Place her inside the interactive hutch and a newborn guinea pig and a care package will appear for the new arrival. Best suited for four - eight-years-old.

Vtech Super Sound Karaoke Machine, £66.99, The Entertainer

Sing and dance along to your favourite tunes with this portable Bluetooth karaoke machine. Complete with disco lights, speakers and microphones, it has everything you need for a great dance party. Bring along your family and friends to duet with a second microphone! Best suited for ages three and above.