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Enjoy a Hamleys Private Tour the finest toy store in the world! Your Hamleys t our is a private guided journey during store opening hours with a member of the Hamleys Entertainment Team. Across the seven floors, you’ll find sections for a huge range of toys, including soft toys, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lego, Barbie, Playmobil, specialist collector areas and more

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You will get to learn about the fascinating 258-year history of London’s iconic toy store whilst watching the famous live demonstrations of the toys and games on every floor

*If a VIP Tour is booked for when the store opens, the children attending may have the opportunity to take part in the Hamleys Opening Ceremony

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Hamleys London: The Oldest Toy Store in the World

Last updated: 01/10/2019

Include in your London itinerary a stop at Hamleys, a historic toy store that is the oldest of its kind in the entire world! See more about how Hamleys is a special store and entertains people of all ages!

THE STORY OF HAMLEYS

Hamleys is not only the oldest but also the largest toy store in the world. It was founded by William Hamley under the name “Noahs Ark” in 1760 in a location in the High Holborn region. It moved to Regent Street in 1881, where it still stands today. And it's not just any store, as the more than 50,000 toys for sale occupy 5,000 m², spread over 7 floors of the store .

The store sells toys, plush toys, games, dolls, building blocks, video games, school supplies and many other products. More of 5 million people pass through Hamleys every year, looking for a variety of gift items from basic toys to the most sophisticated and rare. A curiosity is that during World War II, the Regent Street store was bombed five times. Since 2015, the store has belonged to C.Banner, a large Chinese fashion footwear and clothing conglomerate.

In addition to the famous London store, Hamleys still has plus other stores across the UK (England, Scotland and Wales) and more than 60 franchises around the world , including countries such as South Africa, Saudi Arabia, China, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, India, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Qatar, Czech Republic, Singapore, Turkey and Russia. Check the list of stores in this link .

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WHAT THE HAMLEYS STORE IS LIKE AT REGENTS ST

You can already tell that the Regents Street store is more than a store, it's a tourist attraction isn't it? In addition to selling products, it hosts a series of events aimed at children with the kids' favorite characters and themes. You can consult the official site for information about events on the date you are visiting the city. There are both escalators and elevators to move through the 7 floors that the store is distributed over. In a very short way, check out what to find on each of the floors at Hamleys.

• basement:  Star Wars

• Ground floor:  souvenirs  and plush

• 1st floor:  Disney, Playmobil and other products

• 2nd floor:  Barbie, Disney Princesses, Little Pony, among others
• 3rd floor: Preschool toys and board games
• 4th floor:  Hot Wheels, Hobbit, Harry Potter and others
• 5th floor: Marvel, Transformers, Lego and others

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HOW TO REACH HAMLEYS

Hamleys is super well located in central London in a place full of public transport options, with many bus and tube lines. The nearest tube stations (London Underground) are:

• Piccadilly Circus Station: served by  Piccadilly Line (navy blue) and  Bakerloo Line (brown)
• Oxford Circus Station: served by Bakerloo Line (brown), Central Line (red) and Victoria Line (light blue)
• Bond Street Station: served by  Jubilee Line (grey) and  Central Line (red)
• Green Park Station: served by Jubilee Line (Grey),  Piccadilly Line (navy blue) and   Victoria Line (light blue)
• Tottenham Court Road Station: served by  Central Line (red) and Northern Line (black)
• Charing Cross Station: serviced by Bakerloo Line (brown) and  Northern Line (black)

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• Address:  88-196 Regent St, Soho, London W1B 5BT, England
• Schedules:  Monday to Friday from 10 am to 9 pm / Saturday from 9:30 am to 9 pm / Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm

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• Address: 188-196 Regent St, London W1B 5BT, United Kingdom Map
• Timings: 09:30 am - 09:00 pm Details
• Phone: +44-3717041977
• Time Required: 04:00 Hrs
• Tags: Family And Kids , Specialty Shop

Hamleys is a toy store that’s actually a dreamland for every kid. In fact, you’d often see teens and adults enjoying the place too. The variety of toys here are sure to bring the child in you on its feet. The set up at the store is lovely and the atmosphere is light and cheerful.

If you love games, you can gift yourself one from this very store. If you’re visiting London with kids, Hamleys should definitely top the list of your places to explore in the city. Also, visit nearby attractions in the city which are covered in London itinerary 5 days .

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• Hamleys Address: 188-196 Regent St, London W1B 5BT, United Kingdom
• Hamleys Contact Number: +44-3717041977
• Hamleys Timing: 09:30 am - 09:00 pm
• Time required to visit Hamleys: 04:00 Hrs
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37.04% of people start their Hamleys visit around 12 PM - 1 PM

People usually take around 3 Hrs to see Hamleys

76.92% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Hamleys

People normally club together Portobello Market and Royal Air Force Museum while planning their visit to Hamleys.

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