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Festive Shopping in Shrewsbury: For Kids & Babies
At Christmas, there's a special joy in finding the perfect gifts for the little ones in our lives -- nobody appreciates a gift under the tree quite like a child! Whether you're searching for the cutest outfits for your first family Christmas photos, the softest toys to bring comfort and joy to a niece, nephew or nibling, or educational games that blend fun with learning, you'll find it in Shrewsbury.
From boutique stores offering handcrafted, traditional toys to shops filled with the latest in playful and stylish children's clothing, our town provides a range of options to put smiles on faces.
The Toybox
The Toybox is a vibrant company run by Vonny Simons and her team of enthusiastic toy hunters, determined to bring you the most beautiful, high-quality toys on the market. The team here are dedicated to bringing Earth-friendly, sustainable, quality, fun and gorgeous toys to Ironbridge and Shrewsbury, for Christmas memories that are built to last.
It's Feet First
Established in 2017, It's Feet First is a beloved independent children's shoe shop situated on historic Dogpole. Here, you'll find a range of children's shoes from first walkers to school shoes and trainers. With over 9 years experience in the industry, the knowledgeable team are always on hand to help with children's shoe fittings, comfort advice and more.
Frugi
Frugi makes kids' fashion in a range of organic cotton and sustainable materials for babies, girls and boys. The patterns are bright, the colours are delicious, and the quality is faultless. They also sell a selection of toys, accessories and extra stocking fillers for your little ones!
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Write Here
One for creative kids! Write Here is a Shrewsbury institution, offering creative kit from paints to inks, fountain pens and all manner of stationery, coloured pens and pencils, stamp sets, stickers, calendars and more. There's plenty for kids to enjoy - and plenty for adults, too!
Megastore Collectibles & The Booster Box
For kids with a passion for videogames, or little collectors of trading cards, Megastore Collectibles in The Darwin Centre is stuffed with games new and old - including vintage consoles, if you want your little one to experience gaming the way you did! Sister shop The Booster Box, based in Shrewsbury Market Hall, is the go-to shop for trading cards from Pokemon to Yugioh and beyond.
National favourites to find in Shrewsbury...
Marks And Spencer
Founded in 1884, M&S has grown from a single market stall to an international, multi-channel retailer. M&S sell stylish, high quality, great…
Open Today 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Vinegar Hill
Vinegar Hill is a lifestyle store, packed with wonderful homeware, gifts and fashion. A family-run business with seven stores dotted around the…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Primark
Adored by fashion fans and value seekers alike, Primark is widely established as the destination store for keeping up with the latest looks without…
Open Today 9:00AM - 6:00PM
H&M
Offering fashion and quality at the best price, H&M offers a varied assortment for the entire family, including concepts for ladies, men,…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:30PM
Flying Tiger Copenhagen
Flying Tiger Copenhagen's dedicated design team who has won numerous international design awards for their imaginative and amazing design…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
TGJones
One of the UK's leading retailers, TGJones - formerly WHSmith - is best known for its books, newspapers and stationery.They offer an increasingly…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
The Works
Founded in 1981, The Works is a family-friendly discount retailer, with over 300 stores all over the UK. It offers great value discount gifts, art,…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Claire's Accessories
Claire's is a leading retailer of jewellery and accessories for girls and young women. The store in Shrewsbury's Darwin centre stocks a great range…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Skechers
Our story begins in 1992, in a California beach house, where Skechers was born as a utility boot that quickly became a style icon of the grunge…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Waterstones
Waterstones is one of the UK's leading book retailers, providing customers with a wide choice, excellent value and expert advice from a knowledgeable…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
HMV
A staple of the UK's high street for 100 years, HMV is your go-to for music, film and pop culture enthusiasts. At Shrewsbury's HMV you'll find all…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
The Entertainer
Here at The Entertainer, there's not much we don't know about toys. In fact, with over 30 years of experience selling the best toys and games, we've…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:30PM
Pre-loved toys, books & games
You'll find hundreds of pre-loved children's toys, books, games & more at Shrewsbury's town centre charity shops.
Not every listing on Original Shrewsbury is able to offer a complete representation of all the wonderful businesses that operate within Shrewsbury.
We do our best to include all relevant businesses in each feature. If your business wasn't included and you feel it should have been, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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