From the Playroom

Walk away from your next purchase with confidence when you shop local. Shopping in store can be a whole experience in itself and it’s kinder to the environment.

6 Tips To Reduce Single Use Plastic

We are starting to see the negative impact of using plastic on a global scale. Steps in the right direction are being made; plastic straws, plastic drink stirrers and plastic cotton buds will be ba...

Top Ten Christmas Gift Guide 2019

With so many exciting toys out there, picking just 10 is tough! We’ve selected our top toys from all of the Le Toy Van collections, so there’s something for everyone here. We believe a toy is for l...

Bentalls Bus

All aboard the 111 - Le Toy Van’s Double Decker bus in the Bentall Centre. You have the chance to drive the retro routemaster inspired bus (a fun photo opportunity) or play passenger and ring the b...

What Is The Montessori Approach?

Maria Montessori was an influential early years educationalist, born in Italy in 1870. While Montessori was working with special needs children it sparked an interest in education and led to her s...