Reviews of Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop. (Shop) in London (London).

Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop

137 Reviews

87 Comments

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Toy store

44 The Market, London WC2E 8RF, United Kingdom

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Information of Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop, Shop in London (London)

On this page you’ll find the address, open hours, more popular times, the contact, photos and real reviews of this business.

This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Open hours of Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop

Sunday

11am–5pm

Monday

11am–5pm

Tuesday

11am–5pm

Wednesday

11am–5pm

Thursday

11am–6pm

Friday

11am–6pm

Saturday

11am–6pm

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Reviews of Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop

H. G.

Very good shop, staff was very helpful and suggested me to select the proper gift (the Victorian era theater coloring and decorating kit) for my friend. The price is also within the acceptable range. If you like the Victorian era style, definitely worth a visit.

A. G. A.

I absolutely love this shop!! Every time I visit this place the inner child in me comes back to life!! As a vintage lover and collector, this is definitively the right place for me!! The manager knows a lot about vintage toys as well! I highly recommend this place!! Best regards. Luana.

I. S.

Benjamin Pollocks toy shop is such a lovely cute shop, full of many gorgeous toys, there's so much to see! The staff are lovely, I was served by a lovely kind gentleman. Please visit this fabulous toyshop when you're in london

A. d. B.

Always a step back in time to my childhood. Lots of quality traditional toys. As a theatre lover, I love the wooden theatre models.

P. M.

Roman Holiday Accommodation was here: very nice store with traditional old fashioned toys.

s. L.

Absolutely love this shop. It’s my first stop when I come to London. Had a slot booked this week for me and my sister. The service is second to none (Thank you Raphael ) During these testing times Benjamin Pollock’s is still continuing to keep the magic alive by opening the shop and keeping everyone updated via its website Facebook and instagram and I appreciate all the hard work that goes into that. Benjamin Pollock’s is the Jewel of Covent Garden and long may it continue.

B. D.

The last stop on our day at Covent Garden. We went up expecting to see the standard "toy store" items. Not here. This place is a classic. Vintage Victorian era items all the way up to toy solders. The biggest plus, it's not a chain store. This is the only one - and it is, a one and only.

P. P.

Lovely little shop. Wonderful experience truly

H. B.

Such an interesting toy shop not cheap but some very unusal items. Staff very pleasant too. Look here for gifts for those interested in the theatre. Such unusal editions of classics. Almost too good for children!

Y. C.

How can we NOT come here for the 1st stop in London!!! This is our 4th time here (also our forth time in London). Beautiful people and unique toys/arts are all over the place. If you are chatty, you will also bring back lots of interesting stories behind the scene like we do. What a magical spot to be!!!

O. D.

Stepping in to the Benjamin Pollock's Toy shop is a moment getaway to a parallel universe with magic and mysteries, a jump of 150 years back in a time machine. The stairways are storytelling grim legend, and inside the shop paper-based mini theaters come to life along with toys that could have come come from a fairy tale easily. Very few true authentic places can be found today - Benjamin Pollock's is certainly one of these.

C. H.

Went here as a kid with my dad. Mr P and my dad were working on a project. As a result my sister and i would receive models to make up. The display theatre is one I did with my mum and a Victorian home with garden was another. Love the place and would defenatly go back.

L. J.

Lovely toy store, staff were very helpful

G. C.

This is a great toy shop! If you are looking for really nice and typical toys, this is the place for you. You won't find commercial stuff here, only boutique toys, lot'of them handcrafted.

K. B.

Amazing old fashion toy shop

K. D.

we went in looking for wooden toys or educational toys only to find paper, plastic and fabric ones. Yes, they are cute, but not what was promised .

B. H.

Really great toy store full of unique toys, not commercial stuff. Fun to look at even if you don't have kids.

A. A.

Not your usual toy store; here you will find unconventional toys with a vintage touch..walk up the little stairs to enter a small world of magical old toys.

T. C. H. R.

Calling it a "toy store" doesn't do it justice. An Amazing collection of a classic items. A MUST see whever you're at covent's area!

A. L.

LOVE this shop - full of novelty items and London history. I love it for the selection of Alice in Wonderland novelties. A treasure in the heart of London.

A. L.

A brilliant shop for getting stuff for the kids, does things the traditional way. good things. Staff really willing to help, always.

A. F.

Be aware; the toyshop is upstairs and there's no lift (being a very old building). This makes visiting difficult with a pram/stroller/buggy.

C. M.

Magnifique petit magasin pour les touristes! -Wonderful little store for tourists! It remains one of the rare store to sell Merrythought teddy bear!

S. M.

Perfect atmosphere and a wide selection of precisely made toys that suits the kids and growns as well.

T. S.

Independent store selling creative, theatrical and educational toys that nurture storytelling.

A. G.

Nice and cozy for toy shop, and fantastic classic and old toys.

I. P.

Quaint toy shop with some old fashioned toys which makes you feel nostalgic.

h. k.

Old times' atmosphere, beautiful toys and nice people who love their job.

A. P.

Great collection of toys! Awesome place for kids.

S. R.

fascinating little shops for adults and kids both, sometimes all it takes is a visit to let the kid out!

E. B.

I felt in a story going into this shop. Beautiful merchandise

T. J. R.

Great little shop with many rarities

G. L.

Nice little toy shop, wish they can have longer hour

D. B.

Great small shop with focus on imagination-oriented toys

M. C.

A trully traditional toy shop. Highly recommended!

C. L. C.

Such a quaint wonderful toyshop with fantastic staff

I. W.

Bought a jack in the box from here two years ago, absolutely brilliant!

S. H. S.

Toy Kingdom is a great place to shop and the staff is friendly

A. P. a. M.

All types of games and toys are available in this store . And less price toys available

G. D.

Quirky little shop that the kids enjoyed browsing around in

T. 1.

Generation old, toys of great old times, hand made

L. Z.

Old and Classic Toys...fantastic...

Magic! And very helpful staff.

A. S.

What makes Pollocks so special is that it seems part-museum. So you'll find finger puppets, masks and other pocket-money friendly toys amongst antique Victorian wind-up theatres and a ventriloquist dummy. The slightly musty smell and heavy carpet definitely adds to the appeal. It isn't sleek and shiny like other toy shops, and it's far too small for little children to run amok (they'd bump into a glass display case or something) but big kids will enjoy popping in and marvelling at the old-fashioned toys for a few minutes.

D. C.

i love this place amazing

J. J.

TOP!

S. H.

Lots to fun

S. P.

Very nostalgic

S. K.

Great range

A. S.

(Translated) The store is sensational, each toy amazing with so many details, it's worth knowing (Original) A loja é sensacional, cada brinquedo incrível com tantos detalhes, vale a pena conhecer

M. S.

(Translated) A really nice little shop that deserves a visit for the proposed objects, not the usual toys, but the fairytale ones of a certain collective imagination: paper theaters, of all sizes and tastes; nutcrackers, those of the ballet, glass figurines for Christmas trees, very small toys (magic boxes ...) and also puppets, books, figurines, musical games. Worth the visit. (Original) Un negozietto davvero carino che merita la visita per gli oggetti proposti, non i soliti giocattoli, ma quelli fiabeschi di un certo immaginario collettivo: teatrini di carta, di tutte le dimensioni e di tutti i gusti; schiaccianoci, quelli del balletto, statuine di vetro per alberi di Natale, piccolissimi giocattolini (scatole magiche...) e anche pupazzi, libri, statuine, giochi musicali. Vale la visita.

R. H.

(Translated) What a beautiful place. All the charm of the old, with super nice works of art, on paper. The theaters of paper, of all sizes, from matchboxes to large theaters. Fold-out books, possibility to paint your own drop-down. Puppets ... a corner to get lost in a story. (Original) Qué preciosidad de sitio. Todo el encanto de lo antiguo, con obras de arte super bonitas, en papel. Los teatros de papel, de todos los tamaños, desde cajas de cerillas hasta grandes teatros. Libros desplegables, posibilidad de pintar tu propio desplegable. Marionetas... un rincón para perderse e un cuento.

l. p.

(Translated) If you are in Covent Garden you have to go to this store! We took a wooden music box and other toys. There are theaters to be created with paper, picture books, old-fashioned games and not. My 5 year old daughter loved it. (Original) Se vi trovate a Covent Garden dovete andare in questo negozio! Abbiamo preso un carillon in legno e altri giochini. Ci sono teatrini da creare con la carta, libri illustrati, giochi vecchio stile e non. A mia figlia di 5 anni è piaciuto molto.

(Translated) Wonderful. It has curious toys and objects. Miniature pieces of different themes. Teddy bears. Books and stories. And above all, wonderful theater models to do: no need for glue or anything! You can't go to Covent Garden and not see it! (Original) Maravillosa. Tiene curiosos juguetes y objetos. Piezas en miniatura de diversa temática. Osos de peluche. Libros y cuentos. Y sobre todo, maquetas de teatro maravillosas para hacer: sin necesidad de pegamento ni nada! No puedes ir a Covent Garden y no verlo!

T. R.

(Translated) The owner allowed the child to touch the toy and look around! It was like a real toy store boss like you! It is a special place where adults have enjoyed a lot of fun and interesting things one by one than price. (Original) 주인아저씨께서 아이가 장난감을 실컷만지고 둘러볼수 있도록 허락해주셨죠! 진정한 장난감가게 사장님다운 너그런마음씨 였어요! 가격보다 하나하나 재미있고 흥미로운 것들이 많이 어른도 즐거웠던 특별한곳 입니다.

M. R. G.

(Translated) A small space shop but huge in illusion. Classic, nostalgic and almost collectible toys fill this toy store. (Original) Una tienda pequeña de espacio pero enorme en ilusión. Juguetes clásicos, nostálgico y casi de coleccionismo llena esta juguetería.

C. C.

(Translated) It's wonderful ... already climbing the stairs and being immersed in an enchanted world, images of other times, and those theaters ... those card games ... wonderful ... and for sure every time I go back to London it's a of my favorite stops (Original) È meraviglioso ...già salire le scale e trovarsi immersi in un mondo incantato , immagini di altri tempi, e quei teatrini... Quei giochi di carta...stupendi...e di sicuro ogni volta che torno a Londra è una delle mie tappe preferite

A. A.

(Translated) Simple store you have to climb stairs. Not worth it (Original) Sencilla tienda has de subir escaleras. No vale la pena

K. T.

(Translated) This is not Hamley's. Here, the toys are handmade and produced by enthusiasts, who sigh at how "health and safety" inspectors take the lives of old traditional toys because you can get chips in your finger or something else fatal. We hope they keep their heads above the water, but fear the worst. Get here. (Original) Dette er ikke Hamleys. Her er lekene håndlaget og tatt frem av entusiaster, som sukker over hvordan "health and safety"-inspektørene tar livet av gamle tradisjonsleker fordi du kan få flis i fingeren eller noe annet livsfarlig. Vi håper de holder hodet over vannet, men frykter det verste. Fort deg hit.

S. A.

(Translated) I had recommended this toy store and it certainly does not disappoint. It is a magic microcosm of Victorian magic, dioramas and mini theaters. The owner is very friendly and solves all doubts. A must if you come to Coventgarden (Original) Me habían recomendado esta tienda de juegete y sin duda no decepciona. Es un microcosmos magia de magia victoriana, dioramas y mini teatros. El dueño es muy simpatico y resuelve todas las dudas. Visita obligaa si vienes a Coventgarden

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(Translated) There are so many things to see here ㅎㅎ There are so many cute things ㅋㅋㅋ ㅋㅋㅋ If people like props and characters go long! (Original) 여기 은근 볼거 많아요 ㅎㅎ 귀여운거 많고 아기자기해서 한참 구경했어요 ! ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 소품이나 캐릭터 좋아하시는 분들이 가면 오래있을듯!

M. K.

(Translated) Thank you Raphael for good service! Bought Jules Verne, Barnes and noble book with you and you sent us out in London on a little trip. Thank you for providing another experience along the way. The store must be experienced. So unique toys do not exist anywhere else! <3 (Original) Tusind tak for god betjening Raphael! Købte Jules Verne, Barnes and noble bogen hos dig og du sendte os videre ud i London på en lille rejse. Tak for at give endnu en oplevelse med på vejen. Butikken skal opleves. Så unikt legetøj findes ikke andre steder! <3

고.

(Translated) It is a small toy store. There are many rare toys. It's good to stop by (Original) 작은 장난감 가게입니다. 보기 드문 장난감 들이 많습니다. 아기자기하게 들러 보기 좋은듯

J. R.

(Translated) Precious! (Original) Precioso!

L. F.

(Translated) Old school toys, full of personality. I was very well attended by Simon. (Original) Brinquedos old school, cheios de personalidade. Fui muito bem atendido pelo Simon.

A. G.

(Translated) A very special toy store with toys from before, spectacular gifts and books. Do not stop visiting it (Original) Una juguetería muy especial con juguetes de los de antes , regalos y libros espectaculares. No dejéis de visitarla