For Kids

About the Festive Garland

This trio of handmade Christmas inspired garlands (sold separately) are designed & made locally in the Cotswolds using the best 'Nepalese' felt balls, combined with hand stitched loveliness. The multi coloured festive balls are strung on a cord, along with decorative motifs, with loops either end for easy hanging.

Where to hang your Festive Garland

These delicate garlands are light enough to be hung on any festive tree or would look stunning hung from a shelf in a nursery or on a mantelpiece or simply suction hooked to a window.

Length: 120cm (Due to being handmade, the length will vary slightly)

Vintage Fabric Keyring

Hand crafted from vintage cotton fabric with stuffing inside, a metal keyring and a hint of faux leather, these keyrings are a funky little gift.

As each piece is unique, we are unable to picture every option, but if you message with favoured main colours, we will do our best to please. 

Baby Bunny Needle Felting Kit

The Baby Bunny Needle Felting Kit contains everything needed to make a cute baby bunny including step-by-step instructions with clear colour photographs. The finished bunny is approximately 15cm high when complete & suitable for beginners aged 10+.

Packaged in a beautiful gift box, each kit contains: 
100% wool, felting needles, foam to work on, glass eyes, full colour instructions.

British Birds Needle Felting Kit

Choose from two popular chirpy British birds to needle felt, using these beautiful craft kits, designed & made in Scotland. 

Suitable for beginners & aged 10+, each needle felting kit contains everything needed, including step-by-step instructions with clear colour photographs. The finished bird is approximately 13cm when complete.

Packaged in a beautiful gift box, each kit contains: 100% wool, felting needles, pipe cleaner, foam to work on, glass eyes, wire, full colour instructions.

Hoop Needle Felting Kit

Each Hoop Needle Felting Kit comes with everything needed to make a lovely 2D felted picture, including a bamboo embroidery hoop, step-by-step instructions with clear colour photographs, and a needle and thread to finish the work off neatly on the back. The hoop is approximately 15cm diameter. 

Just like 'painting with wool', this kit is suitable for complete beginners, and makes a fantastic introduction to needle felting.

Packaged in a beautiful gift box, each kit contains: 

100% felting wool, felting needles, foam pad to work on, bamboo embroidery hoop, needle and thread, felt fabric, full colour instructions.

FELT FLOWERS CRAFT KIT

Treat yourself, or a loved one, to one of these award winning Felt Flower Craft Kits, designed & made in Scotland.

Each kit contains materials to make a truly realistic looking everlasting flower!

Suitable for beginners & aged 10+, each kit includes wool mix felt fabric, florist stems, florist tape, step by step colour instructions and templates. (scissors and glue will be required to complete this kit) The finished flowers are 25-30 cm tall.

CHILD KNITTED HAT

These cute hand crafted hats are designed & knitted in 'The Cotswolds', using colourful mercerised cotton for keeping little heads warm.

Available in sizes 0-6 months up to 2-3 years.

KNITTED MITTENS ON STRINGS

These co-ordinating mercerised cotton mittens, with strings to thread through babies coat sleeves, means they are super practical as well as stylish.

KNITTED HAT & MITTENS SET

Purchase the hat & mittens as a set for a reduced price

Please select the colour & size you wish to order, followed by the item/items.

COTTON BABY HAT

These fun knitted hats in muted soft brushed cotton, hand crafted locally in 'the Cotswolds', are a hit with babies & toddlers. With their earflaps & dangly toggles they look stylish & keep little heads warm.

Available in six colour ways & 4 sizes, ranging from 0-6 months to 2-3 years.

KNITTED MITTENS ON STRINGS

These co-ordinating soft cotton mittens, with strings to thread through babies coat sleeves, means they are super practical as well as stylish.

KNITTED HAT & MITTENS SET

Purchase the hat & mittens as a set for a reduced price

Please select the colour & size you wish to order, followed by the item/items.

Enjoy a traditional games night with this Poker set.

The Retro Games Poker set contains 2 packs of cards, a set of dice, and a wooden storage box to keep everything neat and tidy. The perfect game for your christmas party!

Not suitable for children under 3 years old due to small parts and choking hazard.

Handmade by a local small business right here in the Cotswolds. These knitted banners are versatile and very cute. A great gift for births, christenings and birthdays, hand embroidered and beautifully lined with gingham.

Knitted in cotton yarn, there are two colour ways to choose from. This listing is for the Pink/Cream option with a choice of horses, hearts, stars or flowers.

(See separate listing for a Blue/Red option)

Please choose your end flag motif & the number of letters for the name, using the menus provided. Finally, add the name required in the box below.

Your personalised banner will arrive ready made; dispatched in 3-5 days. (Individual letters & end motifs are also available to purchase in store)  

Each individual flag costs £4, your order value will be automatically updated.

Knitted garland

Add the perfect finishing touch to your child’s room with this sweet knitted garland.

Each option is approx. 80cm in length & each flag is 8cm high. (As this item is handmade, the length will vary slightly)

This garland is a set of 7 knitted cotton flags separated with a wooden bead on a co-ordinating coloured cord, with loops for easy hanging.

(As with any bunting or garland, do not attach on or near a cot)

About The Zoo Animals - All Strung Together

A string of vibrantly coloured zoo animals to brighten any room. Handmade from 100% felted wool. Complete with a ting brass bell on the end.

Why We Love These All Time Favourite Animals

5 animals included ....Lion, Tiger, Elephant, Zebra and Giraffe. What's not to love and the children will too.

Size:

130cms long.

Jigsaw Puzzle - Map Of The Sky

Big jigsaw puzzle featuring the celestial night sky - 'La Carta Du Ciel', 'Carta Del Cielo', 'Sternenkarte'. Made in the USA by Eurographics.

What's inside the 'Map of the Sky' jigsaw box?

Mint condition in sealed box: 1,000 pieces.

'Map Of The Sky' in detail

Finished size: 48.89 x 67.63 cm
Box size: 36 x 25.5 x 6 cm

Part of the Droids Toys & Collectables Range

Knitted Bunting

Cotton Knitted Bunting to add colour & charm into any setting, be it a nursery, bedroom, bathroom, living room, tent, camper van, garden or summer house.

This bunting is 140cm in length & consists of 8 knitted flags on a coloured cord with loops for easy hanging.
Each flag is 10cm high & spaced 4cm apart.
Ready made for you, there are eight colour options to choose from.

If you have specific requirements, please message us with your colour preferences.
(Longer versions also available @ £2 per flag)
Better still, pop into The Malthouse Emporium where you can design your own unique bunting from individual flags in over 30 colours.

(As with any bunting do not attach on or near a cot)

R328 Pullman Brake No. 79
Hornby OO Gauge Scale Model Railway

Pullman Brake, Car No. 79 in the distinctive Pullman livery. This is one of several passenger coaches being offered, with more to come.

What to expect from your Hornby R328 Pullman Brake Car No. 79

This OO Gauge Model Railway is in excellent condition. Please note though: It is in the wrong box (see photo).

R328 Pullman Brake Car box dimensions

31 x 8.5 x 3.7 cm

Other boxed Hornby OO Gauge Scale Model Railway toys available

R4222 GWR Clerestory Coach
R228 Pullman Car First Class ‘Anne’
R456 GWR Composite Coach
R103 Tarmac Hopper Wagon PGA
R117 Ventilated Van Vea
R127 Castrol Tank Wagon
R111 National Benzole Tank Wagon
R3069 Midland 0-4-0

Part of the Droids Toys & Collectables Range

About This Power Bracelet - Tiger's Eye Gemstones

Tiger's Eye has its own individual benefits. It is said to be a powerful stone that helps with harmony and balance along with helping to relax fear  and anxiety.

We Think You'll Love This Arm Candy

Popular and very much on trend for this coming season. These bracelets are hand strung on elastic thread so making them a 'one size fits all'!

 Size

10cms long overall

8mm diameter gemstones

Also stylish enough to display on a desk or sideboard, this quality wooden game set is ideal for all ages.

Dimensions:

Approx size 21 x 21 x 4 cm

About Desktop Skittles Retro Game

Fun for the whole family - desktop skittles can brighten up any home or workplace by adding a touch of fun to an otherwise business-like environment. Crafted from natural wood, this quirky toy comes with a neat cotton storage bag to keep all the pieces together safely.

Dimensions: approximately 15cm x 11cm x 6.5cm.

Using traditional techniques, you can hold onto meaningful plants and flowers to evoke a significant event, such as a wedding, baptism or funeral. The rustic flower press is easy to use and you can preserve several different blooms individually.

A great gift idea for kids or crafters.

Star Wars 'Episode I'
'Anakin Skywalker' Boxed Figure

A really nice pair with Anakin Skywalker in pod-racer gear along with Theed Hangar Droid. Part of the Episode 1 collection of 11-inch figures (although Anakin as a child is a couple of inches shorter).

What's included in Hasbro's 'Anakin Skywalker' box

Mint condition in original box.

Star Wars 'Anakin Skywalk - Episode I' box size

32 x 18 x 8.5 cm

Part of the Droids Toys & Collectables Range

About Knitted Mr Fox


Mr Fox, knitted locally in the Cotswolds, with his smiley face and swinging tail would make a perfect companion for children of any age.

Why We Love Mr Fox

Suitable for children & babies, 'Fox' is CE tested and machine washable.
Made from cotton, hand embroidered and part of the ‘Nelly Noodle’ range.

Dimensions

Approx. 38 cm tall 


Lindberg 1:72 Heinkel He-162 Construction Model Kit

Construction plastic kit from the US manufacturer’s WWII Air Power series, the Luftwaffe’s He-162 jet-engined interceptor.  1:72 scale in original sealed box.

Short History of the Lindberg Heinkel He-162

This was one of the last ditch secret weapons designed in haste to tackle the Allied bombers in WW2. The simple jets were mostly constructed of wood and built in secret factories underground.

Corgi Classics box dimensions

26 x 18 x 5.5 cm

Part of the Droids Toys & Collectables Range

Kong!

'The Eighth Wonder of the World', and subject of the classic 1933 film King Kong which also starred Fay Wray... 'It was beauty that killed the beast.' Kong is the companion to the Godzilla painting.

Godzilla

Dubbed the 'King of the Monsters', Godzilla first appeared on film in 1954 and soon became a worldwide pop culture icon, appearing in thirty-two films from Japan, plus three Hollywood films and numerous video games, novels, comic books and television shows.

Medium

Mixed media on canvas - 0.5m x 0.5m each

How to display your Droids Artworks paintings

Each canvas is fairly light and can be supported on just two screws in the wall. The length of screw protruding from the wall needs to be less than the thickness of the canvas.

Caring for your Kong and Godzilla artwork

It is advisable not to hang the painting of either Kong! or Godzilla or of course both in locations such as conservatories where they may be subjected to prolonged direct sunlight, and not above heat sources such as radiators.

Part of the Droids Artworks Collection

About the Glass Marble Solitaire Set

A beautiful, premium Solitaire game made from mango wood and solid glass marbles. An ideal game for both adults and children alike. 

We know you'll love this Game - Classic Solitaire

It's a one-person game. Starting with 33 marbles and the centre hole empty. You just keep jumping over the marbles until you can jump no more! The ideal winner has just one marble left on the board. Fun for everyone. 

The Dimensions of the Wooden Solitaire Board

23cms diameter

About these Ankle Socks with Initials

These Ladies Bamboo Ankle Socks are available with almost every letter of the alphabet. The exceptions being Q, U and X. Cosy and so comfortable to wear.

We feel sure you'll love these Bamboo Socks - for The Ladies in our Lives!

Stuck for a Secret Santa, a table top Christmas Gift, a little something 'else' for a stocking filler or just something to say 'Thank You' or 'Happy Birthday'? Well look no further as these Initialled Ladies Ankle Socks are the perfect choice. Lovely gift bag too!

Size:

Shoe sizes 4-8

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