Toy Shops in Barcelona
Whether you are looking for something traditional or wooden, the latest craze toy or a specialist train or car for a young enthusiast, here are a selection of Barcelona toy shops to help you find what you need.
Imaginarium
Main Stores at:
Centre Comercial Diagonal Mar, Av. Diagonal, 3-35
El Prat Aeropuerto de Barcelona
Mare Magnum Shopping centre
http://www.imaginarium.es
Colourful and solid toys for babies and young children at Barcelona's best known toy chain. Recently opened megastore at Pg. de Gracia, 103 has everything from a play area, juice bar, shoes and kids' activities to a children's (and parents') hairdressers. A great concept and must visit in Barcelona
Barruguet
Gran Via, 620
Tel. 93 301 58 07
A stylish toy shop with imaginative and interesting toys - great for a special gift.
La Caseta del Drax
Aragó, 241
Tel. 93 496 06 43
Children's book shop with a great selection of wooden and educational toys. A small area for kids to draw while you shop and in-store activites organised from time to time.
Eureka Kids
Sants, 21
Tel. 93 332 7699
The only dedicated Eurekakids toy shop in town. Catalan toy company with lots of interesting, colouful and educational toys. See also Online Shopping.
Drim Juguetes
Stores at:
Ronda Sant Antoni, 28-30
Centre Comercial Les Glories
Craywinckel, 12
Pg. Maragall, 82
Republica Argentina, 163 (Toys only)
http://www.drim.es
Big toy store with a wide seclection for children of all ages. Also a small baby equipment section.
Abacus Cooperativa Shop
Tel. 93 217 81 66
Stores:
Abacus Sant Andreu, Gran de Sant Andreu, 54-56
Abacus Urquinaona, Ausias Marc, 16 (Main store)
Abacus Sants, Creu Coberta, 93 (Books only)
Abacus Corsega-Balmes, Corsega, 269 (Main Store)
This coooperative shop created in the 1960's provides an extensive stock of creative, educational and ethical products for children and adults. Everything from craft kits, sewing kits and plasticine to solid basic and imaginative toys for all ages. The cooperative operates on principles of fair trade and sustainability. The shops also have a large children's book, stationery and dvd section. If you become a cooperative member for €10 you will receive a card that gives you a 5% discount on purchases and other benefits.
On Saturdays at 12pm there are in free activities for children ages 3 plus including arts, crafts and drama, handicrafts, poetry, story-telling and traditional games. Come earlier as you may need to queue. Children must be accompanied by an adult see What's on for kids in Barcelona Newsletter for details.
Toys R Us
Tel. 93 356 2304
Centre Comercial Diagonal Mar
Av. Diagonal Mar 3-35
On the Diagonal Mar dels Nens children's level Planta 1. They also have a small baby section. Main {Baby and Pregnancy Shops 'Babies R Us store} is just out of town. Activities for kids are organised in the shop on Fridays and Saturdays.
Bateau Lune
Pl. de Virreina, 7
Tel. 93 218 6907
http://www.bateaulune.com
Children's shop with beautiful wooden and eco-friendly toys for all ages as well as puppets, CDs and books. The shop also hosts activities for children including puppet shows, magic shows and circus acts in addition to music workshops and courses for parents.
Els Tres Tombs
Travesseria de Gracia, 96
Tel. 93 2189 286
http://www.elstrestombs.com
Traditional store specialising in creative, imaginative and wooden toys for children of all ages with dolls' houses, craft kits, dressing-up and symbolic play.
Tontadas
Pg. St. Gervasi, 22
Gimnasio Iradier, Escoles Pies, 105
Small personal store stocking a small selection of babies and young children's clothes and toys from Eureka Kids.
Planeta Petit
Av. Parallel, 171
http://www.planetapetit.com
Newly-opened cute shop that specialises in a small selection of colourful clothing for kids as well as wooden toys from Goula and Eurekakids. The shop has originally designed bibs and bodies in really bright colours and dressing up costumes for babies in soft material. Owner Ester is willing to order other products and is looking for more and more original and quality designs from overseas.
El Ingenio
Raurich, 6
Tel. 93 317 7138
Magic shop near the centre of town with everything for the young budding magician.
El Rey de La Magia
Princessa, 11
Magic shop of the Culture Kids.
Casa Palau
Ronda Sant Antoni, 61
Balmes, 4
Pelai, 34
Travessera de Gràcia, 84
Scaletrix and remote control car specialist. A fantastic range for cars for any young (or old) enthusiast. Also a Barcelona Lego stockist at the Balmes store.
El Palau del Tren
Disputació, 216
Specialist train store for serious big kid enthusiasts that also stocks some children's toy and wooden trains.
El Palacio del Juguete
C/ dels Arcs, 8 Tel. 93 318 1283
Toy store that also specialises in old-fashioned collection toys - everything from incredible hulks to smurfs and toy soldiers.
Vertigo Cometas
Avenir, 66
A dedicated Barcelona kite shop for young and old. You can also join in on one of their kite flying days at Castelldelfels beach.
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