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The Which? high streets shops survey is the biggest in the UK, polling more than 14,000 shoppers and rating 100 stores. We reveal the best shops in our toys and games category so you can find out where to consider buying toys and games for your children - or yourself - if you want great prices and superb customer service. 

Our survey drew on the shopping experience of the general public to find out which toys and games shops were the best for price, customer service, shopping environment and product range and quality. You might also be interested to see the best shops for buying baby equipment.

Which? reveals that being a big name in the world of toys and games shops does not always mean your customers rate you as the best. In fact, just 7% of people shopped for toys and games in this category's most highly rated retailer. According to its customers, this is the place to go for first-class service and a great store environment - to find out the Which? top shop for toys and games see the best toys and games shops.

The public's five most visited shops for toys and games

  1. Argos
  2. Tesco
  3. Toys R Us/Babies R US
  4. Asda
  5. Early Learning Centre

Only two of these leading high street names can be found in the top five of our league table of satisfaction for toys and games shops. To find out who they are, and where other high street names such as Boots and Mothercare are ranked, visit the best toys and games shops.

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