Reigniting the joy of play — one timeless toy at a time.
At The Forgotten Toy Shop, we curate a warm, welcoming place, both online and in our Nottingham store, for families to discover beautiful, traditional toys and games that spark imagination, creativity, and laughter. Our belief is simple: the best toys don’t need batteries — just imagination and time spent together.
Hello! I’m Karen, the owner and founder. I live just outside Nottingham with my partner, our lovable Labrador Wilson, and our son Zachary — our official “chief toy tester”. Growing up, I adored the classic toys that encouraged creativity and imagination. After returning from travelling in 2009, I set up a small market stall selling gifts and traditional toys and I fell in love with sharing that joy with others.
Over time, the toy side of the business grew, and The Forgotten Toy Shop was born — a place where parents, grandparents, and children can find toys that feel meaningful, well-made, and full of play value.
The name comes from something I overheard one day at a market stall:
“Oh wow — I forgot about that toy!”
That moment stuck with me because it perfectly captures our mission — bringing back those long-loved toys that inspire creativity, connection, and nostalgic delight.
We believe:
In quality over quantity — toys that are made to last
In imaginative play that brings families together
In supporting independent makers and timeless designs
In creating a friendly, welcoming toy shop experience for all ages
📍 Visit Our Shop
38 Earlswood Drive, Edwalton, Nottingham NG12 4AZ
Prefer to shop online? You can browse our full range here on the website and choose delivery or in-store collection.
⭐ “A delightful shop with a wonderful range of toys and a really family-friendly feel.” — Trustpilot Reviewer
⭐ “The personal touches make you feel truly valued.” — Happy Customer
The Forgotten Toy Shop was awarded The Good Toy Guide's Retailer of the Month in January 2015.
My daughter ordered this as a Father’s Day gift. It was well packed & arrived in time, we would happily order from them again.
Lovely memories sharing this book with my grandson as I did with his mum. Good quality board book. Fantastic for babies and toddlers.
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