Our top choice for this age group is the multi award winning Quadrilla marble run system which is also a great wooden construction toy . Swatch Flik Flak watches and National Geographic science and nature kits are also popular.  

Quadrilla - Marble run

      
 

Quadrilla offers educational value as well as awe-inspiring play. Challenge imagination, inspire observation, deductive reasoning, logical thinking and problem solving. Designed in Germany, Quadrilla is a marble run system of blocks, tracks and accessories that allow for an infinite number of designs. Made from high quality natural wood and brilliant coloured blocks, the marble run is easy to construct, and offers versatile design that allows the child to determine the marble's path. The options are endless, and the process of building is as much fun as the process of playing.

Swatch - Flik Flak watch Earth Ground

        
 

Earth ground - the same fun, just bigger. That's the motto of this brand new style of Flik Flak watch from Swatch. It has a bigger dial and the strap is made of dark brown synthetic leather with contrasting blue stitching. The blue colouring carries through to accents on the watch face, ensuring this watch makes a fashion conscious statement. A good choice for an older boy in nice earthy colours. 

Moulin Roty - Tool box

       
  

This wooden tool box from Moulin Roty would suit an older child ready to start building their backyard cubby. Includes child sized versions of a working saw with metal blade, hammer, screwdrivers, ruler and pencil. Beautifully gift packaged in a box with wooden carry handle. Age guide: 6 years (according to the manufacture), however we feel it would be better suited to a child of 8 years as the components are actually mini versions of real tools.

Intelliquest quizmo books

   
 

Intelliquest is a range of quiz and puzzle books with a unique interactive twist. Winner of the Educational Toy of the Year, enjoy working your way through each book using the Quizmo, a hand held computer that knows the answer to every question in every Intelliquest book. The Quizmo provides instant feedback on performance. Questions range in difficulty and there are over 200 questions in each book.

YO2 Delta Yo-Yo Spinning Top

     
 

The new Delta offers unprecedented flexibility and balance as a yo-yo and a spinning top. This is a yo-yo unlike any other. The fusion between yo-yo and spin top surprises as a great ballbearing yo-yo with amazing sleep times and smooth returns, but due to its unique shape it can also be launched horizontally as a top. This opens up completely new possibilities and challenges for creative players.

Unicycle

      
 

This 26cm (12 inch) Unicycle is great fun for both children and adults. Features a tough nylon spoked 12 inch wheel and strong clamp style bearing assembly, contoured seat with heavy duty seat clamp. We source these Unicycles from a specialist circus supplier and they are extremely good quality and value for money. Every component has been hand chosen to offer you the best unicycle you can buy.

Clementoni - Sport and the human body

         
 

A fantastic new way to find out about the human body by studying it in the context of sporting activities. The anatomical model is easy to take apart and can be used to observe the organs of the body in detail. Also includes transparencies, a genetics wheel and illustrated cards on sports and nutrition. The manual has excellent illustrations and experiments for you to do.

Wedgits - Mini Sets

  

Wedgits have recently expanded their range to include mini wedgits, which are 40% smaller than the original. Being smaller, they require finer motor skills and are suited to older children. Mini Wedgits Dog Set - this 25 piece set, has all the parts needed to build a popular character design, the Wedgits Dog. Included in this set are two bonus parts called angled mini STiX. These parts add dimension and the ability to link various designs together, while teaching simple geometry of right angles. 

4M - Power bot kits

        
 

Build a working robot and explore key scientific principles such as energy, force and friction in the process. Scamper uses an electronic motor to drive two cams which move mechanical limbs allowing the robot to tackle the toughest terrain. Scamper, Rebounder and Gnasher are simple and rewarding to build using reusable plastic rivets.

Djeco - Draw Super Heroes

        
 

Djeco of France use artists as the foundation for their high quality children's art and craft kits. They are exquisitely illustrated and packaged, making them ideal gifts. The instruction booklets are easy to follow as they contain high quality pictures rather than words. Draw Super Heroes - use this kit to create as many heroic, strong and brave characters as you can think of. Includes 8 super hero templates, 2 sheets of stickers, 10 felt tip brush pens and 32 colour background scenes