Activities & Days Out / 17 February, 2026 / Christina Walter

Creative Toys, Crafts And Activities To Keep The Kids Amused

Looking for creative toys, crafts and activities to keep the kids amused without relying on screens? From hands-on craft kits to imaginative play sets and engaging activity books, there are so many creative ways to spark their curiosity and keep boredom at bay. Whether you’re planning for rainy afternoons, school holidays or simply need fresh inspiration, these toys, crafts and activities are designed to encourage creativity, build confidence and keep little minds happily busy.

Get ready for hours of fun that the whole family will love.

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Translucent Colour Water Pipes,
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Play-Doh Large Tools and Storage Activity Set, Amazon

Skillmatics Marbling Magic Paint Kit, Amazon

Pen Creator Studio, Clementoni

Hey Clay Bluey & Friends Clay Figure Making Kit, Smyths

Apples to Pears Build a Bee Hotel Craft Kit, John Lewis

Paint Your Own Neon Stones, Amazon

Numberblocks® Stampoline Park Stamp Activity Set, Learning Resources

Gears! Gears! Gears!® Deluxe Building Set, Learning Resources

FabLab Colour Spin Bracelet Making Kit, Smyths

Flower Pressing Kit, John Lewis

Playfoam® Combo 8-Pack, Learning Resources

Maped Creativ Jungle Fever Case, Amazon

Little Brian Flip Paint Sticks, Amazon

Stained Glass Papercrafting Kit, Craft Buddy

STEM Explorers™ Geo-Glow Art, Learning Resources

MAGNA-TILES Police Station,
Amazon

FabLab Luxury Tie Dye Kit, Argos

So Slime Mini Flower Garden Model Kit, Argos

Gui Gui Shimmer Slime Deluxe Twin Pack, Smyths

Spot Goes to the Farm,
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