22-05-2025
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The Works' launches 20% off toys to keep kids entertained for hours this summer
The Works' launches 20% off toys to keep kids entertained for hours this summer
The Playworks range is inspiring families put down the electronics and enjoy 'time well spent' together
Parents know that the best play comes from imagination
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With the summer holidays just around the corner, it's easy for screen time to take over family life. To help sway the tide, High Street retailer The Works, is encouraging families to pause, unplug and enjoy more time together.
The PlayWorks collection offers a variety of toys that promote active play, problem-solving, role-playing and hands-on exploration, all aimed at fostering growth and development through play. The exclusive toy range is budget-friendly, with prices starting from just £1, and for a limited period, customers can enjoy a 20% discount on selected PlayWorks toys and games.
Most parents agree that imagination fuels the best play, so toys don't need to be expensive. Role-playing is particularly enjoyable for younger children, allowing them to explore their creativity and understand the world around them through make-believe scenarios.
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Pretend cooking with play food is a timeless favourite among children. Children can pretend to whip up delicious treats with the PlayWorks Pretend and Play Ice Cream Party Set, now reduced from £6 to £4.80, or the PlayWorks Pretend and Play Bakery Tray Set, marked down from £5 to £4, reports the Mirror.
Parents have been particularly impressed with the Bakery Tray Set. One parent commented: "Super cute and an absolute bargain for a fiver! My 4-year-old adores her little bakery playset. Great value."
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Playworks has toys and games to fuel the imagination with prices from 80p. Put down the devices and enjoy time well spent together.
Aspiring young medics can now get their hands on the PlayWorks Pretend and Play Doctor Role Play Set at a reduced price, down from £7 to £5.60, with glowing five-star reviews. A satisfied customer said: "It has really been fantastic for learning and fun."
Another shopper commented: "Great little play set for younger kids. Lovely set for role play and a great carry case to keep everything in and play with." However, not all feedback was positive, as one reviewer described it as "a bit basic."
PlayWorks Pretend & Play Bakery Tray Set
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Argos is also home to an array of no-nonsense toys and games designed to captivate children's imaginations, albeit with slightly steeper prices. Among the highlights is the Chad Valley Shopping Trolley Playset, retailing at £11, it's currently part of a two for £15 offer on play food and role play items.
For those looking to add a dash of magic to their attire, PlayWorks offers an assortment of dressing-up accessories starting at just 80p, featuring items like a rainbow sequin play wand, a unicorn headband, and a frog wand set.
For little ones who love vehicles, the £2 PlayWorks Buddy Town Diecast Street Car is ideal for pretend drives around town or zooming towards victory. This toy car, suitable for children aged three and above, is a delightful addition to the Buddy Town range by PlayWorks, encouraging creative play.
PlayWorks Wooden Fairies Puzzle
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Wooden jigsaws are a fantastic way to keep little hands occupied. The PlayWorks Wooden Space Puzzle, with its colourful space-themed pieces that form an exciting cosmic scene, is perfect for stimulating curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and fine motor skills. There's a variety of designs available, including a fairy design starting at just £2.40.
Even the tiniest customers haven't been overlooked, with the Playworks Shape Sorter Eggs, now reduced from £5 to £4. Each egg opens to reveal a unique shape, making it ideal for play that enhances problem-solving and coordination skills.
For those with a larger budget, the Early Learning Centre also offers a range of toys and currently has a sale on. The sale includes items like the Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Learn and Serve Coffee Café Musical Learning Toy, which was £32.99 but is now £16.99, and boasts a 4.9 rating out of five from satisfied customers.
PlayWorks Pretend & Play Doctor Role Play Set
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Educational toys are also part of PlayWorks' 20% deal. The PlayWorks Time To Learn Wipe-Off Reward Chart is a particular favourite that encourages children to achieve weekly goals with a different task each day, rewarding their good behaviour with stickers or treats.
The price drop from £3 to £2.40 has garnered praise from parents for the reward chart, which has secured a 4.5 out of five-star rating. A satisfied purchaser remarked: "Works very well for what we need it for. You can write your own tasks and rewards with a whiteboard pen or use stickers provided."
One reviewer, who awarded four stars, pointed out issues with magnet strength but appreciated the overall usefulness: "This rewards chart has been a good visual for my toddler. It has helped with some behaviours and routines at home."
They went on to mention: "I've hung it on my fridge. There are magnets across the back of the board; however, they are very weak so are unable to stick on the fridge. I've had to use a different magnet to hang it off of."
PlayWorks Time To Learn Wipe-Off Reward Chart
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Yet, another buyer was enthusiastic, saying: "Very handy strong magnets on the back, easily wipeable with the lid of the pen, my kids love them and are working towards their goal really well."
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In other news, Sainsbury's is offering attractive deals for youngsters as well. Junior racing enthusiasts will find the Hot Wheels Cars Vehicle Assortment appealing, with packs of five cars going for £10, also part of a 'two for £15' toy offer.
Children can engage with the Chad Valley Wooden Peg Puzzle Assortment and Mega Bloks First Builders Big Building Bag, both now priced at £10. Savvy shoppers wanting to keep children busy for less can save 20% on selected Playworks toys and games at The Works for a limited time only.
