School’s are out and the kids are at home and amongst all of this uncertainty, we need to keep them (and you!) occupied, engaged and on-board with #socialdistancing. Bedminster is packed full of shops that are ready to rise to the challenge to keep the whole family entertained with crafts kits, games, art supplies and books.
Currently, the following shops are open and accepting orders over the phone for in-store pickup. Some will also offer local BS3 delivery or delivery by post so ring them up and have them guide you to the best option for you!
Toyville
0117 985 3515, https://toyvilleshop.co.uk/, 9 North Street
Toys, books, puzzles and endless board games are waiting for you with the experts at Toyville. You can shop and order online or give the team a call to chat through what you’re looking for. Boardgame expert, John is on hand to find the best option for you and your friends or family while Lindsay and Joel have you covered with the rest!
Free delivery on orders over £40 and no contact pick up in-store is available!
Upfest
07725 231878, https://www.upfest.co.uk/, 198 North Street
There’s nothing like a few paint pens and a sketchbook to spark the dream to create the next mega mural in Bedminster is there?? Upfest carries a wide range of Posca paint pens and other art supplies to get the creative juices flowing.
Local BS3 delivery available or pick up in-store!
Wyatt and Akerman
0117 966 1675, http://www.wyattandackerman.co.uk/, 31 North Street
A stationary store at heart but Wyatt and Akerman are packed full of arts and crafts supplies for kids and adults. A wide range of paints and drawing supplies, a bit of a stock up from here and you’ll be entertained for hours.
Give them a ring to see what’s available, pay over the phone and collect at the door.
Storysmiths
0117 279 1751, https://storysmithbooks.com/, 49 North Street
Don’t we all need a good read right now? Storysmths has got everything you need, you just add the cuppa!
Free local delivery will get it to you in no time (we’ve even heard they’ve hired a furry delivery man to help them out!
Mon Pote
0117 239 3107, https://monpote.co.uk/, 177 North Street
BS3’s destination for beautiful children’s books and with a team that can recommend an amazing read to anyone, give them a ring to find the one to suit you and your family best.
Order and pay over the phone for pickup at the door or order online!
Trylla
0781 792 8271,https://www.tryllashop.co.uk/, 8 North Street
Alice at Trylla has made her famous Clay Club and a Clay Away Club! Pick up a ceramic making set (or have it dropped off if within walking distance) and have fun getting messy. Make a new bowl or mug, whatever you’d like and bring it back into the shop to be fired when ready.