Science Kits & Science Toys

Our science range turns the kitchen table into a lab. There are around 470 kits and science toys in stock, from first experiment sets for young children to circuits, robots and working engine models for teenagers.

Types of kit

• Experiments and chemistry: volcano and fizz kits, slime and candy science, and beginner chemistry sets with test tubes and droppers.
• Earth science: fossil and gemstone dig kits, geodes to break open, and crystal-growing sets.
• Electronics and robots: Snap Circuits, solder-free circuit kits, motor kits and programmable robots such as the Makeblock mBot.
• Biology: anatomy models, squishy human body kits from SmartLab, owl pellet dissection kits and insect life-cycle sets.
• Physics desk toys: Newton's cradles, gyroscopes and Stirling engines from Sunnytech.

Brands and prices

You'll find Thames & Kosmos, Doctor Jupiter, KiwiCo, Playz, Smartivity, Dan&Darci, Makeblock and Dissect It. Most kits cost between about £28 and £95, and the typical price is around £43.

For coding and engineering toys, see STEM & Coding Toys. For looking closer, see our kids' microscopes and telescopes.

Frequently asked questions

What age are science kits for?

It depends on the kit. Doctor Jupiter and Kids First sets are made for ages 4 to 7, most experiment and dig kits say 6 or 8 and up, and soldering kits, engine models and robots are aimed at older children and teenagers. The age is on every listing.

Do children need adult help?

For chemistry sets, anything with heat and soldering kits, yes: an adult should supervise, as the instructions in the box say. Dig kits and anatomy models are usually fine for independent play at the right age.

Will I need to buy extra materials?

Most kits include everything for the listed experiments. Some ask for common household items such as vinegar, water, a bowl or batteries, and those are listed in the instructions.