Toys for 8 years and over for older kids

They may be getting bigger, but 8 year olds still love to play. With our range of cool toys for 8 year olds, you can pick up a gift or help them explore a new interest, all at our famously low prices.

Match their latest obsession to the way they play

Eight-year-olds usually know exactly what they’re into, making it easy to pick up toys they’ll use. Get them cracking clues, constructing, crafting or challenging everyone to a game with our great-value toys for 8 year old girls and boys.

Games and puzzles for older kids

Clear the table. The game is about to get serious. Our board games are a hit with older kids, giving them something to do when friends come over, on weekends with siblings or a quiet night in with the whole family. There are plenty of challenges for different skill levels.

Building and STEM sets

If they love to get hands-on and their brains ticking, our building blocks and construction sets will give them something new to try. Explore science sets and building kit gifts for 8 year old girls and boys at low prices you'll love.

Craft and creative kits

When you get stuck for ideas for girl toys for 7 year olds or toys for 8 year old boys, crafts are usually a smart pick. Choose from jewellery-making kits, paint sets, crochet for beginners, figurines to paint, pens and colouring books and sets that get their creative side flowing.

Toy FAQs

Do 8 year olds still play with toys?

Absolutely. Eight-year-olds still play with toys, but they may look a little different to younger kids. Older kids may be interested in games, puzzles, construction and creative kits, and collectables more than plush toys or toys made for younger kids.

Which toys are popular with 8 year olds?

Board and card games, puzzles, craft kits and ball games all tend to be popular with 8 year olds. Kids will have their own interests, so use their age and what they like to do to guide you on great-value picks they’ll love for Christmas, birthdays, celebrating an achievement or just because.

What gift do I get an 8 year old?

Use their current interests to help you pick a gift they’ll love. 8 year olds often like toys that need more thought or are hands-on, like games and craft kits, depending if they’re sporty, crafty, love science or building.