Older Children Age 11+

A brilliant science set to build and discover the power and science behind hydraulics.

With over 200 interchangeable components you can construct 3 models following the enclosed instructions, a further 7 via the free app.  The components can also be used to design and invent your own models, experimenting and testing as you go.

Discover the secrets of mechanics, experiment with levers, cogs and pulleys and assemble different models with increasing difficulty levels.

Build an amazing model car from over 100 interchangeable components, or design your own with this STEM model building set.

Assemble 10 different models with levers and gears, take them apart and build another, each with growing levels of difficulty.  

Astound your friends and family with your math knowledge, using this inventive math magic set to perform tricks, puzzle and games!

Stretch your child’s crafting ability to new levels by learning the skill of Macrame, tying a series of knots to form two plant holders.  Set includes full picture instructions, yarns, twine, plant bowls and white stones, wooden beads, pompoms and a tassel maker, just add a plant.

Boys and girls will enjoy making their very own working clock! For children who have time on their hands!!!

Create and paint mini tiles to turn them into masterpieces, attach the rubber magnets and they become 4.5 x 4.5 cm fridge magnets too!

An extensive collection of magic props to help you learn an astonishing 150 tricks and illusions to delight and entertain your friends.

Perform 12 magnificent magic tricks to amaze your friends and family with this brilliant set.

Learn to grow stunning crystals of different colours and display them in a night light.  Requires 3 x AAA batteries and adult supervision.

An exciting game of laser tag for 2 players, using infrared technology. Requires 10 AA batteries, not included.

A laser beam bending game of logical thinking!  With 60 challenge cards of varying difficulty the player has to arrange tokens on the grid, laid out as the card and work out how to position extra tokens to deflect the beam to find the path to hit the target.

Learn basic knitting skills and create amazing hand knitted projects. All you need is contained in this super retro styled suitcase.

A hand-cranked knitting machine that knits tubes and panels at the flick of a switch!  Set includes knitting machine, 2 balls of yarn, 3 machine tools instructions and a knitting guide to make a hat and scarf.

Discover the fun and excitement of science in your everyday life!  Conduct over 30 interesting experiments to learn some scientific principles.

Enjoy a fantastic colourful moving light show with a kaleidoscope projector. No need to go to the Northern Lights!

Make and decorate your very own mesmerising kaleidoscope that creates dazzling patterns.

Perfect for trainee DIY enthusiasts! Scaled down versions of real tools, packed in a sturdy pouch that attaches to any belt.

Construct a robot that jumps like a frog, using elastic force generation.  Develop your manual skills by assembling the robot, study the principles of engineering and watch your robot come to life!  

Enjoy a relaxing display of colour and movement as these dainty jellyfish appear to dance in the water!

Great kit to build your own door alarm to deter intruders!

An 8-piece series by Sarah Walsh inspired by Andy Warhol, to re-create with stickers, in varying colourways.

A set of 4 scratch boards with patterns inspired by Van Gogh, scape away the design the reveal colourful pictures.

A clever table top air hockey game for most tables and polished surfaces with 2 goal nets, two mallets and one battery operated puck!  Requires 2 x AAA batteries, not included.

Science with the squishy bits left in!  Set includes a lab coat and safety goggles and fascinating props and ingredients to perform 20 different eye-popping, brain-bulging, explosive experiments.  Investigate how planes fly, blow up a volcano and much more.  Just add a few common household ingredients and off you go! 

Race through history, out-smarting everyone with your knowledge of our horrible past!  From Rotten Romans to Vile Victorians, this is the other side of history.  A game for 2-4 players.

Watch the balloon helicopter fly and make a whistling sound as it whirls around!

Classic wooden game of Hangman.

Vibrant coloured hair chalks for cool and funky temporary hair effects.

Twirl the Ribbon like a gymnast making enormous loops, twists and turns.

Create fantastic, glow in the dark nail art that paints on and peels off, complete with stickers!

Fascinating 2 in 1 globe showing the earth by day and magically illuminated space and constellations by night when used in a darkened room.

Create cool tattoo designs with hot glitter colours using the 28 stencils provided, the instructions explain how easy it is to achieve great results. Contents include: 28 stencils, 4 pots body glitter, 1 pot glue, 2 brushes & full instructions.

Create amazing coloured crystal shapes, collect precious stones and decorate a Geode with this comprehensive set with full instructions, safety equipment, scientific equipment and chemicals.

A game with the gruesome bits left in!  Discover how many metres your intestines measure or how many buckets of blood are in your body and learn lots of fascinating facts with this Horrible Science game for 2-6 players. 

A superb introduction to the magnification of the world around us with this comprehensive set including a die cast metal Microscope in a protective hard case.

Unearth 8 precious stones and learn about the unique cultures of 10 different countries.  Excavate the gem stones from the earthen block, using tools provided and store in a display case made from packaging.

A simple way to demonstrate the concept of equivalent comparisons - makes mathematical principles so clear!

Become a detective to solve the case using 5 different forensic science experiments to catch the culprit, a fascinating set for children to explore the use of science in a criminal tale.  Includes science equipment and necessary powder samples to complete the investigation.

One for the "footie" fans! A board game from Orchard, be the first to score a goal to win in this exciting Football Game.

Build and fly your very own flapping, flying Pterodactyl with an incredible 47 cm wing span!  All material supplied in this awesome set.

This funky little flying bee is controlled by your hand!  Charge it up with the USB charging cable provided.

Frustrating, maddening fun! Quality hand held puzzle, double sided, so double the fun.

Fiendish hand held flip puzzle, mix up the coloured balls, using the unique rotating, sliding centrepiece, then try to get the different colours back in the correct zones, doubly difficult because this is a double sided puzzle!

160 piece jigsaw showing the flags and capitals of 216 countries!

Create 11 fizzy bubble science experiments including Steam Boat and fizzy lava adding vinegar and baking soda from home to the props in the kit

Gorgeous creative kit to decorate 10 satin headbands with lots of pretty accessories.

An explosive STEM science kit to blow your mind!

Complete an amazing 88 electrical experiments, involving motors, switches, lights and sounds with this absorbing educational kit.

The perfect craft set for children who enjoy knitting with everything you need for 2 projects

Explore the science of electricity in a fun, hands on way by learning the basics of electric circuits with 15 circuit experiments and building 5 motorised models.  Set includes 64 pieces and a 32 page manual to conduct 20 experiments. 

Quick thinking, fast speaking game - for children to adults

Explore for treasure with this easy to use Digital Metal Detector.

Excavate the bones of a triceratops from a plaster block and assemble to create the fearsome dinosaur skeleton.  Set contains all tools, digging tray and detailed instructions.

Excavate the bones of a T-Rex from a plaster block and assemble to create the skeleton of the terrifying dinosaur.  Set contains all tools, digging tray and detailed instructions.

Excavate the bones of a Stegosaurus from a plaster block and assemble to create the skeleton of the terrifying dinosaur.  Set contains all tools, digging tray and detailed instructions.

Brilliant den kit for outdoor adventure and escapades!  

Classic Magic for beginners, all in a dramatic opening stage box with 10 amazing tricks to perform.