Hobbies & Collectibles

BBC Shop

Doctor Who, The Office, Reeves and Mortimer, Are You Being Served, Red Dwarf, Coast, Bleak House, Judge John Deed... you know the names, now by the stuff!

Boogaloo has a superb selection of toys, games and hobbies, many of which you won't find on the high street. From classic board games to collectable trains and airfix kits, jigsaws to digital photography guides, there's something for everyone.

Corgi are the best-known die-cast company in the world. For over 50 years, they have produced models of many types of cars, planes, trucks and buses. Their range is diverse, covering everything from Batman and Noddy to classic Limited Edition WWII Lancasters and Spitfires.

A little while back there was this thing called the Millenium, something involving bugs and beacons and the like. At the same time, however, Getmapping were creating the Millenium Map, a UK-wide aerial photographic record... and now you can buy full-colour, digital, aerial views of where you live. The web site also offers map-related books, learning aids and games.

Past Times online brings you a huge selection of imaginative and unusual gifts all inspired by period designs. The range includes activity days, jewellery, books, stationery and treats for the home and garden. Some of their goods are authentic replicas of historic originals and most are exclusive to Past Times.

A great site, selling science gifts for children of all ages. You can buy heaps of gadgets, from robotic kits to forensic detective kits, weatherstations to telescopes.

With over 800 items covering football, rugby, boxing, cricket, and motor racing, Spirit of Sport have something for everyone. Gifts to celebrate historic sporting moments and items for investors or collectors.

The official store of the British Museum, full of exquisite things from Africa, Persia, Asia and Europe. You can get lost in the site almost as much as you can in the museum.