With branches in Bakewell and Rowsley, the Derbyshire retailer has joined the Toymaster group with immediate effect.

Big Top Toys describes itself as a traditional, independent toyshop, which aims to delight both children and adults with a fantastic range of toys, games and jigsaws.

“Whether you are a local resident, day visitor or here for a longer stay, all are made welcome,” reads the retailer’s website. “Our greatest wish is that you leave Big Top Toys happy.”

Big Top’s Bakewell shop, in the heart of the Peak District, has recently relocated – just around the corner from its former location. A further, larger store at Peak Village, Rowsley has been extended and now sells an expanded range, with greeting cards, gift bags and wrapping paper complementing the toys offering.

Big Top Toys is a major stockist of Lego, and also offers Ty, Melissa & Doug, Schleich, Siku, Pokémon trading cards, plush, collectibles, wooden toys and jigsaw puzzles including Gibsons and Ravensburger.

According to the company website, latest stock additions include Sylvanian Family as well as an improved selection of board and card games including everything from classic favourites like Monopoly and Operation to educational games from Orchard Toys and more adult orientated games such as Ticket to Ride, Cards Against Humanity and Exploding Kittens.

The Bakewell store is located at Unit 7B Orme Court, Granby Road, Bakewell, DE45 1ES and can be contacted on 01629 258448. Meanwhile, the Rowsley store can be found at Unit 13 Peak Shopping Village, Rowsley, Derbyshire, DE4 2JE – contact 01629 258230.

Owner Paul Rothwell can also be reached by email on houseofbricks@sky.com.

Toymaster said: “We would like to welcome Big Top Toys to the Toymaster family and wish Paul and the team the best of luck.”