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The Importance of a Stimulating and Cosy Space for Your Growing Child

The Importance of a Stimulating and Cosy Space for Your Growing Child

As parents, we strive to provide our children with the best possible environment for their growth and development. One of the key components in nurturing a child’s well-being is creating the perfect space for them to thrive. From toys to furniture and lighting, every element plays a crucial role in shaping a child’s world. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of surrounding your child with a thoughtfully designed and stimulating room. Toys: Building a World of Imagination Toys are…

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The Timeless Appeal & Benefits of Wooden Toys

The Timeless Appeal & Benefits of Wooden Toys

In a world brimming with plastic and electronic toys, the charm and benefits of wooden toys stand out.  These traditional toys not only evoke a sense of nostalgia but also offer numerous developmental advantages for children.  Through an exploration of five unique wooden toys from Mulberry Bush, this blog highlights why these timeless treasures are more than just playthings.   1. Developmental Benefits Wooden toys, known for their simplicity, encourage children to use their imagination, leading to creative and open-ended…

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Our Top 12 Christmas Toy and Gift Predictions 2022

Our Top 12 Christmas Toy and Gift Predictions 2022

It’s getting towards that time of year again!  So to help, our top 12 toys for Christmas have been specially selected by our team.  Each item has been chosen for its appeal and ability to become a favourite gift this Christmas.  We have been mindful to pick items from a range of prices to reflect everyone’s budgets this year.  Santa has also ensured us that he approves of all of these choices and quite fancies some of them himself –…

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Nature Watch

Nature Watch

It’s so easy to let our children stay inside and watch TV or play computer games, but there are so many benefits to spending time outside (for children and adults!)  Why not take them outside in the fresh air, just to play and let off steam or on a “look and listen” nature walk and talk about what you can see and hear – fun, exercise and informative!  We all have days when we know the children just need to…

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Celebrating Our 25th Birthday!

Celebrating Our 25th Birthday!

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This week marks 25 years since Jonathan & Shirley Copeland launched Mulberry Bush Ltd.  Founded in 1996, we specialise in traditional and innovative toys, gifts & games for children up to the age of about 12.  Now led by son Paul Copeland, over the years, Mulberry Bush has despatched over two million toys to children across the UK and beyond. As a family business we know how important good old-fashioned service is to our customers – everyone in our team…

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What Is Traditional Dolls House Scale?

What Is Traditional Dolls House Scale?

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Doll’s houses at the 1:12 scale are the most common scale for children.  But we are often asked what the 1:12 scale means and whether our range of dolls houses and accessories are compatible. The 1:12 scale has its roots in the imperial measuring system – where one inch on the doll’s house is equivalent to one foot on a real house.  So the house is twelve times smaller than a full size house. Historically, it was chosen as the…

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Choosing Wooden Toys helps our planet

Choosing Wooden Toys helps our planet

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With the increasing pressure and awareness of the environmental concerns that effect our planet it has never been so important to make informed and responsible buying decisions. Here at Mulberry Bush we try our best to be mindful of our impact on the environment. We use recycled packaging and implement the three R’s wherever we can, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle! Most importantly however is our pride in the products we sell. We focus on traditional, well made toys that we…

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Get Set…Bake!

Get Set…Bake!

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With the excitement mounting around the season finale of The Great British Bake Off 2018, why not let the children join in the fun too with our play food and play kitchens!  Our fantastic wooden range includes the delightful Honeybake Oven & Hob, with an easy view oven, spinning cooker knobs and lots of accessories and the Country Play Kitchen where they can play cooking and washing up too!  Children love role play and these sets include everything they need…

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Our Top 12 Christmas Toy Predictions For 2018!

Our Top 12 Christmas Toy Predictions For 2018!

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We really enjoy selecting our range of toys for the Autumn/Winter season.  While the heat was blistering, we were assembling, testing, playing with and giving the Mulberry Bush stamp of approval to our new range.  As we specialise in traditional and innovative toys, gifts and games our Top 12 For Christmas List is a little different to other retailers and is full of items that will give lasting value.  Do let us know what you think, we’re always pleased to…

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Are your toys made in Britain?

Are your toys made in Britain?

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Some months ago we saw a couple from Kent, the Bradshaws, interviewed on TV as they had determined to buy only British made products.  We were reminded of the “I’m Backing Britain” campaign of the late 1960s (which shows our age) and wished them luck with their quest. We sent them a message to this effect but did warn them that finding British made toys might prove difficult.  Our only suppliers that produce everything in the UK are Orchard Toys,…

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