Future Uncertain for Popular St. Albans Toy Shop

Little Wonders, a popular independent toy retailer, faces an uncertain future after the Maltings Shopping Centre, where the small toy shop has been located for around 8 years, gave owners and staff just 30 days notice that the lease will not be renewed.

A thoughtful and moving notice posted in the window of the shop on Saturday read, in part, 

"It is with deep regret that I must pass on the message that Little Wonders is leaving the Maltings. Our Landlords have found a big branded client whom will pay more rent for our premises."

 "As an extremely hard working family run business we have enjoyed every minute working here over the last 8 years providing a much loved environment for families to play and purchase the best world wide traditional toys."

"We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our beloved customers over the years, and those many smiley young faces whom enjoyed playing with our toys, and regret every heart felt tear shed as they had to leave."

"We have laughed with sympathy at every "accident" with toddlers during their potty training months, cried every time we upset a customer in the rare times any product we sold or service we gave could not meet their expectations and beamed with delight and pride every year we finished our Christmas window and saw the magical look on the faces of passer-bys."

"We spent every Christmas day thinking of all the excited squeals of delight from all the young children opening our amazing hand picked toys...."

Owners of Little Wonders have appealed for help or advice from any local person, business or lease holder who might be able to help them relocate. Contact Elena Ripoll on 01727 863 800