Toys R Us has revealed it will be opening a further 37 new stores in the UK before Christmas this year.

The toy shop chain went bust in February 2018, shutting the doors on all its 100 shops and resulting in the loss of more than 2,000 jobs.

It announced plans for a relaunch in October 2022, before striking an exclusive deal with WHSmith for concessions in the UK.

Now though, Toys R Us has revealed it will be opening in WHSmith stores every week between September 28 and Christmas, reports the Metro.

Toys R Us stores open in the UK

These are the current locations where you'll find Toys R Us stores in the UK:

  • Bath 
  • Cardiff 
  • Newbury 
  • Carlisle 
  • Plymouth 
  • Chipping Norton 
  • Scarborough 
  • Coventry 
  • Southampton 
  • Dumfries 
  • Southport 
  • Dunfermline 
  • St Annes 
  • Eastbourne 
  • Truro 
  • Fareham 
  • Weymouth 
  • Havant 
  • Yeovil 
  • Kings Lynn
  • Newark
  • Leicester 
  • Gallowtree Gate 
  • Bexleyheath 

Managing director of WHSmith High Street, Sean Toal, said: “Nearly 40 years ago Toys R Us first came to the UK, and we take great pride in being the steward of this much loved brand in the UK. 

“We’ve had queues around the block for many openings in the last year which tells you just how much people are loving seeing Toys R Us back again. 

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“But our job isn’t done yet, and I’m pleased to be bringing the magic of Toys R Us to even more customers over the coming months ready for the best time of year – Christmas!”

WHSmith and Toys R Us toys and games buying manager, Michelle Phillips added: “In Toys R Us we offer so many different brands and have a wide range of choice for the whole family. 

“We’re expecting Squishmallows to top the list of our bestselling toys this Christmas because we know they are really popular. 

“Ladbaby have also just released a hilarious new game dedicated to their sausage roll obsession likely to be a family favourite. 

“And we can’t forget our very own Geoffrey the Giraffe who will be stocked in every Toys R Us store. Stocks are limited so make sure you pick them up from our stores as soon as you can.”