About Us

STEM Education Toys came into being in 2015 when we combined our village high street toy shop, Lighthouse Toys, with our interests in STEM and education. At our core is the belief that children learn best while playing.

We are a family business that has been operating since 2004. Tim is an engineer and studied aeronautics to masters degree. Samantha did Biology to degree level, trained as a primary science teacher and worked in a special school. We combine our interests and skills to choose products that we are excited about. We want to share this with others. This website will continue to grow!!

STEM Education Toys has exciting, unusual products to help children and adults explore, understand and be intrigued. We believe everyone (including adults!!) learn through play and our products can be found in universities, schools and homes.

We believe that play should be available to all including children and adults with special needs.

Brands that we are proud to stock include: Fat Brain Toys; Thames & Kosmos; Thinkfun; Quadrilla; Galt; Orchard Toys; Constantin; Hama; Hape; Meffert’s Puzzles; Mindware; Wonders of Learning and Numerule.

We have registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO registration ZA875254) and also with the Valpak DTS WEEE scheme (Cambridge Lighthouse Limited, registration ID: 700324, valid to: 31 December 2026) – please see this page.