What we do
Do you or your child have a favourite toy who’s just been loved and cuddled that bit too much? A teddy full of holes, a doll with missing limbs, or someone who’s just lost their smile? Leith Toy Hospital can help with all your toy repair needs!
Hundreds of toys pass through the doors of our Leith repair shop every month, with patients traveling from all over the world for our specialist toy repair and restoration services. Our toy restorers’ work ranges from much loved children’s toys to antique bear restoration.
Favourite toys hold many memories and connections to the past, and it can be very upsetting when they become damaged. We know how important it is that they retain the same character and expression, so will make absolutely sure that this is preserved.
Our past patients have ranged in age from 1 to 120 years! They are all treated with dignity and respect, cared for by our team of expert toy restorers. We can do everything from sewing patches to re-building broken limbs, and no job is too big or small.
Channel 5
Toy Hospital
You might recognise our Head Doll Doctor Charlotte Abbott from the new TV show on Channel 5 ‘Toy Hospital’. The show showcases the talent, care and love our restorers give to all our patients. You can watch the show here.
Channel 5
Amazing Cleans
Our Head Doll Doctor, Charlotte Abbott, featured on episodes 3 and 4 of Channel 5’s ‘Amazing Cleans’. You can watch her here bring a new lease of life to some very grubby toys!
Channel 4
steph’s packed lunch
Our business founder, Mari Jones, starred in the unique business market feature on Channel 4’s Steph’s Packed Lunch.
STV
Don’t Waste Scotland
In episode 2 of Don’t Waste Scotland, Sean Beattie came to visit the Leith Toy Hospital. You can watch the episode here on STV.
our happy clients
glyn spirit11 April 2024Great job done. Teddy looks far better than his 70+ age. Arrived home the day after he left the"hospital"
Valeka Lambe (Bermy Chic)5 April 2024Such lovely and talented artists! I would definitely recommend!
Siobhan Smith5 April 2024Sent my pal Jeremy in to get him spruced up and ready for Round II with my 2yo daughter (I've had him since I was a baby and I'm now 37). I wanted to retain the vintage look. He came back, clean, new paw pads, ears reattached, extra stuffing, CLEAN and yellower than he's been for years! Thank you SO much Leith Toy Hospital - superb job. And I know where to send him next time too... A big old recommendation from me (I knew they'd be good - I heard them on Radio 4)
Meaghan S4 April 2024I recently contacted the toy hospital for an urgent repair due to family illness. They got back to me a few weeks later with a quote and all the necessary info I needed to proceed. They did a really great job fixing my 50 year old bear in a really quick turnaround period (3 days from receiving it in the post, so the fast turnaround fee was worth it). They even managed to replace the music box inside the bear with the original song. They also found a like for like replacement for the fur which was originally animal fur. The reason I've given 4 stars is because although my experience with the team via email was good/informative, the replies were weeks apart. The lack of reply meant I couldnt send the bear until I was sure they'd received all the information I gave. I also had to pay £16+ for priority postage back to me and was absolutely dismayed to receive the bear in a used puma shoebox sealed with brown tape, no outter post packaging or anything. It looked so shabby considering we paid over £200 for the whole thing. The price structure is clearly broken down before you go ahead but I expected a bit more in this area. Overall I'll be forever grateful for what this repair will mean to the owner of the bear.
501 Pack21 March 2024Brilliant fast track service , great communication and so lovely to correspond with . I’d recommend using Leith Toy Hospital 👍
Steph Collins18 March 2024Would 100% recommend!! Leith Toy hospital is professional and really took care of my teddy. I have had her for over 20 years and she was looking really rough. I submitted the request and they came back with a quote within my budget. Once posted they kept me up to date all the way through from once the teddy arrived to the fabrics and when she was done. The first picture is how she was sent with the bodged self repairs and the second picture is how she came back. Thank you Emma and everyone else at Leith!
Stephanie Creamer9 March 2024Repaired my five year olds badly damaged special toy monkey. One of the requests was that monkey looks the same as he did before (well cuddled) and that is exactly how he returned to us. My son is delighted to have him back and the work done is amazing. Lovely touches such as pictures of monkey in hospital and the return to work form really helped with the separation anxiety. Thanks again to Emma and all the lovely staff at the Leith Toy Hospital.
Bert Thomson9 March 2024My 70 year old ted went in for some major surgery. Glad to say all went well and he is now safely back home. I requested a symphatetic makeover (see before and after surgery photos) as I didn't want him looking brand new and the doc did a great job, thanks Emma
Jacqui Norman7 March 2024I have had Big Ted since before I was born. He was a present to me at Christmas 1959, when I was expected in March 1960. So he was waiting for me when my parents brought me home. Sadly, in 1964, he was attacked by an angry lad, armed with knitting needles! The many wounds had slowly deteriorated, but I had no idea that he could be mended. Then Repair Shop arrived, and I discovered that even badly damaged teddies could be given a new lease of life. I did some research, and found Leith Toy Hospital, based in Edinburgh, my mother’s home town. Their reviews were great, and when I spoke to Sophia on the phone I was filled with confidence, and comforted to know that they would take great care of the guardian who brought me through some heinous experiences, and soaked up thousands of my tears. So I packed him up and posted him. This morning he returned home- his wounds all beautifully repaired, his voice box replaced with one that sounds exactly like his original voice, cleaned and stuffing topped up. At the age of 64, he now retains all his old charm and beauty, but is now no longer falling apart. There are not enough thank yous in the world to express my gratitude. I unequivocally rate Leith Toy Hospital as highly as is possible. You can send your precious toys to them knowing that they will love them and bring them back to glowing health.
Richard Rafeek29 February 2024Had my wife's teddy, which she has had for over 40 years cleaned and repaired. She is delighted with the work carried out
