Science kits for kids: ideas for Christmas 2026
Science and STEM kits for curious children: crystals, circuits, microscopes and robots.
By Sam · Updated 4 November 2026 · 7 products, all price-tracked
Our picks
as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.All 7 compared
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 | £34.99 at Amazon as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.In stockCheck price → |
Our verdictOur verdictResearched A good fit for children of 8 to 11 and teenagers who like science. Good Worth knowing Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts. | |
 | £29.99 at Amazon as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.In stockCheck price → |
Our verdictOur verdictResearched A good fit for children of 8 to 11 and teenagers who like science and collecting. Good Worth knowing Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts. | |
 | £10.99 at Amazon as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.In stockCheck price → |
Our verdictOur verdictResearched A good fit for children of 8 to 11 who like science. Good Worth knowing Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts. | |
£26.16 at Amazon as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.In stockCheck price → | |
Our verdictOur verdictResearched A good fit for toddlers and children of 5 to 7 who like science and building. Good Worth knowing Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts. | |
£59.99 at Amazon as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.In stockCheck price → | |
Our verdictOur verdictResearched A good fit for children of 8 to 11 and teenagers who like science and tech. Good Worth knowing Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts. | |
£48.13 at Amazon as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.In stockCheck price → | |
Our verdictOur verdictResearched A good fit for children of 8 to 11 and teenagers who like science and games. Good Worth knowing Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts. | |
£19 at Amazon as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.In stockCheck price → | |
Our verdictOur verdictResearched A good fit for children of 8 to 11 who like science. Good Worth knowing Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts. | |
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