Pretend to Bee

Pretend to Bee Our collection of made-to-last dressing-up costumes, toys and accessories are all designed to be both educational and fun!

We are a small online business that crafts kids dress up, soft toys, and accessories that nurture the imagination 🌱
Perfect for School Book Days, themed parties and thoughtful gifts We are a small family run business crafting high-quality products for children ages 6 months to 11 years that ignite the imagination and encourage learning through play. Since it's launch in 2005, Pretend to Bee has become a trusted name in the UK’s education sector for Early Years Role Play. Our costumes can now be found across the world in schools, role play centre’s and museums.

🧙‍♀️ Summoning you into the Halloween Season! 🎃 Shop spooky style at pretendtobee.co.uk
16/09/2026

🧙‍♀️ Summoning you into the Halloween Season! 🎃 Shop spooky style at pretendtobee.co.uk

The Halloween season is here! 🎃From spooky favourites to imaginative new looks, make this year’s celebrations unforgetta...
14/09/2026

The Halloween season is here! 🎃

From spooky favourites to imaginative new looks, make this year’s celebrations unforgettable. Discover costumes designed to help little ones stand out and enjoy every moment. 👻

Dream Big. Play Bold. Discover What's Possible. 💫From doctors and firefighters to builders, chefs and astronauts, role ...
13/09/2026

Dream Big. Play Bold. Discover What's Possible. 💫

From doctors and firefighters to builders, chefs and astronauts, role play gives children the freedom to explore future careers while developing confidence, communication and empathy along the way. ❤️

At home, a costume can turn everyday play into an opportunity to imagine, express and learn. Explore our range of Role Play Occupation Costumes to see where play can take you.

Explore the prehistoric world! 🦖Check out these fun kids dinosaur accessories at pretendtobee.co.uk
08/09/2026

Explore the prehistoric world! 🦖

Check out these fun kids dinosaur accessories at pretendtobee.co.uk

A legen-dairy day of farmyard fun! 👩‍🌾Check out Pretend to Bee's kids Farmer Costume. A bottle green overall and brown c...
06/09/2026

A legen-dairy day of farmyard fun! 👩‍🌾

Check out Pretend to Bee's kids Farmer Costume. A bottle green overall and brown check flat cap bringing the classic country look to playtime. 🚜


Go wild with imagination! Bring a little more play to the everyday and explore the full collection of animal tops at pre...
30/08/2026

Go wild with imagination!

Bring a little more play to the everyday and explore the full collection of animal tops at pretendtobee.co.uk

The mini beasts ready to brighten up playtime!🐞Our Active Learning Creature Bean Cushions are a vibrant and playful seat...
25/08/2026

The mini beasts ready to brighten up playtime!🐞

Our Active Learning Creature Bean Cushions are a vibrant and playful seating addition to nurseries and children's play areas. Handmade in the UK with adorable designs, water-resistant fabric, and securely enclosed beans, they help little learners discover fascinating insects and the world around them 🍀

Find them and a whole range of handmade soft play at pretendtobee.co.uk!

Action ready dress-up for little heroes!Check out the Deluxe Paramedic Costume at pretendtobee.co.uk 🐝💛Made from eco-fri...
23/08/2026

Action ready dress-up for little heroes!

Check out the Deluxe Paramedic Costume at pretendtobee.co.uk 🐝

💛Made from eco-friendly recycled fabric
💛Machine washable
💛Child friendly zip fastening
💛CE and UKCA tested and more

Fun in full bloom!
20/08/2026

Fun in full bloom!

Time to open the salon! Checkout this Hairdresser & Beautician Children's Costume 💅Part of our range of occupation role ...
16/08/2026

Time to open the salon! Checkout this Hairdresser & Beautician Children's Costume 💅

Part of our range of occupation role play costumes aiming to inspire children to explore a wide range of professionals through imaginative, child-led play. Helping them discover future careers while developing empathy, promoting social interaction and reinforcing learning.

Explore our full range of role-play costumes to discover their next big adventure with Pretend to Bee!

Address

Grove House Lanthwaite Road
Nottingham
NG118LD

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+441159847838

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