The Chester Model Centre Christmas and Holiday Gift Guide
Posted by Paul Boyland on
Gift Ideas for Model Railway and Hobby Lovers of all ages
Find gifts for everyone at Chester Model Centre! Whether you’re shopping for a 3 year old, a 103 year old or anyone in between, our shop is chock full of unique and creative gifts sure to spread smiles this Christmas season. Think of us as a department store for hobbies with two floors to explore.
Here are a few ideas to inspire you:
Curious Creators
Inspire creative fun and get the young ones in your life started with a happy hobby! Start their model railway journey with Bolt (age 3+)
Car Obsessed Kid
This three-piece set of Metropolitan Police vehicles includes a Land Rover Discovery, a Vauxhall Vectra and a Jaguar XJS – hours of fun and open ended play!
Budding Builders
Do you know that kid who takes everything apart to see how it works? Airfix Quickbuild kits are great for exploring how things fit together without the mess - no paint, no glue, just build! (ages 5+)
Wargamers
It’s more than just a game, with a mix of artistic creativity and tactical strategy. If you know someone who loves board games then its time they try wargames – it’s like a hobby within a hobby!
This Starter Set is perfect for new players:
Already know a wizard of war games? Make them smile on Christmas morning with the latest models, paints and accessories.
Model Train Enthusiast
We know the type 😊 and we know they are very particular. Top Tip! Make sure you know what gauge they work in – OO, N, O8 – so we can help you find the right locomotives, rolling stock, buildings and figures to suit. These terriers are particularly fun and popular.
Yearning for Yesteryear
With enigmatic images and the dramatic set titles children of the 1960s spent hours pouring through the Tri-Ang catalogue with hopes and wishes for Christmas. Those wonderful halcyon and imaginative days can be relived with the introduction of the Tri-ang Railways Remembered Train Sets.
Mindful Moments
We now stock Kidicraft jigsaws and have a huge range starting t 68 pieces going up to 1000! Can’t you just imagine a calm moment spent alone or together building this beautiful Vintage Toy Shoppe scene while sipping mulled wine and listening to festive tunes?
Dad & Lad
The real gift is time spent together and this Thomas & Friends OO Scale Electric Train Set is sure to provide hours and hours of fun.
Family Fun
It’s waaaaay more fun when the whole family can get involved. This Hornby Family Fun Project is great value and has everything you need
Railway History Buff
Did you know we have tons of books about Britain’s railway history? This one gives a definitive introduction to the riches of Britain's past - the perfect way to get acquainted with express trains in all their variety.
If exploring two floors of fun to find the perfect item is someone on your lists idea of a great day out, our vouchers are the solution. Pick them up online or in store.
Happy Christmas and happy hobbying from Paul, Mark, Elliott, Colin, Ian and the whole family at Chester Model Centre!
P.S. Take advantage of FREE Parking on selected days at Chester Racecourse (CH1 2LY). You can also get 4 hours FREE Parking when you spend £15 at Tesco on Frodsham Street (CH1 3JS).
