If you’re looking for great kids’ gift ideas, you can never go wrong with their favourite characters. And, they don’t get more loved or revered in toddler circles than Thomas & Friends™!

Whether you have a special birthday coming up for your child, a friends’ or a relative, Thomas and Friends™ gifts always make a great present that you know they’ll love.

Read on because we’re going to look at five of the best train gifts, from first toy engines to children’s plates and bestselling Thomas train track sets. Best of all, they’re all under £25, ensuring they’re affordable as well as really useful gifts for toddlers.

Thomas Train Plate from Munchy Play

The Thomas Train Track Plate is the latest Thomas merchandise must-have. Just launched to the preschool market, it brings fun to mealtimes and toddlers to the table, including fussy eaters and picky eaters.

With a built-in track that fits TrackMaster engines (and MINIS) it’s great for inspiring little imaginations and bringing excitement to the dinner table. Suitable from six months upward, it’s a great present for kids, and even better for parents! There’s three to choose from in the collection, including a Thomas, James and Percy theme plate.

Now available for £15.99 at Munchy Play, (train sold separately).

Noisy Thomas - Sounds Train Book

An unmissable treat for any bona fide Thomas fan, this fun (and durable) board book includes all your favourite ‘puffs’, ‘whooshes’ and ‘beeps’ from the popular TV programme, at the press of a button. Suitable for children age 1-4, it’s a lovely and affordable treat that’s sure to be enjoyed time and again.

From £5.90 on Amazon

Thomas MINIS Target Blast Stunt, Dunk Tank

What could be more fun that racing your trains down the steepest stunt track, before firing it at the target and dunking Sir Topham Hatt in the process?! It’s like all their birthdays have come at once! The track is compatible with Thomas and Friends™ toy MINIS trains.

From £19.99 on Amazon

Thomas the Tank Engine TrackMaster Engine

There’s nothing quite like a motoroised Thomas train to bring a smile to their little face. Suitable from 36 months, these bestselling TrackMaster toys make a great Thomas the train gifts for 3 year olds.

See their little faces light up as Thomas whooshes around on their favourite tracks. They come in various designs, so be sure to find their favourite engine for a real treat!

From £12.95 on Amazon

Thomas & Friends™ Tunnel Blast Set

Featuring a motorised Diesel and full track layout, this fun Thomas train set comes with a blast-always boulder feature, bringing much fun to playtime.

Children can send Diesel to the cave, and use the TNT detonator to blast the rocks away when he gets stuck. Who knew what fun you could have on a day out!

From £14.99 on Amazon

*prices correct at time of going to print.