Back To School Guide at Merry Hill 5 August 2026
Summer isn’t over yet, but it’s never too early to get ahead for the new school year!
Beat the end of August rush and get inspired by our back to school guide…
With an extensive range of laptops for every type of student, we recommend Harvey Norman – we love the Acer Chromebook Spin 314 for switching between laptop and tablet, plus its long battery life and eco-friendly technology, to name just a couple of features.
Finish off their school ‘fit with shoes that are the perfect fit! Plus, until 6th September, make the most of the Clarks back to school bundle – buy 2 pairs and get a 3rd item half price. T&Cs apply.
For uniforms that can handle anything, from rainy commutes to messy art classes, Matalan‘s easy-care schoolwear is made to go the distance. Plus, they have all the essentials for PE too!
To infinity and the playground! Be the coolest kid in school with Smiggle‘s licensed backpacks, like these Toy Story ones for those who were obsessed with the new film (they also have Hello Kitty, Stitch and Spider-Man, to name a few).
Whether it’s notebooks, pens, pencil cases or other colourful classroom essentials, Flying Tiger is bringing the fun for the new school year! And if you join their Club, you can get 3 for 2 across stationery (valid until Friday 28th August).
For the mini-trendsetters, Schuh Kids has got exactly what they’re looking for! Bonus: if you double up, you’ll get £10 off your second item (selected lines only, see in-store for details).
Quality, durability and comfort… M&S‘ school uniform has it all! Their crease-resistant, stain-resistant and water-repellent bottoms will save you money and energy, and they even have riptape shirts for younger kids or those with less dexterity.
Get their annual eye test ticked off the back to school checklist with EyeCare, then select your favourite frames, from luxury brands to popular character glasses.
Lunchtimes don’t have to be boring… MINISO has the cutest lunchboxes and water bottles from Hello Kitty, Harry Potter, Stitch and Pacman!
Did you know Deichmann stocks Adidas, Nike, Puma, Fila and Hummel for your school shoes? Plus, until Sunday 6th September, they’re on buy one, get one half price (cheapest item free).
From stationery and notebooks (these ones will definitely be hunted down!) to educational books, The Works has just about everything to make the new academic year a breeze!
Homework is much less of a chore when you have a cute desk set-up for it, like this one from Argos (we love the handy drawers for storing stationery, papers and more).
To make a day out of back to school shopping, take a look at our summer guide, with all the best events, offers and Good Times guaranteed!