A prominent independent toy shop in the heart of the city has been put up for sale. 

Tickety Boo, in London Street, has been popular among city folk since it first opened its doors in 2004.

The family-run business has become known for selling a range of toys and gifts, including products from high-profile brands like Jellycat and Djeco.

It is understood the business has been put up for sale for personal reasons.

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According to its listing on Righbiz.co.uk, Tickety Boo is "highly regarded by customers, lots of whom have been returning to buy toys from them for many of the 20 years since the business has been established".

A statement published on the site adds: "This is an excellent opportunity for someone new to carry on the success that has been enjoyed by the vendor to date and to further build on that themselves as they take the business forward in the future."

The leasehold of the business is being sold for £149,500, with the yearly rent valued at £24,000.

A spokesman for Tickety Boo declined to comment further.