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Beano Reviews 563

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Review summary

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Considering 554 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently express joy and excitement about the product, often highlighting its ability to entertain multiple generations and encourage reading. Many appreciate the content for its humor and engaging stories, noting that it provides clean, screen-free fun. The subscription service is frequently praised for its convenience and the anticipation it creates, with many children eagerly awaiting their weekly deliveries. However, some customers also noted inconsistencies with the delivery service, experiencing delays or missed issues, which led to frustration. A few other people also felt that managing their subscription or making changes was difficult, and some reported issues with communication regarding their accounts.

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Product

Users describe positive interactions with the product, with many children eagerly anticipating its arrival... See more

Subscription

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Delivery service

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User experience

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Quality

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of quality, noting that the actual product is good and seems to never... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our grandchildren love The Beano! The Numbskulls are a particular favourite. The Numbskulls subtly cover a range of challenges which some children face in terms of anxiety and emotional intelligence.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I loved the Beano when I was a child, as did my children and now my grandson is a huge fan. He particularly loves Dennis and I definitely see similarities 😂. Its good, honest, clean fun and perfect... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My two children aged 6 and 8 love reading Beano. The oldest in particular is always so happy to receive his weekly subscription. The stories are amusing, good for dipping in and out of throughout t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Grandson loves receiving his Beano through the mail and it always arrives on time. He shares read copies with his younger brother but refuses to recycle the comics further. He prefers to have a comic... See more

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Company details

  1. Publisher
  2. Book Publisher
  3. Childrens Book Store
  4. Magazine Store
  5. Media Company
  6. Newsstand

Written by the company

Beano is the ultimate comic for kids, delivering weekly happy post to tens of thousands of families in the UK and beyond. Kids and parents love Beano for screen-free fun, laugh-out-loud jokes and epic pranks. Not just any award-winning kids magazine, Beano is the world’s longest-running weekly comic for children. We're also home to the UK's number one annual and the famous Beano Fan Club (yes, membership does still come with that iconic fluffy Gnasher badge!).

About Beano comics

Written by the company

Weekly happy post
Kids love getting post that's just for them, and Beano is packed with laughs, pranks and epic stories.
Screen-free fun
We're all about reading for fun and unplugged laughs. Beano comics never run out of batteries!
A gift that keeps giving
36 pages of original artwork from talented artists each week. Beano is like no other kids magazine!

Dedicated customer service

Dundee-based team ready to reply to you

Got a question about a Beano subscription? Our team is here to help. Visit help.dcthomson.co.uk to find out how to contact us.

Contact info

4.7

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

563 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always exciting and fun to read

Always exciting and fun to read. If your feeling down it makes you chuckle and smile.

December 24, 2025
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Reply from Beano

Thanks for the great review, Justin. It's always great to hear from happy readers!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you have got little monster

If you have got little monster, then it is the best read that they can have and encourages them to read themselves.

December 24, 2025
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Reply from Beano

Thank you for the fantastic feedback, Anthony – it means a lot to us. Happy reading!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I like Beano

I like Beano, it's the best read I can get

December 24, 2025
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Reply from Beano

It’s brilliant to hear you're loving Beano – thanks for being a valued subscriber!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

International subscription

International subscription. Beano's are dispatched and delivered irregularly. Some editions are delayed, other are bundled, some are missing.
The Beano's are as good as they were 30 years ago, however the subscription distribution is too inconsistent

December 24, 2025
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Reply from Beano

Thank you for your review Fage, I have sent you an email regarding the delivery of your Beano.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All kids love the Beano!

My kids love receiving the Beano each week, and I love that it encourages them to read.

December 24, 2025
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Reply from Beano

Thank you! We’re chuffed to hear your subscription is going down a treat.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beano is a tradition that has been…

Beano is a tradition that has been passed down and now my little girl and I share this. It’s such a fantastic magazine and we have all the annuals too.
The staff who deal with subscriptions are fantastic and so helpful.

December 24, 2025
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Reply from Beano

We really appreciate your review, Faye and it's great to know Beano’s bringing smiles all round!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been a Beano fan since childhood

Been a Beano fan since I was 4 or 5 I think. I'm 78 now and buy it for 2 grandchildren who love it too

December 24, 2025
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Reply from Beano

We really appreciate your support and are so glad Beano is a hit in your household!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic value for money

Fantastic value for money, and brilliant customer service. Very happy!

December 24, 2025
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Reply from Beano

It’s brilliant to hear you're loving Beano – thanks for being a valued subscriber!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My grandson waits by the letterbox!

My grandson loves receiving his Beano every week (he panics if it is late). He loves reading but it is a fantastic way to get reluctant children to read. His Sister also loves it but unfortunately there is no other magazine subscription, like the Beano as I would like to set her up with a subscription of her own.

December 4, 2025
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Reply from Beano

Thank you! We’re chuffed to hear your subscription is going down a treat.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helps to read and a lot of fun

7Year old twins love to read every week and look forward to it coming in the post will read it over again

December 24, 2025
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Reply from Beano

Thanks Mr Harrop! We’re grinning from ear to ear knowing Beano’s bringing some giggles to you and your family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brings joy every week for myself and…

Brings joy every week for myself and son. I used to receive the Beano when I was little and knowing it’s still going and still as good is amazing, plus seen my sons face reading it and laughing is well worth the subscription.

But would be nice to have the DD on the same day each month.

December 1, 2025
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Reply from Beano

Thank you! We're glad you're enjoying all the mischief and mayhem that Beano brings.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love Beanoo

I love Beanoo! I’ve been getting it since i was 5 and still love it. My favourite character is Harsha because i love her weekly pranks. The other characters are also brilliant, and I love how inclusive it is by mixing up every thing, like how one of the bash street kids is the best at football and is a girl. It just shows that anyone can do anything!

From Leyla, age 9

December 24, 2025
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Reply from Beano

Thanks for the kind words Leyla. We’re thrilled to know that Beano’s making mischief a regular part of your week.

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