Bigjigs Toys is a British family business that has been crafting high-quality wooden toys and games since 1985, when founders Peter and Liz Ireland began making jigsaws by hand in their garden shed in Kent. Now operating from a large warehouse in Folkestone and shipping to over 100 countries, Bigjigs Toys remains family run and keeps child development at the heart of everything they do. Their catalogue spans toys for babies right through to older children, combining timeless craftsmanship with genuine educational value.
The Bigjigs Toys collection covers every stage of childhood play. Classic wooden playsets, pull-along toys, and shape sorters support early development, while role-play kitchens, train sets, and construction toys encourage imaginative and creative thinking. Educational games and puzzles challenge growing minds, and a wide selection of arts, crafts, and activity sets keeps older children engaged and inspired.
Bigjigs Toys built their reputation on solid wooden construction and designs that stand the test of time. From their original hand-cut jigsaws sold at Covent Garden market in the 1980s to their modern range of Montessori-inspired playsets, the brand has always prioritised durability, safety, and imaginative play over short-lived trends. Many families return to Bigjigs Toys generation after generation.
Beyond toys and games, the Bigjigs range includes children's furniture designed to brighten up bedrooms and playrooms, along with arts and crafts sets and activity kits. Free UK delivery was available on orders over £39.99, making it easy for parents to stock up for birthdays, Christmas, or just because. Signing up to the Bigjigs mailing list also brought access to special offers and discount codes throughout the year.
Bigjigs Toys was founded in 1985 by Peter and Liz Ireland in Folkestone, Kent. Peter, who was training as a Craft Design teacher, began making wooden jigsaws from floorboards in the garden shed. The couple sold their creations at craft fairs and a weekly market in Covent Garden, London, before growing the business into the international brand it is today.
Bigjigs Toys is headquartered in Folkestone, Kent, and distributes products to over 100 countries worldwide. The company remains family run, with founders Liz and Peter still involved and their sons Sam and Tom serving as Directors.
The range covers babies, toddlers, and older children. Products are carefully designed to suit different developmental stages, from simple pull-along toys and shape sorters for very young children, through to more complex construction sets, board games, and craft activities for older kids.
The catalogue includes wooden toys and playsets, jigsaw puzzles, arts and crafts kits, educational games, role-play sets, cuddly animals, and children's bedroom furniture. The range is broad enough to equip a complete playroom from a single supplier.
Bigjigs Toys has always placed child safety and developmental suitability at the core of their product design, reflecting the founders' background as teachers. Their products meet relevant safety standards and are designed with age-appropriate features for each stage of childhood.
Bigjigs Toys offered a mailing list and promotional newsletters featuring special offers, seasonal sales, and discount codes. Free UK delivery applied to orders over £39.99. For current pricing and promotions, visit the Bigjigs Toys website directly, as this catalogue listing is from our archive.
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