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The skittles set built to be handed down

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Hand-finished wood
Age 1+
Indoor or outdoor
Fine motor skills
Family play
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Real talk

Two days to the party and you still want it to look like you tried

The Wooden Animal Skittles arrived next day, saved Christmas. That's what Leigh Hemmings told us. It's the gift that shows you didn't panic-buy. Solid wood, proper weight in the hand, farmyard animals that make kids giggle on first sight.

Your grandchild (or their parents) will play this for years. Then pass it on. That's the Jaques difference.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What you're getting

One complete set. No batteries. No assembly. Just wood and a ball.

Wooden animal skittles set laid out on grass

In the box

10 solid wood pins

Hand-finished, each one a different farmyard animal. Cow, sheep, pig, horse, duck. Heavy enough to feel real, light enough for a 1-year-old to hold.

✓ Carved and smoothed by hand
✓ Bright, non-toxic finish
✓ Weight teaches grip and control

Play style

Wooden bowl-friendly ball

Rolls true. No bounce chaos. Kids aged 1 to 6 can bowl it without the frustration of a lightweight plastic alternative.

✓ Solid and balanced
✓ Works indoors on smooth floors
✓ Works outdoors on grass or patio

In the box

That's it. Play straight away.

No bits missing. No faffing. Open the box, set up the animals in a triangle, roll the ball, knock them down, giggle, repeat. Ready in 30 seconds.

✓ Comes gift-wrapped
✓ Packed so it arrives pristine
✓ 60-day peace-of-mind guarantee

Order by 2pm today, play this weekend

Was £32.99

Wooden Animal Skittles: £22.49

While they play

What it quietly teaches

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Hand-eye coordination

Aiming, rolling, watching the pins fall. Every roll teaches the brain to connect what the eyes see with what the hands do.

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Fine motor skills

Gripping the ball, setting up the pins, picking them up. Small movements that build strength and precision without feeling like work.

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Counting and competition

How many pins fell? Who knocked down more? Numbers come alive when they're attached to something they actually did.

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Turn-taking and patience

Takes turns. Waits for a sibling or grandparent to bowl. Learns that play isn't just about winning, it's about playing together.

What families say about Jaques of London

Why parents and grandparents come back to Jaques

★★★★★

"Excellent quality wood toys, so well made, no sharp edges, all lovely & smooth, very colourful & plenty of choice. Very reasonably priced & so beautifully wrapped you don't want to open them. Highly recommend this company."

Lynda Evans✓ Google review

★★★★★

"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."

Danella Jones✓ Google review

★★★★★

"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."

Irene Johnstone✓ Google review

★★★★★

"We love our toys from Jaques of London. The quality is excellent and they're the perfect size for little hands to hold and play with easily. Beautifully made, sturdy wooden toys that will last for years. Highly recommend!"

Tegan✓ Google review

★★★★★

"Harrods grade gifting for a very reasonable price. Not the usual tat from China. Had several hand picked orders fron Jaques, nice to know its a UK business with old school quality."

John A✓ Google review

★★★★★

"I am a real fan of this company. If only I had come across them years ago when my boys were little. It's my go to for beautiful, good quality toys for my granddaughter now and any gift I need to buy. They arrived quickly, prices are reasonable and the special touch is they are beautifully packaged too. I love the heritage of this business!"

Sarah Lardner✓ Google review

★★★★★ 4.8/5 from 55 reviews of this product · 4.6 average across 46,000+ Jaques reviews on Reviews.io and Trustpilot

Get ready for life

Why real play matters

Real brain growth comes from real play.

23,000+

Orders in the last year alone

Not because we shout loudly. Because parents keep coming back and telling their friends: this is worth the money.

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1795

The year we started

We've been making games and toys for 231 years. The Wooden Animal Skittles is how we make them now: solid, simple, built to last.

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1,6

Years old, and it still works

A 1-year-old bowls it. A 6-year-old competes. A 12-year-old helps younger cousins play. One game, three stages of joy.

Why this matters right now

Solid wood Not plastic, not MDF Every pin is carved from real wood, hand-finished, and weighted so it feels substantial in small hands. Passes down, not binned.

60 days Returns guarantee If it arrives and it's not what you hoped, send it back until 31 January 2027. No quibble. We're that sure.

2,3 business days Delivery window Order by 2pm and it lands Tuesday or Wednesday. Enough time to make the party, early enough that it doesn't feel rushed.

230 yrs of making things worth keeping Jaques of London has been crafting games and toys since 1795. This one is built to be handed down, not thrown out.

We really are different

Why solid wood wins

	Jaques Wooden Animal Skittles	Cheap Alternatives
Material	✅	❌ Plastic cracks and warps
Weight and feel	✅	❌ Lightweight foam topples too easily
Hand-eye feedback	✅	❌ Cheap versions don't roll true
Lifespan	✅	⚠️ Plastic yellows in 2,3 years
Passing down	✅	❌ Cheap sets fall apart before siblings inherit
Gift optics	✅	❌ Petrol-station stuff says 'I forgot'
Resale value	✅	⚠️ Plastic has zero second-hand market

Jaques

✅ Solid wood
✅ Proper weight
✅ Rolls true
✅ Outlasts siblings
✅ Gift-worthy
✅ Hand-finished
✅ Gets passed on

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic warps
❌ Too light
❌ Wobbles
❌ Cracks fast
❌ Looks rushed
❌ Mass-produced
❌ Ends up binned

Order by 2pm today, play this weekend

Was £32.99

Wooden Animal Skittles: £22.49

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.

Questions & answers

Questions from grandparents and gift-buyers like you

What age is it really for?

From age 1, when little ones are learning to roll a ball and build confidence. Right through to age 6, when they're playing to win and keeping score. Catherine McCulloch told us: perfect gift for any babies' 1st birthday. And parents of older kids still pull it out because it's one of the few games everyone plays together without a screen.

Will it actually survive being played with?

Yes. John A said it best: not the usual tat from China. Solid wood, hand-finished, no cheap paint that chips. Karen Pepper added: toys that don't break after five minutes of play. We back it with a 60-day returns window and a guarantee. If it arrives damaged, we replace it. If a pin cracks in the first 3 months, we send a replacement.

I need it by Thursday. Will it arrive?

If you order by 2pm today (Tuesday), it ships Wednesday and lands Thursday or Friday. Leigh Hemmings told us: arrived next day, saved Christmas. We pack it to survive the journey, the gift wrap and box have saved countless last-minute gifters. Standard Royal Mail tracking included.

Is it worth more than a plastic version?

Absolutely. Manda Monium said: worth every penny full price. Here's why: solid wood costs more to source and hand-finish than injection-moulded plastic. A plastic set lasts 2,3 years. This one lasts 10+, gets passed to siblings, cousins, and grandchildren. Played for years, passed on. That's pennies per game. You're not buying a toy. You're buying a heirloom that teaches.

How much does it cost?

The Wooden Animal Skittles is £22.49 today (down from £32.99). Klarna is available at checkout if you prefer to spread the cost.

What's your returns policy?

30 days, full refund, no conditions. Return it for any reason and we refund in full. We've been standing behind what we make since 1795.

Order by 2pm today, play this weekend

Was £32.99

Wooden Animal Skittles: £22.49

Our story

Making toys worth keeping since 1795.

Jaques of London was founded in 1795. We invented croquet, table tennis, and the Staunton chess set. For 230 years, we've been making things that pull children away from passive entertainment and into active, curious, hands-on play.

The Wooden Animal Skittles exists because we believe children learn best when play feels real. No batteries, no screens, no plastic. Just wood you can hold, pins that feel substantial, and a game that brings a family together for 20 minutes without anyone reaching for a device. It's in gardens, playrooms, and reception classes across the UK. Made by the company that's been crafting games since 1795, we know what lasts.

Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London

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