The wooden dinosaur board they keep coming back to
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- Wooden box included
- Ages 3,7
- No batteries needed
- Ships in 2,3 days
- Plays for years
- Magnetic pieces stay put
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
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Real talk
The gift that replaces screen time with real play
You're looking for something that actually holds a child's attention, teaches them something, and doesn't end up in the back of a cupboard. The Dinosaur Magnetic Board does all three. It's a wooden box that becomes the world: magnetic dinosaurs, trees, rocks, and a board you can draw on. No assembly. No missing pieces after week one.
And because it's solid wood and built the way we've made toys since 1795, you're not buying again next birthday. Parents tell us their children still play with it at 7 after buying at 4.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What's in the box
Everything needed to start building. No extras to buy, no batteries to hunt for.
Wooden storage box
Sturdy, hand-finished wood. Doubles as the play surface and keeps all pieces safe. Closes tight, travels flat.
- ✓ Solid wood, not MDF
- ✓ Magnetic board inside lid
- ✓ Portable, fits on a lap or table
Magnetic dinosaur characters
Recognisable prehistoric figures and landscape pieces. Stick to the board, move freely, no falling off mid-story.
- ✓ Multiple dinosaur types included
- ✓ Trees, rocks, and terrain pieces
- ✓ Safe, smooth-finished wood and magnets
Build and draw together
Arrange the magnetic pieces to tell a story, then draw details around them. Wipe clean and start again. Same piece, infinite stories.
- ✓ Encourages open-ended play
- ✓ Works solo or with siblings
- ✓ No batteries, no screen time
Buying for a birthday or a gift? This is the one for ages 4,7.
Was £24.99
Dinosaur Magnetic Board - Jurassic Toy Set: £16.99
While they play
What they quietly develop while playing
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Storytelling and language
Children narrate their own adventures. They use new words (extinct, prehistoric, fossil) and practise explaining ideas to others.
Fine motor control
Placing small magnetic pieces, drawing details, arranging scenery. Fingers and hand strength grow without feeling like work.
Creative problem-solving
No right or wrong. They decide the story, arrange the world, change it. Imagination becomes the only rule.
Social play
Siblings and friends build worlds together. Takes turns, shares ideas, builds on each other's stories.
What families say about Jaques of London
Parents and grandparents say it best
"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."
"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."
"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."
"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!"
"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."
"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!"
Get ready for life
Why real play matters
Real brain growth comes from real play.
Orders shipped in the last year
Families chose this one. Not because it's the flashiest. Because it works, lasts, and holds their child's attention.
Sweet spot age range
Works from preschool through early primary school. Most played with for 3+ years before passing down or outgrowing.
Ships ready to play
Order by 2pm, arrives within 2,3 business days. Gift-wrapped packaging means it arrives ready to give.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why this wooden board beats the plastic version
| Jaques Dinosaur Magnetic Board - Jurassic Toy Set | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | ✅ | ❌ Hollow plastic, fades in 6 months |
| Magnets stay secure | ✅ | ⚠️ Cheap magnets lose grip, pieces slide |
| Plays for years | ✅ | ❌ Cracks, fades, magnets stop working |
| No batteries ever | ✅ | ⚠️ Needs charging or AAs, adds cost |
| Portable and screen-free | ✅ | ❌ Needs WiFi or a socket |
| Passes down | ✅ | ❌ Breaks or outdates within 2 years |
| Warranty | ✅ | ❌ 90 days, if anything |
- ✅ Real wood, real weight
- ✅ Magnets grip forever
- ✅ 3+ years of play
- ✅ Zero batteries
- ✅ Fits in a bag
- ✅ Lasts generations
- ✅ 60-day guarantee
- ❌ Plastic fades fast
- ❌ Magnets weaken
- ❌ One season toy
- ❌ Battery cost adds up
- ❌ Needs a table
- ❌ Ends in landfill
- ❌ No real support
Buying for a birthday or a gift? This is the one for ages 4,7.
Was £24.99
Dinosaur Magnetic Board - Jurassic Toy Set: £16.99
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Questions parents ask before they buy
Is this the right toy for my child's age?
Best for ages 4,7. A 3-year-old can enjoy it with supervision (they grasp the concept fast). By 8, some children outgrow it, though many keep playing. Catherine McCulloch said it's a perfect gift for a first birthday. If you're buying for a 6th birthday, this is the one.
Will the pieces stay on the board?
Yes. The magnets grip without being fiddly. Pieces stay put during travel, too. You won't open the box at the other end to find dinosaurs scattered everywhere.
How long will it last?
Parents report 3+ years of regular play before it's passed down. Manda Monium said it's worth every penny full price. Because it's solid wood and hand-finished, it doesn't crack, fade, or stop working like plastic versions do.
When will it arrive?
Ships within 2,3 business days. Order by 2pm and you're likely to see it by mid-week. Leigh Hemmings reported it arrived next day and saved Christmas. Comes gift-wrapped, ready to give.
How much does it cost?
The Dinosaur Magnetic Board - Jurassic Toy Set is £16.99 today (down from £24.99). 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.
Buying for a birthday or a gift? This is the one for ages 4,7.
Was £24.99
Dinosaur Magnetic Board - Jurassic Toy Set: £16.99
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.
We've been making toys since 1795 because children deserve things that work, not things that break. The Dinosaur Magnetic Board is exactly that. Solid wood, real magnets, no batteries, and built the way we've built every game in our 231 years. It's not the cheapest option. It's the one you won't replace next birthday, and the one your grandchild will ask to play with. That's why we make it.
Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London
Ready when you are
Get them into a world of prehistoric adventure
Order by 2pm, arrives within 2,3 days
Was £24.99
£16.99 Save 32%
🛡️ 30-day money-back guarantee · 🚚 Delivery in 2-3 working days · 🏛️ Est. 1795
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