The wooden farm set they keep coming back to
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- No screens
- 2 surfaces in 1
- Magnetic pieces
- Portable easel
- Mess-free play
- Ages 3+
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
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Real talk
The 20 minutes your 4-year-old didn't ask for the iPad
The Farm Yard Tales Craft Kit is a wooden easel with 2 sides: chalkboard and whiteboard. It comes with magnetic farm animals, easy-grip pens, chalk and a quick-wipe sponge. Set it up, step back, and watch what happens when you give a young child a canvas instead of a screen.
You'll get 20, 30, sometimes 45 minutes of independent creative play. Time you didn't expect. And proof that the right toy,one that lets her invent rather than react,rewires what she reaches for first.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What comes inside
Everything you need to start drawing and storytelling straight away. No batteries. No app. No assembly.
Double-sided magnetic art board
One side is smooth chalkboard, the other glossy whiteboard. Flip it to switch between chalk and pen. The easel stands stable on any flat surface and folds flat for taking to grandma's or on holiday.
- ✓ Reversible chalkboard and whiteboard
- ✓ Stands upright, folds flat
- ✓ Magnetic surface holds pieces in place
Magnetic farm animal pieces
Wooden animals that stick to the board. Children arrange them, tell stories about them, move them as the narrative changes. No loose pieces to lose; each one clips into the included storage organiser.
- ✓ Wooden farm animals with magnetic backing
- ✓ Safe for ages 3+
- ✓ Stored in a dedicated organiser
Pens, chalk and sponge
Chunky, easy-grip pens for the whiteboard side. Soft chalk for the chalkboard. Quick-wipe sponge so she can clear her work and start again in seconds,no mess on the carpet, no paper waste.
- ✓ Fat-grip pens and chalk suitable for small hands
- ✓ Wipe-clean sponge included
- ✓ Water-based, washable marks
Ships within 2-3 business days
Was £23.99
Farm Yard Tales Craft Kit: £15.49
While they play
What it quietly teaches while she plays
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Fine motor control
Gripping pens and chalk, arranging small pieces, pressing them onto the magnetic surface. All the hand-strength work that prepares for writing.
Storytelling
Moving animals around, narrating what they're doing, changing the plot. Language development happens fastest when she's making it up.
Problem-solving
Where does the cow go? What happens next? She makes decisions instead of following a screen's script.
Creative confidence
2 blank surfaces mean no 'wrong' answer. Drawing a farm or abstract shapes. Both are correct. Both matter.
What families say about Jaques of London
What parents say after a week
"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.
Unbox, flip, play
The easel is ready to use straight away. Choose chalkboard or whiteboard. Add the magnetic animals. Hand her a pen. You're done.
20-45 minutes of screen-free focus
She draws, arranges animals, invents stories. You get breathing room. No screen, no guilt, no mess on the walls.
Wipe clean and store
Sponge clears both sides in 30 seconds. Easel folds flat. Magnetic pieces slot into the organiser. Ready for tomorrow's adventure.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why this wooden easel beats the plastic version
| Jaques Farm Yard Tales Craft Kit | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | ✅ | Solid wood, hand-finished · Plastic, rough edges |
| Weight in hand | ✅ | Feels substantial and intentional · Flimsy, tips easily |
| Magnetic hold | ✅ | Strong enough to stick; pieces don't slide · Weak magnets, constant frustration |
| Screen-free | ✅ | No batteries, no lights, no sounds · Beeps and flashes distract |
| Longevity | ✅ | Years of play, passes to younger siblings · Breaks after months |
| Packaging | ✅ | Gift-ready ribbon tied · Arrives in plain box |
| Returns | ✅ | 60 days, no questions · 14 days if you're lucky |
- ✅ Solid wood
- ✅ Heavy & stable
- ✅ Strong magnets
- ✅ No batteries
- ✅ Years of play
- ✅ Gift wrapped
- ✅ 60-day returns
- ❌ Cheap plastic
- ❌ Flimsy
- ❌ Weak hold
- ❌ Beeps & lights
- ❌ Breaks quick
- ❌ Plain packaging
- ❌ 14-day limit
Ships within 2-3 business days
Was £23.99
Farm Yard Tales Craft Kit: £15.49
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Questions parents always ask
What age is it actually for?
Ages 3 and up. At 3, she'll arrange the animals and scribble. By 4, she's drawing recognisable shapes and telling stories. It grows with her through to 6 or 7. If you're buying for a younger sibling, the magnetic pieces are safe once she can hold a pen without eating it.
How long will she actually play with it?
First week, 20-30 minutes at a go. After that, it depends on what else is happening. Some days she ignores it; others she's back for 45 minutes because the novelty is low and the creativity is high. Real mums report it being the toy she returns to weeks later, unlike plastic gadgets that bore in days.
Is it really mess-free?
Mostly. Chalk dust settles; whiteboard markers don't stain if they're water-based. The sponge wipes both sides clean in seconds. You won't find marker on the carpet if she stays on the board, which the magnetic pieces naturally encourage. Occasional rogue chalk mark on clothes is par for the course with any art play.
What if it arrives and she doesn't use it?
You have 60 days to return it. No fuss, no restocking fee. We've made toys since 1795 because we know not every toy clicks with every child. If this one doesn't, we'll help you find one that does. And if you're buying for a grandchild and you're unsure what she likes, email us with her age and we'll help you choose.
How much does it cost?
The Farm Yard Tales Craft Kit is £15.49 today (down from £23.99). 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.
Ships within 2-3 business days
Was £23.99
Farm Yard Tales Craft Kit: £15.49
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.
Farm Yard Tales is hand-assembled in our workshop using the same craft that's defined Jaques for 231 years. We chose solid wood, strong magnets and a reversible board because children deserve toys that reward creativity instead of demanding your attention. The magnetic animals let her invent rather than follow instructions. No batteries means no distraction from the real work: her imagination building the story. That's why we make it. That's why parents come back.
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
Ready to give her the canvas
she actually uses
Was £23.99
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🛡️ 30-day money-back guarantee · 🚚 Delivery in 2-3 working days · 🏛️ Est. 1795
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