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Solid wood
Hand-finished
Ages 1+
Indoor or outdoor
Next-day available
No batteries
30-day returns
Klarna available

Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795

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Real talk

Bought once in 1998, still in the cupboard.

The Wooden Animal Skittles is what happens when you stop chasing the cheap stuff. Solid wood, hand-finished, weighted to feel right in small hands. One set plays from first birthday through primary school, then sits waiting for the next child. That's the maths on a Jaques game.

You'll never buy this category again. And every time they knock those farmyard characters flying, you'll know you chose right.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What you're getting

9 hand-finished wooden skittles, 1 weighted ball, and a play style that works indoors or out. No assembly, no batteries, no learning curve.

Wooden Animal Skittles set with farmyard characters and wooden ball

In the box

9 animal skittles

Hand-finished solid wood. Cow, sheep, pig, duck, horse, chicken, and 3 more. Each one weighted and balanced for a proper bowl.

✓ Farmyard characters add personality to every roll
✓ Solid wood construction, weighted for real play
✓ Hand-finished by Jaques craftspeople

Child playing with wooden skittles indoors

Play style

Roll and knock

Classic skittles with no screen time, no cleanup, and space for 2 or more players. Works on any flat surface, inside or garden.

✓ Works indoors or outdoors on any flat surface
✓ No batteries, no charging, no setup
✓ Takes 30 seconds to reset and play again

In the box

1 weighted wooden ball

Sized for toddler grip from 1 year old upwards. Heavy enough to roll true, light enough for little fingers to control.

✓ Weighted for a proper roll, not a wobble
✓ Safe solid wood, no splinters
✓ Right size for 1-year-old hands through to adults

Perfect gift for a 1st birthday, 2nd, 3rd, any age to 6 and beyond.

Was £32.99

Wooden Animal Skittles: £20.99

While they play

What it quietly teaches

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Hand-eye coordination

Rolling the ball at a target builds the aim that shows up in sport, writing, and everyday life. Happens naturally through play.

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Fine motor control

Gripping, rolling, and aiming the ball strengthens the small muscles needed for writing and craft later on.

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Counting and scoring

Kids naturally count knocked skittles, keep score, and take turns. Maths lives in the game, not in a lesson.

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Turn-taking and cheering

Multi-player games teach waiting, celebrating others, and handling your own turn. No screen, all social.

What families say about Jaques of London

Parents and grandparents who've bought it

★★★★★

"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.

From day 1

Roll, knock, giggle, repeat

Toddlers love knocking things. This teaches them that knocking things is a game. Simple, endless fun.

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Years 2-3

Aim gets sharper

The ball gets easier to control. Skittles get knocked on purpose, not by accident. Pride creeps in.

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3 onwards

Keeping score matters

They learn the rules, keep their own count, and start winning against you. A real game, not a toy.

Why this matters right now

23,000+ Orders from Jaques Families who chose us over the plastic version. Most came back for another set.

60 days We stand behind it Full returns until 31 January 2027, no questions. We built this to last, and we prove it.

9 pieces Solid wood, hand-finished No plastic corners, no cheap joints. The same weight and balance your grandparents played with.

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 Jaques, not the plastic version

	Jaques Wooden Animal Skittles	Cheap Alternatives
Material	✅	❌ Plastic cracks in sun
Weight and feel	✅	❌ Lightweight, flimsy roll
Lasts years	✅	❌ Replaced yearly
No batteries	✅	❌ Needs charging
Passed to siblings	✅	❌ Broken before then
Quiet play	✅	❌ Beeping and music
60-day returns	✅	⚠️ Store return only

Jaques

✅ Solid wood
✅ Real weight
✅ Lasts years
✅ No batteries
✅ Passed on
✅ Quiet
✅ 60-day returns

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic cracks
❌ Flimsy feel
❌ Replaced yearly
❌ Needs charging
❌ Breaks early
❌ Beeping
❌ Store only

Perfect gift for a 1st birthday, 2nd, 3rd, any age to 6 and beyond.

Was £32.99

Wooden Animal Skittles: £20.99

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

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

Questions & answers

Questions we hear from grandparents and parents

Is this the right gift for a 6-year-old?

Yes. This is the one. Works from 1 year through primary school and beyond. Grandparents often buy it for a first birthday and watch it play with the second, third, sometimes fourth child. Catherine McCulloch called it the perfect gift for any baby's 1st birthday, and she meant it for the longevity.

Why does it cost more than the plastic version?

Because you're buying it once, not replacing it twice a year. Solid wood, hand-finished joints, weighted skittles that roll true. Manda Monium said it plainly: worth every penny full price. A set played from age 1 to 6 is pennies per game. Add a second child and the cost-per-year falls again.

Can I really get it by Tuesday?

Order by 1pm today and it arrives next-day. Leigh Hemmings ordered at the last minute and wrote: arrived next day, saved Christmas. We know birthday panic is real, and we ship fast. Gift wrapping is available at checkout, and it's our most-praised feature.

Will this actually survive rough play?

Solid wood, hand-finished, no cheap joints or plastic hinges. John A said it plainly: Not the usual tat from China. Karen Pepper added: Toys that don't break after five minutes of play. We offer a 60-day return if it doesn't meet you, and a guarantee until 31 January 2027.

How much does it cost?

The Wooden Animal Skittles is £20.99 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.

Perfect gift for a 1st birthday, 2nd, 3rd, any age to 6 and beyond.

Was £32.99

Wooden Animal Skittles: £20.99

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.

The Wooden Animal Skittles is what Jaques has always done: take a game children love, build it in solid wood that survives a childhood, and hand-finish every piece. We've been making games since 1795. This one teaches aim, turn-taking, and celebration without a screen. It's why families buy one set and watch three children play it. That's what happens when you stop chasing trends and start building things that last.

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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