Best Sellers

Jaques of London toys and games are designed in London and manufactured by carefully selected workshops, primarily in Europe and Asia, depending on the product. Each item is specified and quality-checked to our own standards. The brand, the design heritage and the quality control all remain firmly based in London, as they have been since 1795.

Our best sellers span a wide range, from simple wooden stacking and sorting toys for babies and toddlers from around twelve months, through classic outdoor games suited to ages five and up, to strategy games the whole family can sit around together. Each product page carries a recommended age guide so you can match the game to the child with confidence.

Wooden toys tend to survive the kind of treatment children actually give them. They do not crack or splinter the way cheaper materials do, they feel satisfying to hold and use, and they do not end up in landfill after six months. Parents who buy a Jaques wooden toy often tell us it has been passed to a younger sibling or cousin, which is exactly what we hope for.

Keep wooden toys dry and away from prolonged direct sunlight, which can fade finishes over time. Wipe them down with a lightly damp cloth rather than submerging them in water. Outdoor game sets should be stored indoors or under cover when not in use. With that basic care, most of our wooden products will genuinely last for years of regular play.

Games that involve more than one player are usually a safe choice because they add to any household rather than duplicating a solo toy. Croquet sets, ring toss, traditional card games and classic board games all work well as gifts because they bring people together. If in doubt, our customer team is happy to help you narrow it down by age and interest.

Many of our most popular games, particularly outdoor sets and classic skill-based toys, involve physical play and open-ended rules that children can adapt at their own pace. We do not make specific therapeutic claims, but parents of children with a range of learning and physical needs regularly tell us that our simpler wooden games work very well for their families.

Heirloom is a word that gets used loosely, but for us it means a toy that survives long enough to be handed on. That requires solid materials, a design with no fiddly parts that snap or go missing, and a game that does not feel dated in five years. Our best sellers have sold continuously for decades precisely because they still work, still get used and still hold up.