Although wooden toys only represent a small fraction of the whole toy market, they have become a firm favourite in the independent toy sector, with many retailers specialising in nothing other than toys made from wood.
For many people, wooden toys create a wonderful sense of nostalgia. Parents and grandparents take great joy in introducing younger generations to the same kind of toys that they played with during their childhood. For others, they make ideal gifts, simply because of their innocent charm that is lacking from many of the high-tech, plastic toys that are popular today.
Important wooden toy suppliers include Bigjigs, Brio, Quadrilla and Plan Toys. Some shops just stock handmade or Fair Trade products that you simply cannot find on the High Street. The beauty of many of these retailers is that they often have a variety of earth-friendly policies in place to ensure that their toys come from sustainable sources such as bamboo or rubber wood.
The world's most famous online retailer sells an unparalleled selection of toys.
Terrific ranges of children's engaging wooden toys and traditional games.
An online toy shop dedicated to the sale of traditional wooden toys.
A wide variety of products including wooden toys, soft toys and jigsaw puzzles.
Stocks a wide range of quality wooden toys including toy farms, castles and dolls houses.
Online quality toys made from eco-friendly products at affordable prices.
Sells high quality traditional toys and games for the young (and young at heart).
An online store specialising in wooden toys and furniture for children.
A traditional and independent online toy shop offering excellent wooden toys.
Beautifully made unique wooden toys which are durable, safe and attractive.
Wooden toys and gifts to suit all budgets starting at pocket money prices.
A real toy treasure trove where you will be guaranteed a trip down memory lane.
A traditional independent toy shop with online sales of toys from popular brands.
An online toy shop selling mainly European toy brands such as Haba, Janod and Lilliputiens.
Online supplier of educational and imaginative wooden toys to both homes and schools.
Family-run online and retail business specialising in high quality, eco-friendly toys and games for children.
Junior Bambinos is an online baby and toddler store selling a wide range of children's wooden toys, furniture and gifts.
Online sales of quality wooden toys by Hape, Bajo and Tegu plus Melissa & Doug.