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The Bigjigs Toys Blog

With over 35 years experience in making award-winning toys, we know quite a bit about what children (and parents) love.

Explore our collection of toy and parenting blogs, written by our toy experts for you and your family.

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Small Business Spotlight: Perrygrove Railway

Small Business Spotlight: Perrygrove Railway

We chatted with Katherine Nelson-Brown at Perrygrove Railway. Perrygrove Railway is based near Coleford, on the edge of the Forest of Dean and is an award-winning Heritage Railway Association attraction.
Posted on April 29, 2022
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Celebrating South Devon Railway's 150th Anniversary

Celebrating South Devon Railway's 150th Anniversary

Our friends at South Devon Railway are celebrating 150 years on 1st May! To mark this magnificent milestone, they are hosting a three day celebration between Saturday 30th April and Monday 2nd May.
Posted on April 29, 2022
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The Best Toy Castles and Knights for St George's Day

The Best Toy Castles and Knights for St George's Day

Hip hip hooray, It's St. George's Day! We have rounded up our best wooden castle toys and medieval accessories for young Knights and Princesses on this mythical day.
Posted on April 23, 2022
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Celebrating Earth Day with Eco-Friendly Toys

Celebrating Earth Day with Eco-Friendly Toys

Eco-friendly toys are a great way to start teaching your child about sustainability and caring for the planet from an early age. What's more, investing in sustainable toys ensures that the toys have a longer lifespan (thanks to their durability) and their materials have been ethically sourced.
Posted on April 22, 2022
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The Ultimate Dinosaur Toys For Kids & Toddlers

The Ultimate Dinosaur Toys For Kids & Toddlers

'Dino' where to begin with choosing the perfect dinosaur toys? we've picked out our (tricera)top dinosaurs for kids, toddlers and babies that are guaranteed to put a Jurassic smile on their faces.
Posted on April 18, 2022
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New Eco-Friendly Toys For Your Child's Toy Box

New Eco-Friendly Toys For Your Child's Toy Box

It's our mission at Bigjigs Toys to produce sustainable, eco-friendly toys wherever possible. Our FSC® Certified range of wooden toys uses sustainably harvested FSC® wood.
Posted on April 13, 2022
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How To Have A Hoppy Easter

How To Have A Hoppy Easter

Easter doesn 't always have to be chock full of chocolate eggs! we've rounded up our favourite Easter toys that are bound to make this special day egg-stra fun. The only thing left to do now is to hop to it - Happy Easter, everyone!
Posted on April 13, 2022
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Meet The Incredible New Lottie Dolls

Meet The Incredible New Lottie Dolls

Award-winning Lottie Dolls were created in 2010 by Arklu Ltd, where the founders, Ian and Lucie, were struggling to find dolls that were appropriate for children. Ian and Lucie designed Lottie to have the average proportions of a 9-year-old child and gave Lottie various inspirational hobbies and interests.
Posted on April 11, 2022
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Our Top Wooden Castle Toys

Our Top Wooden Castle Toys

there's nothing more magical than toy castles. Children can use their imaginations to create their own Royal Kingdom, have a Medieval knight battle, or enjoy a whimsical train ride to fairytale land far, far away. we've picked our favourite wooden castle toys that will inspire hours of pretend play.
Posted on April 08, 2022
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How To Prank Your Parents For April Fools Day

How To Prank Your Parents For April Fools Day

It's April Fools Day and you may be wondering how to prank your Mum and Dad. Don't worry, we've got you! Explore our hilarious prank ideas below that parents won't see coming. We can't guarantee that you won't get 'grounded'
Posted on April 01, 2022
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The Importance of Recycling For Kids

The Importance of Recycling For Kids

Getting kids up to speed with recycling can feel like a challenge. Playtime is an enjoyable way for kids to understand the importance of recycling and how they can help.
Posted on March 25, 2022
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Fun Mother and Child Activities for Mother's Day

Fun Mother and Child Activities for Mother's Day

Quick, there's still time to do something nice for Mum this Mother's Day. If you're stuck for ideas, read up on our mother and child activity ideas that are bound to make Mother's Day 2022 a success.
Posted on March 23, 2022
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