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Bigjigs Wooden Toys & Train Sets Australia

Bigjigs, sometimes spelled Big Jigs, is a British family-run wooden toy brand that began with handmade jigsaws in a Kent garden shed in 1985. We stock more than 90 Bigjigs toys at ALL 4 KIDS, from Bigjigs Rail train sets and wooden play food to counting trays and puzzles, with fast shipping all around Australia. Browse the full range below, or use the age guide further down to pick a first toy.
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Bigjigs Wooden Toys & Train Sets Australia

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The Bigjigs story

Bigjigs began in 1985 in a garden shed in Kent. Peter Ireland, who was training to be a Craft Design teacher, cut wooden jigsaws from floorboards, and he and his wife Liz sold them at craft fairs and at a weekly market in Covent Garden. Both were teachers, and they gave up teaching to make toys full time.

The company is still family run, with their sons Sam and Tom as directors since 2017, and it ships to more than 100 countries. In 2025 it turned 40.

1985
Jigsaws from a garden shed in Kent
2017
Sam and Tom become directors
2025
The company turns 40

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Bigjigs Rail My First Train Set with wooden track, engine, carriages, houses and figures

Bigjigs Rail wooden train sets

Start with the 19-piece My First Train Set, then step up to the Farm Train Set or the Fairy Figure of Eight Train Set. Bridges, stations and expansion packs add on from there. Most other major wooden railway brands are compatible with Bigjigs Rail.

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Child slicing wooden play food from the Bigjigs Cutting Fruit Crate

Wooden play food, tea sets and kitchen play

Cutting fruit and vegetable crates, the Pretend Chef's Set, the Spotted Basket Tea Set and the Young Chef's Baking Set cover most of a pretend kitchen. The Village Shop gives it all somewhere to be sold.

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Child playing with the Bigjigs Learn to Count wooden number toy

Early learning toys

The Number Tray and Times Table Tray build counting and fine motor skills. The First Rainbow Stacker and First Rolling Shape Sorter work on dexterity and co-ordination.

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Child building a Bigjigs wooden marble run

Puzzles and games

Twist the Cog Puzzle, build a Marble Run from 53 pieces, or knock over the Farm Skittles.

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More from Bigjigs: garden toys and pull-along toys.

Bigjigs wooden pretend play toys

Wooden play food is where most pretend kitchens start. The Cutting Fruit Crate holds an apple, pear, orange, lemon, strawberry, banana and melon, plus a wooden knife and chopping board, so a child can slice, serve and clean up. The Pretend Chef's Set adds an apron, hat, oven glove, four pastry cutters and a rolling pin.

For tea parties, the Spotted Basket Tea Set packs four cups and saucers, a teapot with a removable lid, four side plates and four teaspoons into a basket. The Young Chef's Baking Set has 23 pieces, including a bun tray, loaf tin and whisk. You can browse all Bigjigs wooden play food and wooden tea sets in our kitchen collection.

Child laying out the Bigjigs Spotted Basket Tea Set on a table
Spotted Basket Tea Set
Bigjigs Young Chefs Baking Set with rolling pin, cutters and measuring spoons
Young Chef's Baking Set
Child playing shops with the Bigjigs Pretend Shop Till with Scanner
Pretend Shop Till with Scanner
In the Cutting Fruit Crate
ApplePearOrangeLemonStrawberryBananaMelonWooden knifeChopping board
In the Spotted Basket Tea Set
4 cups and saucersTeapot with lid4 side plates4 teaspoonsCarry basket

Bigjigs Rail and other wooden railways

Bigjigs Rail is the brand's wooden railway range: train sets, track, bridges, tunnels, stations and accessories. Most other major wooden railway brands are compatible with Bigjigs Rail, so new pieces can join track you already own. The Grand Central Station has four platforms, a working lift and a rooftop helipad.

See all wooden train sets, or compare with Brio wooden trains.

Child playing with the Bigjigs Rail Fairy Figure of Eight Train Set on a white floor

Choosing the right Bigjigs toy by age

Check the age grading on each product page before you buy. This table shows where we would start at each stage.

Stage Good starting points Where to look
First toys
First Rainbow Stacker, First Rolling Shape Sorter, Cog Puzzle Stacking toys, Sorting toys
Toddlers
My First Train Set, Triangular Activity Centre, Farmhouse Sorter Train sets, Activity toys
Pre-schoolers
Cutting Fruit Crate, Spotted Basket Tea Set, Number Tray Kitchen play, Maths toys
Early school age
Times Table Tray, Marble Run, Farm Train Set Educational toys, Games and puzzles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will Bigjigs Rail work with the Brio track we already have?

Yes, for most pieces. Bigjigs Rail is designed to work with most other major wooden railway brands, and Brio is one of the best known, so the track, bridges and trains you already own can join a new Bigjigs set. That makes it easy to add something fresh, like the Farm Train Set or the Fairy Figure of Eight Train Set, without starting your layout again. Wooden railway pieces can differ slightly between brands, so test-fit a curve or junction when you open the box. Browse our wooden train sets for new engines and track, or compare with Brio wooden trains and mix them as your child's layout grows.

How do I expand my Bigjigs Rail set, and which sets come with a table?

Start with an expansion pack that matches the layout you want, then build outward. The Curves and Straights Expansion Pack (24 pieces) and Low Level Track Expansion Pack (25 pieces) add track, the Bridge Expansion Set (18 pieces) and High Level Expansion Pack (27 pieces) add height, and the Trackside Accessory Set and Vehicle Pack fill in the scenery. If you'd like play at standing height, the City Train Set and Table and the Services Train Set and Table each come with a raised table and 59 play pieces, flat packed with assembly instructions. Find every Bigjigs Rail train set and expansion pack in our train sets collection.

Are Bigjigs toys made from sustainable (FSC) wood?

Some are, and the product name tells you which. Look for FSC in the title: the FSC Activity Pull Along Train, FSC Triangular Activity Centre, FSC Activity Walker, FSC Rabbit Stacking Rings, FSC Noah's Ark and FSC Activity Cube are all made from FSC-certified wood, which comes from responsibly managed forests. The Baking Cookies set and the Figure of Eight Roadway also list FSC-certified materials. Other Bigjigs toys are described as made from responsibly sourced materials, and responsible sourcing is part of the brand's stated mission. Check each product page for the exact materials before you buy, and start with the FSC Activity Cube or FSC Noah's Ark if sustainable wooden toys matter most to you.

Are Bigjigs toys actually worth the price compared with cheaper wooden toys?

For most families, yes, because you're paying for wooden toys with real play value, not just a low price tag. Bigjigs began in a Kent garden shed in 1985, is still family run, and states that its products conform to EN71 European toy safety standards. The sets are also built to grow with your child: Bigjigs Rail works with most other major wooden railway brands, so a 19-piece My First Train Set can become a much bigger layout over time. Compare piece counts and what's included on each product page, such as the 44-piece Farm Train Set, and choose the Bigjigs toys that suit your budget from our Bigjigs collection.

How do I clean and look after Bigjigs wooden toys?

Wipe them clean with a damp cloth, and don't submerge them in water. Bigjigs recommends this care for its wooden railway pieces, because prolonged moisture can warp the wood and affect the track connectors, so skip the dishwasher too. Avoid strong chemical cleaners, and dry any piece that gets wet straight away. Sets with steel parts, such as the Baking Cookies set, are best wiped with a dry cloth, so follow the care note on each product page. A quick wipe after play keeps wooden play food and tea sets ready for the next pretend meal, and it keeps the paint and connectors in good shape for the next session.

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