Business Details
26 Years
experience
Sustainable Wooden Toys for Children | Orange Tree Toys
Orange Tree Toys was founded in 2000 by sisters Anuja Wilson and Lamani Simons, who remain passionate about creating traditional, high-quality toys reminiscent of their own childhoods. Our family-run business operates from Cheltenham in the Cotswolds, where our creative team designs vibrant, development-focused products. All items are crafted from FSC-certified wood, ensuring sustainability, and meet rigorous EN71 safety standards. We hold exclusive licenses for beloved characters like Peter Rabbit and Paddington Bear, blending classic charm with modern innovation.Our commitment to ethical production extends to recyclable packaging and partnerships with responsible manufacturers. With over 25 years of experience, we supply national retailers and direct customers, offering timeless wooden toys such as push-alongs, puzzles, and skittles. Our mission remains to deliver safe, engaging toys that inspire creativity and endure for generations.
Services
Wooden Puzzles
Push Alongs
Alphabet Letters
Licensed Toys
Nursery Items
Advent Calendars
Skittles Sets
Musical Instruments
Pocket Money Toys
Play Sets
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with 25+ years of toy design expertise
- All products crafted from FSC-certified sustainable wood
- Exclusive licenses for Peter Rabbit and Paddington Bear toys
- Toys meet EN71 European safety and quality standards
- Ethical production with 100% recyclable packaging
Associations and certifications
- FSC
Services
Wooden Puzzles
Our wooden puzzles feature vibrant designs and age-appropriate challenges to develop problem-solving skills. Crafted from sustainable wood, they include themed sets like animals and numbers. Each puzzle undergoes rigorous safety testing to ensure durability for young children.
Licensed Toys
Official Peter Rabbit and Paddington Bear collections combine classic storytelling with educational play. These wooden toys feature iconic characters in development-focused designs. Licensing ensures authentic representation while maintaining our high safety and quality standards.
Push Alongs
Designed to assist first steps, push-along toys feature smooth edges and stable bases for toddler safety. Bright colours and engaging elements encourage motor skill development. All models meet European safety regulations for early childhood use.
Nursery Items
Wooden bookends, music boxes, and decorative sets create stimulating nursery environments. Non-toxic finishes and rounded edges ensure baby safety. Products combine functionality with our signature vibrant designs to inspire creativity from infancy.
Advent Calendars
Themed advent calendars feature wooden compartments revealing daily surprises. Designs include Noah's Ark, Winter Wonderland, and Peter Rabbit motifs. Each calendar balances festive appeal with educational value through interactive play elements.
People
Anuja Wilson
Co-Founder
Co-founded Orange Tree Toys in 2000 with her sister, driven by a passion for traditional wooden toys. Brings 25+ years of design expertise, focusing on creating educational yet engaging products that reflect childhood favourites.
Lamani Simons
Co-Founder
Co-founder with extensive experience in toy manufacturing and licensing. Oversees production ethics and sustainability initiatives. Committed to maintaining family values while expanding the company's reach through innovative design partnerships.
Questions
Do your toys meet safety standards?
All our products comply with EN71 European safety standards and carry the CE mark for quality assurance.
Are your products environmentally friendly?
Yes – we use FSC-certified wood from sustainable forests and 100% recyclable packaging materials.
Where are your toys designed?
Our products are designed at our headquarters in Cheltenham, UK, inspired by the Cotswold countryside.
Do you sell licensed character toys?
We hold exclusive licenses for Peter Rabbit and Paddington Bear wooden toy collections.
