Discover how Le Toy Van are moving towards Earth-friendly practices to protect the environment. Read more about our commitments to sustainability and eco-friendly initiatives. More ..read more

With the festivities fast approaching, we thought it the perfect time to share some lovely eco-friendly crafting ideas to further enhance and extend the life cycle of our customers best loved timeless toys and treasures. Our selection of stunning wooden dolls houses hold a particularly special place in the hearts of the Le Toy Van family. The very first toy our founder Georges Le Van ever created in his workshop over 25 years ago, they are loved just as much today as they were back then. All Dolled Up We’ve put together some lovely little ideas to personalise your dolls house and, as part of o ..read more

There’s no better way to get into the swing of Christmas than with a spot of seasonal themed crafting.  These sweet activity ideas are guaranteed  to engage and entertain your little creatives over the holidays and will help get everyone in the mood in the run up to the big day and beyond. This is a wonderful little activity that the whole family can enjoy. Reusing paper that you already have makes it a great eco-friendly option, plus there’s something really special about giving a gift wrapped in your very own printed design, for that added personal touch. You will Need A ..read more

WHY HALLOWEEN? October marks the start of spooky season, a time where we embrace cosy nights in, wrap up warm against the elements and begin the countdown to some fiendishly fun Halloween celebrations. Celebrated on the 31st October every year, this popular event was originally celebrated to mark the end of summer and the beginning of a new year in the Celtic calendar. Traditionally people would carve lanterns, light bonfires and dress up to ward off unwanted ghosts and spirits. These days, as the nights draw in and we hibernate at home, this time of year provides an ideal opportunity to ..read more

There’s a real buzz about Le Toy Van HQ thanks to the recent addition of our new bee hive.  It’s no secret that doing all we can to help protect the planet is at the very heart of our family run brand and saving the bees is no exception.  As a  big hearted, honest talking, hardworking business, you can rest assured that when you purchase a toy from us, our focus is always on keeping environmental impact to a minimum. You can read more about our sustainability and Plastic Free Promise.   How are Bees important to our planet?  Bees are a vital part of our ecosystem ..read more

Christmas is fast approaching. A season for celebrating, spending time with loved ones and a time for giving.  If you’re still on the hunt for that perfect gift for a special little someone, why not give a gift that gives back with our collection of eco- friendly toys and treasures for little imaginations.  Our exciting range of innovative toys are sustainably made, using FSC®-certified wood (wood produced from sustainably managed forests) or Indonesian legal wood and a growing number come with our Plastic Free Promise, where absolutely no plastic is used whatsoever. And we’re on tra ..read more

[This week’s post is a little more of a personal read. We all love a good story, and this one definitely has a happy ending.] As a family run brand, our people are the heart and soul of everything we do.   Our team is made up of talented toy makers, designers and key office staff based right here in Surrey, UK. We are a big hearted, honest talking, hardworking business, with a shared passion for creating traditional wooden toys that spark young imaginations - destined to be played with for years to come. Our story began almost three decades ago, back in Winter 1994, when Georges Le V ..read more

When is Halloween and why is it celebrated? Halloween, the spookiest night of the year, is almost upon us. Celebrated annually on the 31st of October, did you know that the origins of this frightful festival actually date all the way back to Celtic times? A popular event to mark the end of summer and the beginning of a new year in the Celtic calendar, people would carve lanterns, light bonfires and dress up to ward off unwanted ghosts. Get your little ghoul gang into the ‘spirit’ of the occasion and celebrate spooky season with these cute Halloween craft activities, perfect for toddlers, pre ..read more

Plastic Free Promise We are thrilled to have released our latest offering in plastic free play. Meet our collection of wooden toy cars and vehicles that make for good old-fashioned fun, whilst helping to preserve our planet too. Planet Friendly Production At Le Toy Van we are proud to have built a company whose heritage is based on the solid principles of sustainability. We are passionate about protecting our world and creating eco-friendly toys that are built to last and passed down through generations, for a lifetime of play. Our mission to create a totally plastic free toy has been at the f ..read more

Ahhh, those eagerly anticipated summer holidays are almost upon us. Schools are out and the kids are home. But, for many of us grown ups, this precious time off can sometimes prove a bit of a juggling act between work and play. Get ready for a summer full of early learning fun with our guide to the best toys and activities to entertain energetic little ones all season long.   Plus, these eco-friendly pieces are all crafted from sustainable, highly durable rubberwood and painted using child friendly dyes. Made to withstand day after day play whilst caring for our planet too.  ..read more