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Unique Whimsy Shapes

A HISTORICAL LINK TO VICTORIAN PUZZLE MAKING

What’s a Wentworth whimsy?

Here at Wentworth Wooden Puzzles our expert jigsaw designers incorporate whimsy pieces into most of our products. ‘Whimsies’, which are essentially a puzzle piece crafted into a recognisable shape such as a flower or bird, are an historical link to the Victorian puzzle-making past. As the name suggests, the original Victorian puzzle cutters added the individual pieces on a whim and so the term ‘whimsy’ was born. Quirky and delightful, they’re a twist to the usual jigsaw and add another challenging dimension to our wooden puzzles. We also have larger whimsy pieces that are featured in our Children’s jigsaw puzzles. They make great educational aids for teaching children motor skills and problem-solving while also making the jigsaw puzzle fun and entertaining.

Our designers try their best to match the most appropriate whimsy pieces to the subject of the puzzle illustration or photograph. For example, if the image is of a garden then we would use gardening themed whimsies such as a watering can, flowers or a trowel. We have thousands of cut patterns for our wooden puzzles and we are creating more every day in order keep up with our ever-expanding range of jigsaws.

All puzzles made
on thick 4mm wood

What's the Wentworth wooden puzzle difference?

We’ve been crafting hand-designed wooden puzzles since 1991 in the beautiful English countryside.
Working closely with artists to produce exclusive designs you won’t find anywhere else, alongside many puzzling fan favourites.

UNIQUE THEMED
WHIMSY PIECES

Shaped pieces themed to match the puzzle for an entertaining experience.

MADE IN
BRITAIN

Hand-designed, printed & produced in our factory in Wiltshire.

 

IRREGULAR
PIECES

Challenging weird & wonderfully shaped puzzle pieces for added fun.

QUALITY
4mm WOOD

Sustainable puzzles made to last for a premium puzzling experience. 

 

PRECISION LASER
CUTTING

Cutting-edge technology ensures intricate pieces fit together perfectly.

UNIQUE THEMED
WHIMSY PIECES

Shaped pieces themed to match the puzzle for an entertaining experience.

MADE IN
BRITAIN

Hand-designed, printed & produced in our factory in Wiltshire

IRREGULAR
PIECES

Challenging weird & wonderfully shaped puzzle pieces for added fun.

QUALITY SUSTAINABLE
4mm WOOD

Sustainable puzzles made to last for a premium puzzling experience.

PRECISION LASER
CUTTING

Cutting-edge technology ensures intricate pieces fit together perfectly.

UNIQUE THEMED
WHIMSY PIECES

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MADE IN
BRITAIN

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IRREGULAR
PIECES

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QUALTITY 4MM
WOODEN PUZZLES

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PRECISE LASER
CUTTING

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Choose your perfect puzzle size

20-80 pieces

Quick puzzles for a fun-packed challenge anywhere 

15-250 Larger pieces

Puzzles with larger pieces 
for adults and children

100-199 pieces

Smaller challenging puzzles for adults

200-499 pieces

Our most popular size for a rewarding puzzle challenge

500-999 pieces

A longer, engaging challenge for puzzle enthusiasts

1000-1500 pieces

Our largest puzzles offer the most rewarding experience

Find the perfect puzzle

Whether treating yourself or buying a special gift we can help you find the perfect puzzle with just the right amount of challenge.

What our customers are saying...

"Best puzzles in the world. 
First rate.... every time, all the time"

★★★★★

Alan Fansworth

"Family fun for all ages! (Yes, that includes your teenager!)"

★★★★★

Lady Jessica Fediw

"A premium product with service to match."

★★★★★

Pauline Stephens

"Service is excellent from the moment you place the order to the speed and accuracy of arrival."

★★★★★

Mrs Marilyn Mason

"F.A.N.T.A.S.T.I.C., well done to whoever 
cut those crazy pieces out, and how they 
went with the topic, so very clever"

★★★★★

John Hume

"The Only Puzzles I will buy.
The puzzles are exquisite. The wooden pieces allows multiple use and remain like new. I have been purchasing Wentworth for over 15 years."

★★★★★

Dr Barbara Bryan

"Beautiful puzzle. First class service as always. A gift very gratefully received."

★★★★★

Judith Durham

"The inventiveness of your cut design is first rate, it is a puzzle I will enjoy doing again and again."

★★★★★

Jonathan Harrison

"Wonderful wooden puzzles. An exceptional 
product and worth ordering from England 
and are shipped in a timely manner"

★★★★★

Jean Tomanica