Grimm’s Building Set Stairway

The set contains 19 building blocks presented on felt in a wooden frame. Despite the name, it is more than stair blocks. Grimm's describes it as an ideal starter construction set, with a few large, solid parts that assemble into sturdy, stable structures for younger builders to begin with.

The Stairway set is made from alder wood with a non-toxic, plant based oil finish. The oiling brings out the grain, so you can see natural details on each block, such as different grain patterns, colour variation, annual rings and small knotholes. These natural marks are a feature of the real timber.

The large, solid parts assemble into sturdy structures reminiscent of castles or medieval cities. Children can easily form large windows and gate openings, and older builders can attempt trickier constructions. Because the pieces are open ended, the set supports many different combinations rather than one fixed model.

Grimm's recommends this set for children aged 3 years and older. The few large, stable pieces make it a good starting point for younger builders, while the potential for more complex arrangements means it continues to challenge older children as their construction skills develop.

The wooden frame is 44.5 cm long, and the single blocks are 4 cm thick. The chunky thickness makes the blocks easy to grip and stack into stable structures, and the frame keeps all 19 pieces together on their felt lining for tidy storage between play. Explore more in the building and rainbow worlds range.

Because the blocks are made from real alder wood with an oil finish, no two pieces are identical. You may notice different grain, colour, annual rings and small knotholes across the set. This individuality comes from the natural timber and is part of the character of the toy, not a defect.