Extra Large Piece Jigsaw Puzzles: Our Favourite Easy-to-Handle Picks

By The Yorkshire Jigsaw Store

Bigger pieces, the same lovely pictures: extra large piece puzzles are one of the most popular corners of our shop. Whether you'd like something easier on the eyes and fingers, or a relaxing build that comes together a little faster, here are some of our favourites.

Why Choose Extra Large Pieces?

Extra large piece puzzles, often marked XL, use bigger pieces than a standard jigsaw. A 500XL puzzle has 500 pieces but makes a picture roughly the size of a standard 1000-piece, so each piece is easier to pick up, see and place.

That makes them ideal for anyone with stiffer hands or tired eyes, for building with grandchildren, or simply for a more relaxed puzzle. There's nothing childish about them, either: the artwork is just as detailed and charming as a standard puzzle.

Our Favourite Extra Large Piece Puzzles

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House of Puzzles' Over & Under and Bits & Pieces are both 500XL puzzles full of nostalgic detail. Gibsons' Merry Midwives is a cheerful 500XL scene, and House of Puzzles' Saving Miss Kitty has 250 extra-large pieces for an even gentler build.

Which Size Is Right?

250XL puzzles are perfect for a shorter, gentler build, or for anyone who finds smaller pieces tricky. 500XL puzzles give a longer, more satisfying project, with a bigger finished picture. And for the easiest handling of all, look out for 100XXL designs, which have even larger pieces.

House of Puzzles is one of the biggest names in extra large pieces, with dozens of nostalgic, humorous and countryside scenes. You'll also find XL puzzles from Gibsons, Ravensburger, Falcon de Luxe and more, including XL versions of many popular 1000-piece designs.

Extra large piece puzzles make a thoughtful gift for parents and grandparents, and they're a lovely way to keep enjoying puzzles when standard pieces feel too fiddly. They're also a great choice for care homes and day centres.

One of the joys of House of Puzzles' XL range is the artwork. Their scenes are full of nostalgia and gentle humour: village shops, farmyards, harbours, pub gardens and busy kitchens, all painted with plenty to spot. Because the pieces are bigger, the details are bigger too, so it's easy to see what you're looking for. A good light and a clear table are all you need to settle in and enjoy it.

Every order is carefully packed in our Easingwold warehouse, so your puzzle arrives in perfect condition, ready to build or wrap as a gift for someone special.

Browse our full Extra Large Pieces collection, with free UK delivery on orders over £50.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does XL mean on a jigsaw puzzle?

XL means extra large pieces. A 500XL puzzle has 500 pieces but they are bigger than standard pieces, making them easier to see and handle.

How big is a 500XL puzzle when finished?

A 500XL puzzle is usually similar in size to a standard 1000-piece puzzle, though it varies by brand.

Who are extra large piece puzzles for?

They suit anyone who prefers bigger pieces, including older puzzlers, those with stiff hands or tired eyes, and families building together.

Which brands make extra large piece puzzles?

We stock XL puzzles from House of Puzzles, Gibsons, Ravensburger, Falcon de Luxe and more.

Do you offer free delivery?

Yes, we offer free UK delivery on all orders over £50, sent from our family-run warehouse in Easingwold, North Yorkshire.