James Galt himself was born at Stewarton in Ayrshire and set up as an educational stockist in Manchester in 1836.
In the 1850s the company expanded into printing and publishing and in 1957 the company moved from Manchester to Cheadle in Cheshire. In 1961 the Galt Toys division was formed.
Products by Galt Toys
Galt Toys produces and sells quality toys which meet the needs of all stages of child development from 0-10 years.
Galt Toys are designed to be fun and to encourage learning through play. Traditionally the company is associated with art & craft kits, as well as activity products. In more recent years Galt established a name for itself in the First Years category and recently is better known for its fabulous Galt Craft Kits and the Horrible Science Kits.