Best Quoits Sets UK 2026: What to Actually Buy
There are four quoits sets in the Jaques range, each made for a different type of player and occasion. The £20 Nine Pin Quoits and the £44.99 Luxury Royal set are not interchangeable choices — they play differently, suit different ages, and belong in different gardens. This guide explains what each one is, who it is for, and when spending more is actually worth it.
All Jaques of London wooden products are made from FSC-certified sustainable timber, independently tested to UKCA and CE standards, and built to the same quality specifications the company has maintained since 1795.
Nine Pin Quoits: The Best Choice for Young Children and First-Timers
The Nine Pin Quoits (£20.00) is the most accessible set in the range — nine numbered wooden pegs arranged across the board, each with a different points value depending on its position. More pegs means more landing targets, which means more scores, more celebration, and less frustration for children who are still developing their throwing accuracy.
The game plays as a scored ring-toss: throw the rope ring at the nine-pin arrangement, score the value of any peg you land on. This format is immediately intuitive — even a four-year-old grasps the concept of throwing the ring at the sticks — and the multiple pegs give enough variety in scoring to keep the game interesting for older children and adults as well.
The Nine Pin set is also the closest in spirit to traditional fairground ring-toss, which makes it a natural choice for garden parties, children's gatherings, and occasions where you need a game that a child who has never played before can pick up in thirty seconds.
Nine Pin Quoits — Jaques of London
£20.009 numbered wooden pegs · Rope quoits · Full instructions. Most landing targets of any set — ideal for younger children and first-time players. UKCA & CE tested. FSC-certified timber. Ages 3+.
Shop Nine Pin Quoits →Garden Quoits Set with Bag: The Best All-Round Choice
The Garden Quoits Set with Bag (£22.88) is the most practical set for most families. The 42cm × 42cm wooden board with numbered scoring pegs, unbleached rope quoits (13cm diameter), and a compact storage bag makes it the easiest set to store, transport, and deploy. It packs into the bag in under a minute, fits in a car boot, and sets up anywhere flat.
The unbleached rope is a deliberate choice: unbleached natural rope is safer for children's hands than dyed alternatives, and the recycled packaging reflects Jaques' materials commitment. This is the set to reach for at a picnic, a camping trip, or a beach — anywhere you want a game that takes no preparation and produces immediate play.
The scoring pegs are at different positions on the board, each with its own points value — this is the standard garden quoits format, where the centre or most difficult-to-reach pegs score highest. Players accumulate scores over rounds, or play first-to-50. The game works for two players through to a rotating group of six.
Garden Quoits Set with Bag — Jaques of London
Solid wood board (42cm × 42cm) · Unbleached rope quoits (13cm) · Numbered pegs · Storage bag · Full instructions. Most portable set in the range. UKCA & CE tested. FSC-certified timber. Ages 3+. 60-day warranty.
£22.88
Shop Garden Quoits →Original Compact Quoits Set: The Presentation Choice
The Original Compact Quoits Set (£24.89) is the same core game — solid wood board, rope quoits, numbered pegs — but presented in a cleaner, more finished format that makes it particularly appropriate as a gift. The natural wood finish is higher quality than the standard garden set, and the compact board dimensions (37cm × 18cm) make it tidier on a table or shelf when not in use.
If you are buying a quoits set as a birthday or Christmas gift, or for a family who will store it somewhere visible rather than in a shed, the Original set is the better choice. For a family who will primarily use it outdoors and needs easy transport, the Garden Set with Bag at £22.88 is more practical.
Original Compact Quoits Set — Jaques of London
£24.89Solid natural wood finish board · Rope quoits · Numbered pegs · Full instructions. Best for gifting or families who want a set that presents well. UKCA & CE tested. FSC-certified timber. Ages 3+.
Shop Original Quoits →Luxury Royal Quoits: When You Want to Buy Once
The Luxury Handmade Original Royal Quoits (£44.99) is the largest and most substantial set in the range. The board is 50.5cm × 50.5cm — significantly bigger than the standard sets — and the rope quoits are 18cm in diameter, making them noticeably heavier and more satisfying to throw. The traditional Jaques design uses a simple fit-together system with natural wood finish and heavy-duty natural rope.
This is the set to buy if you play regularly and want equipment that will last a decade. The larger board and heavier quoits make it better for adult play at longer distances. It is also the best gifting option for someone who takes garden games seriously — the size and build quality communicate "this is a proper set" in a way that the standard options do not.
At £44.99 it is the right price for something you buy once. The Garden Set at £22.88 is the right price for something most families will use a dozen times a year and store in the shed. Both are the correct choice for the right buyer.
Luxury Handmade Original Royal Quoits — Jaques of London
£44.99Large board (50.5cm × 50.5cm × 23.5cm) · Heavy-duty rope quoits (18cm diameter) · Fit-together system · Natural wood finish · Full instructions. Best for: regular use, adult play, serious gifting. UKCA & CE tested. Ages 5+.
Shop Luxury Quoits →The Garden Games Starter Set: Quoits Plus Skittles
For families starting their outdoor games collection, the Garden Games Starter Set (£48.67) combines quoits with a wooden skittles set — two games in one purchase. This is good value if you want variety rather than depth, or if you are buying for a family that doesn't yet know which garden game they will enjoy most.
Garden Games Starter Set — Jaques of London
£48.67Quoits set + wooden skittles (12 numbered pins). Two games, one purchase. FSC-certified timber. UKCA & CE tested. Ages 3+. 60-day warranty.
Shop Starter Bundle →Frequently Asked Questions About Buying Quoits Sets UK 2026
What is the best quoits set for families UK 2026?
The Jaques Garden Quoits Set with Bag (£22.88) is the best choice for most families in 2026. It includes the board, rope quoits, storage bag, and full instructions — plays properly, packs into a compact bag for transport, and suits players from age three upward. All Jaques products use FSC-certified timber and are independently tested to UKCA and CE standards. For younger children who need more landing targets, the Nine Pin Quoits (£20.00) is a better starting point. For a premium gift or regular adult play, the Luxury Royal Quoits (£44.99) is worth the additional cost.
What is the difference between the Jaques quoits sets?
Four options: Nine Pin Quoits (£20.00) — nine pegs, most landing targets, best for young children. Garden Quoits Set with Bag (£22.88) — standard format, storage bag, most portable, best all-round family choice. Original Compact Quoits Set (£24.89) — natural wood finish, smaller board, best for gifting. Luxury Royal Quoits (£44.99) — largest board (50.5cm), 18cm quoits, heavy-duty, best for regular adult play and serious gifts. All are FSC-certified timber and UKCA/CE tested.
Are Jaques of London quoits sets safe for children?
Yes. All Jaques of London wooden products are independently tested to UKCA and CE standards — the UK and European safety certifications for children's toys and sporting goods. The rope quoits use natural, unbleached rope in the Garden Set specifically to avoid dye contact with children's hands. All wooden surfaces use non-toxic water-based finishes. Jaques has been making children's games and toys since 1795; safety testing is built into the production process rather than being a compliance afterthought.
What age is quoits suitable for?
Jaques quoits sets are rated from age three with adult supervision, with the throwing distance adjusted close to the board for the youngest children. From age five, children can engage with the full scoring system. There is no upper age limit — quoits requires no running, no significant physical strength, and rewards accuracy over athleticism, making it genuinely suitable for players of all ages and abilities. The Luxury Royal Quoits (£44.99), with its larger and heavier quoits, is better suited to adults and older children.
What is the difference between garden quoits and Nine Pin Quoits?
Garden quoits (the standard format in the £22.88 and £24.89 sets) uses a wooden board with a small number of wooden pegs at different positions, each with a points value. Nine Pin Quoits (£20.00) uses nine numbered wooden pegs arranged across the board — more pegs means more potential landing targets per throw, which produces more consistent scoring and is less frustrating for younger or less experienced players. Nine Pin Quoits is closer in spirit to fairground ring-toss; standard garden quoits requires more precision to score consistently.
How much should I spend on a quoits set?
For most families: £20–£22.88 (Nine Pin Quoits or Garden Quoits Set with Bag). Both play properly and will last for years. For gifting: £22.88–£24.89 (Garden Set or Original Compact). For a premium gift or a family that plays regularly and wants buy-once quality: £44.99 (Luxury Royal Quoits). There is no case for spending more than £45 on a family garden quoits set, and no case for spending less than £20 if you want a set that plays properly and holds together across a summer of regular use.
Are Jaques quoits sets made from sustainable wood?
Yes. All Jaques of London wooden products, including the full quoits range, use FSC-certified (Forest Stewardship Council) sustainable timber. FSC certification means the wood comes from responsibly managed forests that maintain biodiversity, support local communities, and ensure long-term forest health. All finishes and paints used on Jaques wooden products are non-toxic water-based. The Garden Quoits Set uses unbleached natural rope specifically to minimise chemical exposure for children handling the quoits.
Which quoits set is best for a birthday gift?
The Original Compact Quoits Set (£24.89) presents best as a gift — the natural wood finish is higher quality than the standard garden set, and the compact dimensions make it neat to wrap and display. For a child aged three to seven, the Nine Pin Quoits (£20.00) is the better play experience — more pegs means more scoring opportunities. For a serious gift for an adult or garden-game enthusiast, the Luxury Royal Quoits (£44.99) with its larger 18cm quoits and 50.5cm board is the definitive choice. All sets include full printed instructions.
Does quoits work on patio or hard surfaces?
Yes. Garden quoits sets work on any flat surface — grass, patio, concrete, or hard flooring. The wooden board sits flat on the surface; on uneven ground, push the board's corner pegs lightly into turf to stabilise it. The rope quoits are designed to land and stay on contact rather than bouncing, which makes hard surfaces as playable as grass. The storage bag in the Garden Set (£22.88) means you can take it anywhere flat and set up immediately without any surface preparation.
What's included in the Luxury Royal Quoits set?
The Luxury Handmade Original Royal Quoits (£44.99) includes: a large solid wooden board (50.5cm × 50.5cm × 23.5cm) with fit-together assembly system and natural wood finish, heavy-duty natural rope quoits (18cm diameter), and full printed instructions. It is the largest format in the Jaques quoits range. The 18cm quoits are noticeably heavier than the 13cm quoits in the standard sets, which produces a different throwing feel — more satisfying for adults, but heavier for young children. Recommended for ages five and up.
Explore the full Jaques garden games collection including Full Rounders Set (£24.89). For indoor play, see our board games and wooden toys ranges.
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