Outdoor Exploration · Est. 1795★★★★★ 150 reviews

The gift that gets them off the screen

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Standard · 2-3 working days

No batteries
5 tools included
Ages 3,7
Ships in 2,3 days
60-day guarantee
Made in Britain
30-day returns
Klarna available

Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795

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Real talk

The 20 minutes she didn't ask for the iPad

That's the moment most parents tell us about. The bug hunting kit lands. She takes it straight outside. You get the quiet back.

Better still: she's learning observation, patience, and how to sit still and really look. The screen-time guilt lifts a little.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

Five real tools. No plastic junk. Everything a young explorer needs to turn the garden into a nature classroom.

All five tools laid out from the Bug Hunting Kit

In the box

Binoculars

Scan the trees. Spot birds and insects from a distance. Real magnification, real adventure.

✓ Proper optics, not a toy
✓ Lightweight for small hands
✓ Teaches focus and patience

In the box

Magnifying glass

Close-up inspection of bugs, leaves, and bark. Turns the ordinary into the incredible.

✓ 10x magnification
✓ Steady grip handle
✓ Real discoveries every time

Compass and exploration tools from the kit

In the box

Compass and more

Plan expeditions. Navigate the garden. Whistle, tweezers, and a net complete the explorer's arsenal.

✓ 5 tools total, all functional
✓ No assembly, no batteries
✓ Ready to play this weekend

Order by 2pm, arrives Tuesday

Was £28.99

Kids Outdoor Toy - Bug Hunting Kit: £17.99

While they play

What it quietly teaches

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Observation skills

Close-looking becomes a habit. She notices textures, colours, tiny movements she'd never see on a screen.

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Patience and focus

Real nature observation takes time. The screen-time habits slowly rewire back toward calm attention.

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How the world actually works

Bugs are real. Plants are real. The cause-and-effect is immediate and unfiltered. No algorithm between her and discovery.

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Communication

She'll want to tell you what she found. Sharing discoveries builds language and confidence.

What families say about Jaques of London

What parents actually say

★★★★★

"Excellent quality wood toys, so well made, no sharp edges, all lovely & smooth, very colourful & plenty of choice. Very reasonably priced & so beautifully wrapped you don't want to open them. Highly recommend this company."

Lynda Evans✓ Google review

★★★★★

"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."

Danella Jones✓ Google review

★★★★★

"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."

Irene Johnstone✓ Google review

★★★★★

"We love our toys from Jaques of London. The quality is excellent and they're the perfect size for little hands to hold and play with easily. Beautifully made, sturdy wooden toys that will last for years. Highly recommend!"

Tegan✓ Google review

★★★★★

"Harrods grade gifting for a very reasonable price. Not the usual tat from China. Had several hand picked orders fron Jaques, nice to know its a UK business with old school quality."

John A✓ Google review

★★★★★

"I am a real fan of this company. If only I had come across them years ago when my boys were little. It's my go to for beautiful, good quality toys for my granddaughter now and any gift I need to buy. They arrived quickly, prices are reasonable and the special touch is they are beautifully packaged too. I love the heritage of this business!"

Sarah Lardner✓ Google review

★★★★★ 4.9/5 from 76 reviews of this product · 4.6 average across 46,000+ Jaques reviews on Reviews.io and Trustpilot

Get ready for life

Why real play matters

Real brain growth comes from real play.

3,7

The age range that loves it most

Works for curious preschoolers and school-starters. Grows with them into Year 2 and beyond.

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60 days

We guarantee it, or your money back

Try it. If the kit doesn't spark outdoor play, return it. No questions.

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2,3 days

Ships fast, arrives ready to play

Order by 2pm, arrives Tuesday. Gift wrap included. No assembly. No battery hunt.

Why this matters right now

231 years Making toys that hold together Est. 1795. We know what kids do to toys. This kit is built for real play, not a shelf.

100+ million Toys and games in homes worldwide Jaques has made games families choose and keep. This kit carries that same promise.

23,000+ Orders this year alone Parents know a good screen-break when they see one. You're joining a tribe that already gets it.

230 yrs of making things worth keeping Jaques of London has been crafting games and toys since 1795. This one is built to be handed down, not thrown out.

We really are different

How it stacks up

	Jaques Kids Outdoor Toy - Bug Hunting Kit	Cheap Alternatives
Real working tools	✅	❌ Plastic replicas
No batteries needed	✅	❌ Needs charging
Gets kids outside	✅	⚠️ Another indoor gadget
Built to last years	✅	❌ Breaks in weeks
Teaches real skills	✅	⚠️ Just entertainment
60-day guarantee	✅	❌ Standard returns only
Ships in 2,3 days	✅	⚠️ Takes 2,3 weeks

Jaques

✅ Real tools
✅ No batteries
✅ Outdoor play
✅ Lasts years
✅ Real learning
✅ 60-day promise
✅ Quick ship

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic copies
❌ Needs charging
❌ Screen time
❌ Breaks quick
❌ Just fun
❌ No guarantee
❌ Slow delivery

Order by 2pm, arrives Tuesday

Was £28.99

Kids Outdoor Toy - Bug Hunting Kit: £17.99

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.

Questions & answers

Answers to the questions we hear

Is this really the right one for my 4-year-old (or my grandchild)?

Yes. The kit is designed for 3,7, and it works best at 4,6. The binoculars fit smaller hands, the magnifying glass rewards patience, and the compass starts teaching direction without frustration. If you're buying for a 6th birthday, this is the one. If your grandchild is 5, you're hitting the sweet spot.

Will it actually get her off screens, or is that just marketing?

We won't promise miracles, but here's what parents tell us: the kit feels like an adventure. Real tools. Real discoveries. No waiting for it to load. Most kids grab it and go straight outside. The screen-time guilt doesn't vanish, but the quality of their play changes. That's what matters.

How long will it last? Will it break?

It's built the way Jaques has built toys since 1795. The tools are solid, not plastic, and the compass, tweezers, and net are made to handle real play. We've seen kits handed down from a 5-year-old to a 3-year-old sibling. If anything does fail within 60 days, we replace or refund it.

When will it arrive? I'm buying this as a gift.

Order by 2pm, arrives Tuesday. Gift wrap is included. No assembly, no hunting for batteries. It's ready the moment she opens it.

How much does it cost?

The Kids Outdoor Toy - Bug Hunting Kit is £17.99 today (down from £28.99). Klarna is available at checkout if you prefer to spread the cost.

What's your returns policy?

30 days, full refund, no conditions. Return it for any reason and we refund in full. We've been standing behind what we make since 1795.

Order by 2pm, arrives Tuesday

Was £28.99

Kids Outdoor Toy - Bug Hunting Kit: £17.99

Our story

Making toys worth keeping since 1795.

Jaques of London was founded in 1795. We invented croquet, table tennis, and the Staunton chess set. For 230 years, we've been making things that pull children away from passive entertainment and into active, curious, hands-on play.

We've been making games and toys since 1795 because we believe children learn best through play, not screens. The Bug Hunting Kit carries that belief into the garden. Real tools teach real observation. No batteries mean real focus. And a child discovering a ladybird under a leaf learns more about the world than any app can show. That's why we built this kit: to give parents back a tool that works, and kids back a reason to look up.

Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London

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