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

An hour outside, zero iPad requests

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Standard · 2-3 working days

Plays from age 3
Up in 5 minutes
No batteries needed
All included
Hand-eye coordination
Family fun together
30-day returns
Klarna available

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

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Real talk

The game that actually gets them outside

When a parent says 'my kid won't put the iPad down,' badminton is the answer that works. It's not quiet, it's not solo, and it doesn't need charging. The whole family plays at once, which means you're together, laughing, and the tablet stays on the shelf.

You get your afternoon back, and they get the kind of tired that comes from real play, not screen fatigue.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What you're opening

Everything needed to play a proper game. No hunting for missing pieces, no trips back to the shop.

Complete badminton set laid out showing all components

In the box

2 Lightweight Rackets

Sized to fit small hands from age 3 upwards, but sturdy enough for adults to hit with real power. Balanced for longer rallies without wrist strain.

✓ Lightweight design for little arms
✓ Comfortable grip for all hand sizes
✓ Durable enough for years of play

In the box

6 Shuttlecocks

Enough to lose a couple and still play. Regulation flight for realistic returns and rallies that matter.

✓ 6 shuttlecocks included
✓ Regulation flight path
✓ Spares come in handy

Play style

Garden Net & Poles

Sets up in minutes on any flat garden. No tools, no anchors needed, just push the poles into the grass and play.

✓ Folds down for storage
✓ No tools required to set up
✓ Works on any garden lawn

Ships within 2-3 business days, plays this weekend

Was £59.99

Complete Garden Badminton Set: £50.00

While they play

What badminton quietly builds

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Hand-eye coordination

Tracking a fast-moving shuttlecock trains focus and timing in ways screens cannot. Every hit sharpens the connection between what they see and what their hands do.

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Real tiredness

Not the wired fatigue of blue light, but genuine physical tiredness that leads to better sleep and a reset attention span the next morning.

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Take-turns thinking

Badminton is a turn-based game. No rushing, no constant stimulation. Children learn to wait, read the rhythm, and play with intention.

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Confidence through rallies

Every long rally is a small win. Kids see themselves improving across a single afternoon, which builds real self-belief, not hollow praise.

What families say about Jaques of London

What parents and grandparents 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

★★★★★ 4.8/5 rated by families across Google and Trustpilot: real reviews, quoted word for word

Get ready for life

Why real play matters

Real brain growth comes from real play.

The age you can start

Lightweight rackets and low net means even little ones can hit the shuttlecock on day one. No frustration, just early wins.

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5 mins

Time to set up and play

Push the poles into the lawn, clip the net, hand out rackets. No assembly, no missing parts, no 20-minute delay before anyone touches a shuttle.

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60 days

Our guarantee on everything

If it doesn't deliver the screen-free afternoon you hoped for, you get your money back. No questions, no small print.

Why this matters right now

Over 100 million toys and games sold Since 1795, families across Britain have chosen Jaques. This badminton set is made by the same company that's been testing games for centuries.

23,000+ orders this year Parents buying this set aren't guessing. Thousands are already playing, rallying, and reporting back that yes, their child stayed outside.

4,8 hours average play per week Once the net is up, you're not taking it down. A complete game keeps a family engaged through a sunny afternoon.

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

Why this set, not the plastic version

	Jaques Complete Garden Badminton Set	Cheap Alternatives
Racket durability	✅	❌ Snaps after 3 weeks of hard play
Shuttle flight and pace	✅	❌ Wobbles mid-court, kills the rally
Net stays up	✅	❌ Sags on day 2, leans by day 4
Still playable in 2 years	✅	⚠️ Pieces worn or lost by summer 2
Passes to a second child	✅	❌ Disposal problem after season
Refund if it's not right	✅	⚠️ Non-refundable, no questions asked
Made by Britain's oldest games company	✅	❌ No heritage, no story

Jaques

✅ Lasts years
✅ Real rallies
✅ Net stays true
✅ Hand-me-down ready
✅ 30-day returns
✅ Est. 1795
✅ Family play

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic, snaps
❌ Wobbles fast
❌ Sags by day 2
❌ Landfill after
❌ No guarantee
❌ Faceless brand
❌ Solo screen time

Ships within 2-3 business days, plays this weekend

Was £59.99

Complete Garden Badminton Set: £50.00

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

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

Questions & answers

Questions parents ask before buying

How old does my child need to be to play?

Age 3 and up can hit a shuttlecock with these lightweight rackets. Younger siblings can watch and learn. By age 6, they can hold rallies that last. It's genuinely a game that grows with them.

Will it still be playable next summer?

Yes. Karen Pepper writes: 'Toys that don't break after five minutes of play.' The net folds away, the rackets store flat. Our 60-day guarantee means if anything fails early, you're covered. After that, you're looking at years of proper use.

What if they're not 'sporty' kids?

Badminton is not competitive unless you want it to be. Most families just rally back and forth. No scoreboard pressure, no picking teams. It's the kind of play where a 3-year-old and a parent can hit the shuttlecock to each other for an hour without anyone keeping score.

Is there a net guarantee, or can I expect it to sag?

Our net is engineered to stay taut. It's pole-based, not rope-based, so it doesn't stretch loose by week 2. If it does fail within 60 days, 30-day returns gets you sorted. Manda Monium says it's 'worth every penny full price' because it holds up.

How much does it cost?

The Complete Garden Badminton Set is £50.00 today (down from £59.99). 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.

Ships within 2-3 business days, plays this weekend

Was £59.99

Complete Garden Badminton Set: £50.00

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.

Badminton is one of those rare games that doesn't need screens, updates, or batteries to stay interesting. We've been making outdoor games since 1795 because we believe families are strongest when they're playing together, outside, away from the hum of devices. This badminton set is engineered for that: lightweight enough for little hands, durable enough for years of rallies, and simple enough that you forget about the kit and just play. That's always been the Jaques way.

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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