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One hour of proper play. No screen, no fuss.

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Standard · 2-3 working days

Age 3+
No setup needed
All included
Plays 2-4
Hand-eye coordination
Family friendly
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 keeps them genuinely occupied

It's 1:58pm. The Zoom call starts in two minutes and she's already at your elbow. The Complete Garden Badminton Set changes that. One racket each, a shuttlecock, and they're outside for 40 minutes, 60 minutes if it's warm enough. No batteries to hunt for, no screen-time guilt, no learning curve: pick it up and play.

You get the call done. They get proper outdoor play that tires them out properly, not wired.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

Everything arrives ready to play

No assembly, no missing pieces. Unbox on Friday, playing by Saturday morning.

Complete badminton set laid out showing rackets, shuttlecocks and net

In the box

2 lightweight rackets

Each one sized so a 4-year-old can swing it and a grown-up can still rally properly. Comfortable grip, no jarring on small wrists.

✓ Grip fits ages 3 to adult
✓ Lightweight aluminium frame
✓ Strung and ready to use

In the box

4 nylon shuttlecocks

Won't split after two games like the feathered ones. Durable enough for garden play, light enough for little arms to send across the net.

✓ Nylon construction
✓ Survives rough garden surfaces
✓ Consistent flight

Play style

Portable net with stand

Sets up in 90 seconds on any lawn. No posts to dig, no tools needed. Folds away into the carry bag when you're done.

✓ Free-standing, no digging
✓ Adjustable height for all ages
✓ Carry bag included

Ships within 2-3 business days. Order now, playing this weekend.

Was £59.99

Complete Garden Badminton Set: £50.00

While they play

What they're quietly learning while they play

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Hand-eye coordination

Every swing teaches the eyes where the shuttle is and the hands how to meet it. Builds without them noticing.

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Timing and reaction

They learn to read the shuttle's flight and time their swing. Works the same muscles as throwing, catching, climbing.

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Turn-taking and rules

A game that needs two players teaches patience, fairness and the idea that rules make play better for everyone.

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Outside time without screens

One hour of genuine outdoor play beats three hours of tablet time for mood, sleep and the family evening.

What families say about Jaques of London

What parents 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.

Plays from age three

Grip and weight are right for small hands. A 3-year-old can swing it; by 5 or 6 they rally. Still satisfies a 12-year-old.

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60 mins

Holds them for a full work call

Garden badminton is absorbing enough to keep their focus. They forget you're inside. You finish the meeting on time.

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2-4

Players at once

Works for just two kids, or mix ages. Grandparents play too. One of those rare games where everyone joins in.

Why this matters right now

23,000+ Orders from parents and grandparents Families choosing Jaques for play that lasts, not throwaway toys.

1795 The year we started making games Over 225 years of listening to what families actually play with. Badminton has always been one.

100+M Toys and games sold Every one made to be played with hard and often, then passed on.

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 one, not the plastic version from the supermarket

	Jaques Complete Garden Badminton Set	Cheap Alternatives
Racket durability	✅	❌ Snaps after 3 weeks of use
Shuttlecock lifespan	✅	❌ Feathers split after 2 games
Grip comfort (small hands)	✅	⚠️ Too thick for ages 3-5
Net stays up in breeze	✅	❌ Blows over constantly
Still playable in 3 years	✅	❌ Landfill after one summer
No missing parts hunt	✅	⚠️ One shuttle always vanishes
30-day returns, 60-day warranty	✅	❌ 'No returns' sticker on the box

Jaques

✅ Rackets last years
✅ Nylon shuttles survive
✅ Fits small grips
✅ Net holds firm
✅ Still good in 2024
✅ All pieces included
✅ 30 days, no question

Cheap alternatives

❌ Cracks within weeks
❌ Feathers split instantly
❌ Too chunky for kids
❌ Blows away
❌ Broken by autumn
❌ Always missing something
❌ Keep it or lose it

Ships within 2-3 business days. Order now, playing 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 ordering

Will it actually hold their attention for a full hour?

Badminton is one of those games where the rally keeps them coming back. A 5-year-old can rally with an adult; a 9-year-old can play competitively with a sibling. The fact that they're outside, moving, and winning points keeps them absorbed. One customer told us: 'Kept them out here a full hour while I did the beds.' That's the standard.

Is it sturdy enough for rough play?

The racket frame is aluminium, not plastic that snaps. The shuttlecocks are nylon, so they bounce off the lawn and fence without splitting. One parent wrote: 'Not the usual tat from China' and another said 'Toys that don't break after five minutes of play.' It's made to be played with hard and often.

What age can actually play?

A 3-year-old can hold the racket and swing at a shuttlecock for fun. By 5 or 6, they rally properly. It works for ages 3 all the way to adults, which is why you can play with them. The grip size and weight suit small hands from the start.

How quickly will it arrive?

Ships within 2-3 business days. Order by 2pm on a weekday, it arrives within a week. Complete, ready to unbox and play. One customer said it 'arrived next day, saved Christmas' - though that's the fastest case, not the promise.

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. Order now, playing 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 arrived at Jaques in 1873, just 78 years after we opened. We made the first cork-and-feather shuttlecocks and the gut-strung rackets for Victorian garden parties. Today, our Complete Garden Badminton Set is built the same way: light enough for a child, durable enough for a family to play with for years. No plastic compromise, no plastic waste. The net still goes up in 90 seconds. The rally still lasts. That's why families keep choosing us.

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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