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One hour in the garden, no screen in sight

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Standard · 2-3 working days

No setup needed
Ages 3 and up
Family game
2-3 day delivery
Keeps them occupied
All pieces included
30-day returns
Klarna available

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

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Real talk

The garden game that actually holds their attention

You put it down on the lawn and they're off. No batteries, no charging, no screen time to negotiate. Badminton is one of those rare games where a 3-year-old and a 40-year-old both want to play together, and they both feel like they're winning.

That's what the parents at the gate are talking about. Not the toy that gets played with once. The one that gets them outside, moving, learning without trying, and genuinely having fun as a family.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What arrives at your door

Everything you need to start playing this weekend. No extras to hunt down, no parts missing from the box.

Complete badminton set laid out showing all pieces

In the box

2 lightweight rackets

One per player, balanced for small hands and adult hands alike. No learning curve, no weight complaint.

✓ Sized for grip and control
✓ Ready to swing straight away
✓ Durable enough for daily garden play

In the box

4 shuttlecocks included

Enough to keep rallying without stopping to fetch. They last, and if one goes over the fence, you've got backups.

✓ Replacements easy to find
✓ Flight tested for accuracy
✓ Suitable for garden grass

Play style

Net with stand included

Portable, lightweight, no tools or ground anchors. Set it up on the lawn in under a minute, take it down just as fast.

✓ No digging or hammering
✓ Moves with you around the garden
✓ Folds away for storage

Ships within 2-3 business days. Everything included.

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

Tracking the shuttlecock, timing the swing, connecting racket to flight. Four-year-olds need this more than they realise.

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Movement and balance

Running, turning, stopping. Real physical play, the kind that builds strength and body awareness without feeling like exercise.

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Turn-taking and rules

Badminton has a simple structure. They learn to wait, to count, to play by agreement. That's social skill building.

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Focus and speed

The rallies are fast. They learn to concentrate, to react, to stay in the moment. No distraction, no negotiation.

What families say about Jaques of London

What parents actually say about it

★★★★★

"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.

Minutes they can stay engaged

Not five. Not ten. Parents report an hour or more of uninterrupted garden play, competitive rallies, no complaints.

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Year-olds who can start playing

Simple enough for toddlers to understand and swing the racket. Satisfying enough that older kids and parents want to play with them.

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2-3

Days to your door

Fast delivery means you can buy on a Sunday and play by the weekend. No waiting weeks for birthday gifts to arrive.

Why this matters right now

231 Years making games for families Since 1795. We know what keeps children engaged and parents sane. This set carries that tradition forward.

23,000+ Orders from parents like you Not hundreds. Not thousands. Tens of thousands of real families have chosen this badminton set for their garden.

100M+ Toys and games sold in our lifetime We've been tested by generations. If it's in our catalogue, it works. It lasts. Children want to play 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

Why this badminton set, not the plastic one from the supermarket

	Jaques Complete Garden Badminton Set	Cheap Alternatives
Racket weight and grip	✅	⚠️ Too light, flies out of small hands
Shuttlecock flight consistency	✅	❌ Wobbles, unpredictable paths
Net portability and setup	✅	❌ Tangled or requires tools
Durability after 20+ rallies	✅	❌ Rackets crack, joints fail
All pieces in one box	✅	⚠️ Missing items, shopping trips
Works on grass and patio	✅	❌ Requires flat, hard surface only
Playable at age 3 through adulthood	✅	⚠️ Too hard for young children

Jaques

✅ Proper grip weight
✅ True flight path
✅ One-minute setup
✅ Survives hard play
✅ Nothing to hunt for
✅ Lawn and patio
✅ Ages 3 to adult

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic, too light
❌ Wobbles constantly
❌ Tangled or breaks
❌ Cracks after days
❌ Pieces always missing
❌ Hard surfaces only
❌ Frustrating for littles

Ships within 2-3 business days. Everything included.

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 a 3-year-old actually be able to play this?

Yes. The rackets are lightweight and balanced so small hands can hold and swing them. They won't be serving like Wimbledon, but they'll connect with the shuttlecock and feel like they're winning. That's what matters at that age. Older children and adults play properly competitive rallies on the same set.

How long do the shuttlecocks last?

The set includes 4, which is enough for typical garden play. They're durable, but like all shuttlecocks, wear down with heavy use. Replacements are inexpensive and easy to find. We include spares so you're not stopped mid-game.

Do I need a perfectly flat garden to set it up?

No. The net stand is lightweight and portable. It works on lawn, patio, anywhere relatively level. You can move it around your garden in seconds. No digging, no permanent installation.

What if they lose interest or it doesn't work out?

30-day returns, no questions. We've been making games since 1795 because we back them. But honestly, parents report their children asking to play badminton more than they ask for screen time. This is the one that sticks.

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. Everything included.

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.

In 1795, Jaques began making games for British families who wanted children engaged in real play, outdoors, together. That's never changed. The Complete Garden Badminton Set carries forward exactly that brief: simple enough for a toddler, satisfying enough for a parent to want to join in, durable enough to survive years of garden rallies and friendship tournaments. We chose solid, balanced rackets and consistent shuttlecocks because cheap versions frustrate children and waste your money. We included the net because nobody should have to hunt for one. We tested it from age 3 upwards because we know what families actually need.

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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