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

Crown a champion. And a loser. Both hooked.

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For ages 6+
Solid wood mallets
6-player set
Canvas carry bag
Hand-finished
1-year warranty
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 your child didn't ask for the iPad

A real croquet set sits differently in a garden than a plastic one. The weight in the mallet, the angle of the hoop, the rules that actually matter: it all pulls them into the game itself, not the idea of winning. The Hurstwood is solid wood, hand-finished, built to play for years. Six players means every sibling, cousin, or friend has a stake in the next match.

You get your lawn back. They get a reason to be outside that doesn't need a screen.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What arrives in one durable canvas bag

Everything organises into compartments. No loose pieces rolling around the shed. Pack it, carry it, store it, play it.

Hurstwood Croquet Set laid out with all pieces visible

In the box

6 hand-finished wooden mallets

Solid wood construction, weighted to feel right in a child's hand. Each one finished to the same standard, so every player has a fair grip.

✓ Weighted for control
✓ Comfortable handle
✓ Matched set

Child playing croquet with Hurstwood set in garden

Play style

Hoops, balls, and pegs for the full game

Everything you need for the official rules. No substitutes, no improvising. The game plays the same way every time.

✓ Full-size hoops
✓ 6 wooden balls
✓ Centre and corner pegs

Young girl smiling during croquet game in garden

In the box

Zipped canvas bag with compartments

Durable zipped storage keeps every piece organised. Shoulder handles make it easy to carry to the garden or pack for a visit to grandparents.

✓ Compartment storage
✓ Shoulder handles
✓ Water-resistant canvas

Ships within 2-3 business days

Was £548.99

Hurstwood Croquet Set: £439.00

While they play

What croquet quietly teaches while they play

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Precision under pressure

Every shot matters. They learn to read distance, angle, and how much force moves a ball through a hoop. That's geometry and physics in a garden.

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Two moves ahead

Croquet rewards strategy over luck. Where should their next ball go? What does that block? Kids start thinking forward without you asking them to.

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Winning and losing together

Six players means alliances form and shift. They learn that beating someone and staying friends are the same skill.

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Real physical skill

Grip, stance, swing, follow-through. It's not button-mashing. The better they get, the better they play.

What families say about Jaques of London

What parents and grandparents say after the first match

★★★★★

"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

★★★★★ 3.7/5 from 12 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.

Unpack and find a flat lawn

Canvas bag opens to organised compartments. Every piece in its place. Set up takes 5 minutes once you choose your garden spot.

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Call everyone to play

6-player set means no one sits and watches. Siblings, cousins, neighbourhood kids: everyone has a mallet and a ball in the order.

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Keep the rules the same

Solid wood hoops and pegs hold their line. The game doesn't drift or collapse. Players focus on strategy, not fixing broken equipment.

Why this matters right now

23,000+ Orders shipped Parents and grandparents who brought croquet home to their garden.

Est. 1795 Britain's oldest games company Over 100 million toys and games sold over 231 years. Jaques has made the sets that families still own.

1 year Full warranty If something breaks in play, we repair or replace it. Hand-finished wood built to last.

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 solid wood changes the game

	Jaques Hurstwood Croquet Set	Cheap Alternatives
Material	✅	❌ Plastic sets lighten and warp in sun
Mallet weight	✅	❌ Cheap sets feel hollow, no control
Hoops stay true	✅	⚠️ Plastic hoops drift after a few games
Storage	✅	❌ Loose pieces scatter, get lost
Years of play	✅	❌ Plastic breaks, then landfill
Fair for all players	✅	⚠️ Unmatched mallets feel different to each child
Warranty	✅	❌ Plastic sets: no cover

Jaques

✅ Solid wood, not plastic
✅ Weighted mallets
✅ Hoops stay level
✅ Organised storage
✅ Built to last years
✅ Matched set
✅ 1-year cover

Cheap alternatives

❌ Warp and fade
❌ Hollow, hard to aim
❌ Drift and shift
❌ Pieces get lost
❌ Breaks quickly
⚠️ Uneven play
❌ Not covered

Ships within 2-3 business days

Was £548.99

Hurstwood Croquet Set: £439.00

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

Questions & answers

Questions every gift-buyer asks

How do I know this is the right croquet set for my child?

The Hurstwood is designed for ages 6 and up: old enough to follow rules, strong enough to swing the mallet properly. If your child loves outdoor games, strategy games, or playing with friends, this is the one. It's the step up from plastic toy sets, built to grow with them through their teens. One parent said it best: 'Perfect gift for any child's birthday', Catherine McCulloch, and it plays beautifully at 6 and at 12.

Will it really arrive in time for their birthday?

We ship within 2-3 business days. Order by 2pm and it arrives within the week to most UK postcodes. If it's arriving as a gift, tell us: we wrap it to arrive ready to play. One buyer wrote: 'Arrived next day, saved Christmas', Leigh Hemmings. If it doesn't arrive by your date, we'll work with you to make it right.

Why does it cost more than the plastic version?

Solid wood doesn't warp in rain or crack in sun. The mallets have real weight, so children learn proper aim instead of flailing. The hoops stay true so the game stays fair. One grandparent said: 'Worth every penny full price', Manda Monium. You're not paying for the name: you're paying for a set that plays the same way at game 1 and game 500. Heirloom value means it passes to the next child.

How sure are you it won't break?

Hand-finished solid wood and a 1-year warranty. Real parents wrote: 'Not the usual tat from China', John A, and 'Toys that don't break after five minutes of play', Karen Pepper. If something does break in normal play, we repair or replace it. We also offer 30-day returns if it doesn't land right with your family.

How much does it cost?

The Hurstwood Croquet Set is £439.00 today (down from £548.99). 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

Was £548.99

Hurstwood Croquet Set: £439.00

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.

Jaques has been making croquet sets since we first understood the game in 1795. Every set we build carries that weight: mallets that feel right, hoops that stay true, rules that don't shift. The Hurstwood lives in gardens across the UK, played by children and grandchildren of families who bought the first one a decade ago. We make it not because plastic is cheaper, but because children deserve the real thing.

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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