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Crown a champion. And a loser. Then play again.

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6 players
Solid wood mallets
Canvas storage bag
1-year warranty
Ships 2-3 days
For ages 6+
30-day returns
Klarna available

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

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Real talk

The set that turns a garden into a battleground.

You've got friends who take games seriously. The Hurstwood is built for exactly that crew: intermediate-level croquet for 6 players, packed in its own canvas bag so you can carry the whole arena to whoever's hosting next. Solid wood mallets, hand-finished hoops, and enough heft in your hands to feel like you're playing something that matters.

By Sunday evening, someone's lifted the trophy. Someone's doing the forfeit. And everyone's already asking when you're bringing it back.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What's inside the bag.

Every piece is packed in its own compartment. No loose bits. No hunting for the mallet.

Hurstwood Croquet Set laid out showing all components in canvas bag

In the box

6 hand-finished wood mallets

Solid wood, weighted for control. The difference between a casual whack and a tournament-level strike is in the mallet. These are the ones that make your friends ask 'where did you get this.'

✓ Hand-finished solid wood
✓ 6 mallets, one per player
✓ Weighted for precision

Girl playing croquet with Hurstwood set in garden

Play style

Hoops, pegs, and balls for 6 players

Everything else you need to set up the course and keep score. The hoops are tight enough to need strategy. The pegs stay put. Nothing slides around mid-game.

✓ 10 hoops (wickets)
✓ 2 pegs
✓ 6 balls

Girl enjoying croquet outdoors with Hurstwood set

In the box

Zipped canvas bag with compartments

Not a cardboard box that falls apart after the third trip to a friend's house. Canvas bag with organised storage. Carry the whole set under one arm. Every piece has its place.

✓ Durable zipped canvas
✓ Organised compartments
✓ Transports in one trip

Intermediate level · Ready to play this weekend

Was £548.99

Hurstwood Croquet Set: £439.00

While they play

What croquet quietly teaches.

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Precision

Every shot needs angle, speed, and purpose. Miss a hoop by an inch and someone else wins the turn. It teaches you to aim.

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Strategy

You're not just hitting your ball. You're blocking opponents, planning 3 shots ahead, reading the lawn like a chess board.

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Fairness

Turn-based, rule-driven, transparent scoring. No one can cheat their way through. Everyone plays by the same hoops.

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Steadiness

Walking the lawn, lining up shots, staying calm under pressure from 5 other players. It builds composure and focus.

What families say about Jaques of London

What people who've won 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

★★★★★ 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.

2-3 days

Order arrives ready to play

Ships within 2-3 business days. The whole set lands at your door in one canvas bag, organised and ready. No assembly required.

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30 mins

Lay out the course

Find a flat lawn, knock the pegs in, place the hoops. The Hurstwood works on grass from age 6 upwards. One person can set it.

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90 mins

Crown your champion

A full game takes under 90 minutes. First player home wins. Last player home writes the forfeit. Friendships tested, bonds deepened.

Why this matters right now

231 years Making games since 1795 Jaques started in London when croquet was invented. We've been refining it ever since. The Hurstwood is built on two centuries of knowing what works.

6 players The sweet spot for competition Big enough to make the drama real. Small enough to keep the game moving. Everyone gets their moment.

1 year Full warranty on every set Solid wood doesn't break. We guarantee it. If anything fails under normal play, we replace 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 the Hurstwood beats the garden centre set.

	Jaques Hurstwood Croquet Set	Cheap Alternatives
Mallet material	✅	❌ Plastic handles that flex
Hoops and pegs	✅	❌ Flimsy metal that bends
Storage	✅	❌ Scattered in a box
For ages 6+	✅	⚠️ 'Works eventually'
Still playable in 5 years	✅	❌ Fades and splinters
Worth the cost	✅	❌ Cheap and cheerful
Warranty	✅	⚠️ 'Return if broken'

Jaques

✅ Solid wood mallets
✅ Heavy-duty hoops
✅ Canvas bag included
✅ Ages 6+
✅ Lasts years
✅ Full warranty
✅ 30-day returns

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic handles
❌ Bendy metal
❌ No storage
⚠️ Wobbles first game
❌ Rots in rain
❌ Doesn't hold up
⚠️ Cheap versions fade

Intermediate level · Ready to play this weekend

Was £548.99

Hurstwood Croquet Set: £439.00

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

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

Questions & answers

Before you order.

Is this the right set for my friends?

If you've played croquet before and know the rules, this is your upgrade. The Hurstwood is intermediate level, designed for players ready to take it seriously. If this is everyone's first time, start with the basic set and graduate later. But yes, for a competitive friend group, this is the one.

Will it survive more than one season?

Yes. Solid wood, hand-finished, and backed by a 1-year full warranty. Treat it like equipment (don't leave it in the rain permanently) and it'll last years. People have passed Jaques sets to their kids. We've heard 'not the usual tat from China' and 'toys that don't break after five minutes of play' because we make them to last.

How quickly will it arrive?

Ships within 2-3 business days. Order by 2pm and it lands Tuesday (in most of the UK). The whole set comes packed in its canvas bag, ready to unbox and play. Gift-wrap is available at checkout if you need it.

What if someone's under 6 or just learning?

The Hurstwood suits ages 6 upwards. If your youngest is 4, or if this is their first croquet game, the basic set is a better first step. Both sets work on the same lawn. Many families keep two sets at different levels. No regret buying the Hurstwood early though, as players grow into it fast.

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.

Intermediate level · Ready to play this weekend

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.

Croquet was invented in 1860s London. Jaques was there. We've been making the mallets, hoops, and sets for 160 years since. The Hurstwood isn't a garden novelty, it's what we learned by watching thousands of games happen in lawns across Britain. Solid wood because plastic fails. Canvas bags because cardboard gets wet. Hand-finished because your mallet needs to feel like a tool, not a toy. This is croquet made for people who mean it.

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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