Croquet · Est. 1795★★★★★ 150 reviews

The set that survives forty summers, not forty weeks.

£419.00

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Standard · 2-3 working days

Lasts decades
Plays 2,4
All ages welcome
Garden-ready
Collaborative play
Strategic thinking
30-day returns
Klarna available

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

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Real talk

The croquet set that doesn't fall apart mid-summer.

You buy a cheap set in June. By August, the mallets are warped, the hoops bend, and it's back in the shed gathering spiders. The Reigate is different. Jaques has been making croquet sets since we invented the modern game in 1795, and that heritage shows in every piece.

Your kids will actually want to go outside. And once they're out there, they'll stay.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What comes in your Reigate set

Everything you need to set up and play on day one. No hunting for missing bits by week three.

In the box

Complete set with carry bag

Mallets, balls, hoops, pegs, and corner clips all in one. The bag keeps everything together so it actually gets used next weekend, and the one after that.

✓ Solid wood mallets
✓ Full-size setup
✓ Easy-to-carry storage

Croquet set detail showing mallets and balls

Play style

Built for real play

This isn't a novelty. It's a proper croquet set. Hoops stay upright, balls roll true, and the whole thing handles grass, slight slopes, and uneven ground.

✓ Precision-engineered
✓ Stands up to real gardens
✓ 2,4 players

In the box

Made to last, not made to replace

Forty years from now, this set will still work. Your kids might teach their kids to play with it. That's the Jaques difference.

✓ Solid construction
✓ Extended 1-year warranty
✓ Built for decades of play

Ready to get them outside?

Reigate Croquet Set: £419.00

While they play

What croquet quietly teaches

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Precision

Every shot matters. Kids learn to aim, adjust, and execute. That focus sticks with them.

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Strategy

Croquet is a thinking game. It's not just whacking a ball; it's planning your route, reading your opponents, adapting.

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Turn-taking

In a world of instant everything, croquet teaches patience. You wait, you watch, you play when it's your turn.

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Movement

Garden play means fresh air, balance, hand-eye coordination. Screen time, it isn't.

What families say about Jaques of London

What parents and players 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.

40+

Years of play ahead

This isn't a season purchase. Built to outlast the cheap sets by decades. Real wood, real engineering.

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2,4

Players, any age

Kids as young as 6 can play. Adults enjoy the strategy. No one sits bored on the sidelines.

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1795

Year Jaques invented modern croquet

We didn't just make croquet sets. We created the game. That's why every piece is done right.

Why this matters right now

Est. 1795 Born from croquet's birthplace Jaques of London invented the modern game and has been perfecting the equipment ever since.

Solid wood Mallets that won't snap No plastic, no shortcuts. Real wood handles mean the set keeps working when cheaper ones are in the bin.

Bag included Everything stays together Carry bag means the set lives in your shed, not scattered under the garden bench.

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 Reigate beats the garden-centre sets

	Jaques Reigate Croquet Set	Cheap Alternatives
Construction	✅	❌ Hollow plastic
Mallets	✅	❌ Cheap wood that warps
Hoops	✅	⚠️ Bend and rust by autumn
Warranty	✅	❌ None
Lifespan	✅	❌ One season
Storage	✅	⚠️ Bits go missing
Heritage	✅	❌ Made yesterday

Jaques

✅ Solid construction
✅ Real wood mallets
✅ Durable hoops
✅ 1-year warranty
✅ Lasts decades
✅ Carry bag included
✅ Since 1795

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic hollow
❌ Warps quickly
⚠️ Rusts by autumn
❌ No protection
❌ One season max
⚠️ Pieces vanish
❌ Mass-produced

Ready to get them outside?

Reigate Croquet Set: £419.00

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Questions & answers

Questions parents ask

How old do kids need to be to play?

Six and up. Younger kids can learn the basics, but 6,7 is when they really grasp strategy and have the strength to swing properly. Adults and kids can play together on the same lawn.

Will this actually get my kids outside?

Yes. Unlike screen-based games, croquet has a natural rhythm that pulls people in. It's social, it takes time, and there's no pause button. Kids who hate being told to go outside often choose to stay outside when croquet is the option.

How much garden space do I need?

A standard lawn about 25 by 35 metres is ideal, but croquet adapts. You can play on smaller, slightly uneven gardens. The Reigate set is engineered to handle real gardens, not just perfect flat pitches.

Will it survive the British weather?

Yes. Solid wood and proper engineering handle wet, wind, and frost. Store the bag undercover in winter, and this set will still be in your garden in forty years.

How much does it cost?

The Reigate Croquet Set is £419.00 today. 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.

Ready to get them outside?

Reigate Croquet Set: £419.00

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 didn't just make croquet sets. We standardised the game itself in 1795. That obsession with doing one thing right has never left us. The Reigate carries that DNA. Every mallet, hoop, and ball is built to perform, year after year. We make it because cheap ones break, because kids deserve equipment that doesn't let them down, and because a good garden game is worth keeping.

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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