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Made to outlast you. Play for decades.

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Standard · 2-3 working days

Solid wood construction
Hand-finished mallets
Age 6 and up
2-4 players
Garden ready
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 croquet set you'll never replace

Jaques brought croquet to Britain in 1795. We still make it the same way: solid wood mallets, proper weight, finish that improves with age. This isn't the plastic version you'll bin after 3 seasons. It's the one your grandchild will dig out of the cupboard in 2045.

You wanted something that survives. This is it.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What comes in the Reigate set

Everything you need to start playing this weekend. Packed ready to gift.

In the box

Complete set in carry bag

4 mallets, 8 balls, hoops, pegs, corner markers. Solid wood construction throughout. The bag keeps everything together for garden storage or transport.

✓ Solid wood mallets, hand-finished
✓ 8 regulation-weight balls
✓ Full hoop and peg set for 2-4 players

Play style

Built for real play

Weight in the mallet head makes a difference. This set has it. Proper balance means even a 6-year-old can hit straight, and adults come back for the precision.

✓ Weighted construction for accuracy
✓ Works on grass from age 6 upwards
✓ 2-4 players, one game lasts 20-45 minutes

Reigate Croquet Set ready for garden play

In the box

Garden ready out of the box

No assembly needed. Pull it out, lay out the lawn, and you're playing within 10 minutes. The carry bag travels with you.

✓ Zero assembly
✓ Portable carry bag included
✓ Works on any flat garden patch

Ships within 2-3 business days. Gift-wrapped available at checkout.

Was £450.00

Reigate Croquet Set: £419.00

While they play

What croquet quietly teaches

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Precision and aim

Every shot demands accuracy. Kids learn to read angles, gauge distance, and adjust their swing. It's geometry and physics without a worksheet.

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Strategy and patience

Croquet isn't just whacking the ball. You plan 3 moves ahead, block opponents, and know when to take the safe option. Turns last 5-10 minutes.

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Turn-taking and fairness

Everyone plays by the same rules. The youngest and oldest play together. No screens, no one left waiting on the bench.

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Outdoor play and fitness

A full game has you walking 100+ metres, bending, balancing, and concentrating. Families end up outside for 45 minutes without noticing.

What families say about Jaques of London

What buyers who hate replacing toys 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.

24%

Grandparents and aunts buying the right one

You don't live with the child. You need to know it fits their age. At 6 upwards, this set works. Simple as that.

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1 year

Warranty covers every season

You're covered for manufacturer defects. Real reassurance when you're spending on something meant to last.

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30 days

Returns if it's not right

Ordered for a 9-year-old and wish you'd gone bigger? Send it back within 30 days, no questions.

Why this matters right now

231 years Making games since 1795 Jaques started croquet in Britain. We've been refining it ever since. Not a passion project. It's what we do.

100+ million Games and toys sold Over two centuries, families chose Jaques. That's the only number that matters.

1-year Manufacturer's warranty Extended protection on croquet sets. We back what we make.

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 croquet set costs more (and why that's the point)

	Jaques Reigate Croquet Set	Cheap Alternatives
Material	✅	❌ Plastic, hollow
Mallet weight and balance	✅	⚠️ Lightweight, hard to aim
Finish quality	✅	❌ Cheap paint, peels in sun
Hoop precision	✅	⚠️ Bent easily, games unfair
Years of play you'll get	✅	❌ 1-2 seasons before bin
Passes to next child	✅	❌ Falls apart by then
Cost per game over 10 years	✅	❌ Buy 5 sets instead

Jaques

✅ Solid wood
✅ Weighted mallets
✅ Hand-finished
✅ Precise hoops
✅ 10+ years
✅ Passes down
✅ Pennies per game

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic hollow
❌ Lightweight, unbalanced
❌ Cheap paint peels
❌ Bent, unfair play
❌ Breaks in 2 seasons
❌ Broken by then
❌ Buy multiple sets

Ships within 2-3 business days. Gift-wrapped available at checkout.

Was £450.00

Reigate Croquet Set: £419.00

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

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

Questions & answers

Questions people actually ask before buying

Is this the right croquet set for my grandchild's birthday?

Yes. Buying for a 6th birthday and up? This is the one. The Reigate works for ages 6 to adult. If your grandchild can hold a tennis racket, they can play. The weight and balance mean younger kids don't get frustrated.

What makes this worth the price of a cheaper set?

Solid wood mallets, hand-finished, proper weight in the head, hoops that stay true, and a 1-year warranty. A plastic set lasts 1-2 seasons. This one lasts 10+ years, gets passed on, and you never buy again. That's worth every penny. John A said it best: not the usual tat from China.

How quickly will it arrive if I'm buying for a birthday?

Ships within 2-3 business days. Order by 2pm weekdays and expect delivery mid-week. We also offer gift-wrap at checkout, so it arrives ready to hand over. Leigh Hemmings had his delivered next day and said it saved Christmas.

What if the quality isn't what I expected?

You have 30 days to return it. But honestly, grandparents and aunts who've bought this set say the materials and finish are nothing like cheap imports. Toys that don't break after five minutes of play, Karen Pepper said. Feel the weight in your hand when it arrives. That's the difference.

How much does it cost?

The Reigate Croquet Set is £419.00 today (down from £450.00). 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. Gift-wrapped available at checkout.

Was £450.00

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.

Croquet came to Britain through Jaques in 1795. We didn't invent the game; we made it playable and fair by engineering the equipment properly. The Reigate set carries that same logic: solid wood instead of plastic, weighted mallets instead of hollow sticks, finish that lasts instead of paint that flakes. Every detail serves the same purpose: a game that plays true for a decade, not a season. That's why families keep coming back.

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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