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Hands-On Excavation · Est. 1795★★★★★ 150 reviews

Dig out a whole dinosaur. No plastic in sight.

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Standard · 2-3 working days

Real chalk block
Wooden tools
No batteries
Builds focus
Ages 3-7
Plastic-free
30-day returns
Klarna available

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

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Real talk

The dig toy that actually stays in the playroom

You already know the feeling: Christmas morning, a plastic toy with 40 pieces, Boxing Day it's snapped or lost. The Dino Dig Set is different. It's chalk, wood, and one complete dinosaur fossil waiting inside a block. Your child chips away with real tools, finds every bone, and builds something they made themselves.

No screens, no batteries, no guilt about what happens to it next year. And because Jaques has been making toys since 1795, we've built this one to last.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What arrives at your door

One complete kit, ready to dig. Everything you need is inside,no hunting for missing pieces or tools you don't have.

Dinosaur Dig Kit showing chalk block and wooden excavation tools

In the box

Chalk excavation block

One solid chalk block holds a complete dinosaur skeleton inside. Kids use the wooden tools to carefully chip away the chalk and reveal each bone,the way real archaeologists work.

✓ Whole dinosaur hidden inside
✓ Safe, dust-free chalk
✓ Teaches patience and precision

Wooden excavation tools included in the Dino Dig Set

In the box

Real wooden tools

3 hand-sized wooden tools,chisel, brush, and scraper,sized for small hands. The same types a real archaeologist uses, just kid-friendly. No plastic, no breakable plastic handles.

✓ Sized for ages 3-7
✓ Solid wood, not toy plastic
✓ Reusable for other projects

Assembled dinosaur bones from the completed Dino Dig Kit

Play style

Assemble your own fossil

Once dug out, every bone pieces together into a complete dinosaur. No glue needed, no instruction manual panic. It's like a jigsaw made of bones,the payoff is instant and visible.

✓ Develops spatial reasoning
✓ Tangible sense of completion
✓ Lasts through repeated play

Ships in 2-3 business days. Arrives before the weekend.

Was £14.99

Dinosaur Digging Toy - Excavation Kit For Kids: £10.35

While they play

What this quietly teaches

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Patience

Chipping away one careful stroke at a time teaches kids to slow down. No instant gratification, no swipe. Just focus.

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Problem-solving

Which angle gets the next bone free? How do the pieces fit? Each dig is a small puzzle to solve.

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Fine motor control

Holding and controlling a real tool builds hand strength and precision. Picking up tiny bones refines grip.

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Curiosity about science

Archaeology, paleontology, how fossils form,the toy opens doors to bigger questions about the world.

What families say about Jaques of London

Real parents, real words

★★★★★

"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

★★★★★ 4.5/5 from 30 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.

Open the box, meet the block

Inside sits one chalk block, 3 wooden tools, and a complete dinosaur fossil waiting. No assembly, no batteries. Your child picks up a tool and begins.

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Dig with focus for 30-45 minutes

Every chip reveals a new bone. Kids naturally slow down, concentrate, and fall into flow. Real play, no screen.

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Assemble, display, learn

Piece the skeleton together and suddenly they own a dinosaur they dug and built themselves. Proud. Tangible. Real.

Why this matters right now

231 years Making toys since 1795 Jaques of London has outlasted fads and fast fashion. We build things that last because we know what kids actually play with.

23,000+ Orders from families like yours Parents who chose us instead of the plastic aisle. They come back. They gift it. They keep it.

100% plastic-free Real materials, end to end Chalk and wood. Nothing your child will find snapped in the bin next week. Nothing that feels cheap in the hand.

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 dig kit beats the plastic version

	Jaques Dinosaur Digging Toy - Excavation Kit For Kids	Cheap Alternatives
Material	✅	❌ Polystyrene that cracks
Tools	✅	❌ Plastic scrapers that snap
Play life	✅	❌ Forgotten by January
Focus time	✅	❌ Done in 10 minutes
What it teaches	✅	⚠️ Just a novelty
What's left over	✅	❌ Landfill
Passed to a sibling	✅	❌ Broken by then

Jaques

✅ Real chalk & wood
✅ Wooden tools
✅ Plays for months
✅ Builds patience
✅ Teaches archaeology
✅ No landfill guilt
✅ Hand down with pride

Cheap alternatives

❌ Polystyrene toy
❌ Plastic that snaps
❌ Forgotten fast
❌ Instant gratification
⚠️ Single use feel
❌ Plastic waste
❌ Broken or binned

Ships in 2-3 business days. Arrives before the weekend.

Was £14.99

Dinosaur Digging Toy - Excavation Kit For Kids: £10.35

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

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

Questions & answers

Questions parents actually ask

What age is this really for?

3 to 7 years old. A 3-year-old will need an adult nearby (small bones, focus). A 6-year-old will dig alone for 30 minutes. A 7-year-old might ask for a second one for a friend. We've found the sweet spot: old enough to concentrate, young enough to be amazed by a fossil.

How long does it actually take to dig?

30 to 45 minutes for most kids, sometimes spread over 2-3 sittings. It's not a quick novelty,it's flow time. Once your child starts, they rarely stop until the last bone is out.

Is there chalk dust everywhere?

The chalk is contained in the block and comes away clean when you dig. A damp cloth cleans the bones as they emerge. It's tidy enough to do on the kitchen table, though outdoors is easier and more fun.

What if they give up halfway?

We offer 30-day returns, no questions. But in 7 years of selling this kit, we've never had a child walk away mid-dig. The bones coming free are too rewarding. If it doesn't land, we'll refund or exchange it.

How much does it cost?

The Dinosaur Digging Toy - Excavation Kit For Kids is £10.35 today (down from £14.99). 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 in 2-3 business days. Arrives before the weekend.

Was £14.99

Dinosaur Digging Toy - Excavation Kit For Kids: £10.35

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.

We make the Dino Dig Set because toys earned our name 231 years ago. Not because it's trendy or plastic-wrapped in marketing, but because kids' hands and brains deserve real materials and real play. A chalk block and wooden tools sound simple. They are. That's why they work. Your child doesn't need cleverness,they need focus, discovery, and something solid in their hands that doesn't snap.

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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