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

Bought once. Played with for years. That's the whole idea.

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No batteries
Solid wood
Carry bag
Hand-finished
Ships 2-3 days
60-day guarantee
30-day returns
Klarna available

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

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Real talk

The game that doesn't need a screen, a Wi-Fi update, or replacing next spring.

Your child learns to throw, catch, and run in real grass. The wooden bat has weight in their hands, the ball doesn't vanish, and neither does the fun. Catherine McCulloch called it a perfect gift for any age. John A said it: not the usual tat from China.

You're not paying for plastic that breaks or batteries you'll replace forever. You're buying something their cousins will play with at family weekends for years.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What arrives at your door

One complete set, ready to carry to the garden or the park. Nothing else needed.

Full Rounders Set laid out showing bat, ball, and carry bag

In the box

Wooden bat with rubber grip

Hand-finished solid wood. Sized for children and adults. Patented grip handle so it doesn't slip in wet grass or small hands.

✓ Solid wood throughout
✓ Rubber grip handle
✓ Weight in the hand

In the box

Ball that doesn't disappear

Durable composition ball, visible in long grass. Won't split after one season or go flat when you forget it outside.

✓ Stays visible in play
✓ Lasts through multiple seasons
✓ Doesn't degrade in sun or damp

In the box

Carry bag to go with you

Moves from garden to park to school sports day in one piece. Leak said it arrived next day, saved Christmas. The packaging is our most-praised detail.

✓ Carries bat and ball together
✓ Handle for one adult or child
✓ Fits in a car boot or picnic bag

Order by 2pm, arrives Tuesday

Was £29.99

Full Rounders Set & Carry Bag: £23.99

While they play

What your child learns without thinking about it

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Hand-eye timing

Judging where the ball is going and where their bat needs to be. Outdoor sports teach this faster than any screen.

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Running and balance

Real grass and uneven ground build ankle strength and coordination. No video game ever taught that.

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Turn-taking and rules

Rounders has structure. Kids learn to wait, count scores, and play by the same rules every time.

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Real strength

Throwing and batting use muscles growing arms and shoulders. One session outside beats an hour indoors.

What families say about Jaques of London

What parents say after they've played

★★★★★

"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.

23,000+

Orders already in British gardens

Families have chosen this set over plastic versions from big-box retailers. They keep buying from us because it survives.

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2-3 days

From order to your door

Not weeks. If you're buying for a birthday or half-term, we ship fast. No stress, no gift-wrap panic.

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60 days

We guarantee it works

If the bat cracks, the grip fails, or the ball perishes before 2 months, we replace it. That's how confident we are in the wood and hand-finishing.

Why this matters right now

Est. 1795 Britain's oldest games company We've been making toys when rounders was played in yards. We're still here because we refused to make things that break.

Over 100 million Toys and games sold over 231 years Not hype. Families have trusted us with their children's play since before screen time was even a concept.

Solid wood No plastic, no hollow core Weight and durability cost more. That's why this set outlives the cheap version from the supermarket by years.

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 Jaques Rounders Set beats the plastic version every time

	Jaques Full Rounders Set & Carry Bag	Cheap Alternatives
Material	✅	❌ Hollow plastic that cracks
Grip in wet weather	✅	❌ Slippery plastic handle
Seasons of play	✅	⚠️ 1-2 summers then fading
Weight in hand	✅	❌ Feels cheap to hold
Ball durability	✅	❌ Splits or goes flat
Carry bag included	✅	❌ Sold separately
60-day guarantee	✅	❌ Buy it, it's yours

Jaques

✅ Solid wood
✅ Rubber grip
✅ Multi-year play
✅ Proper weight
✅ Ball holds up
✅ Bag included
✅ 60-day guarantee

Cheap alternatives

❌ Hollow plastic
❌ Slippery handle
❌ 1-2 summers
❌ Feels flimsy
❌ Splits or flattens
❌ Extra cost
❌ No guarantee

Order by 2pm, arrives Tuesday

Was £29.99

Full Rounders Set & Carry Bag: £23.99

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

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

Questions & answers

Asked by parents buying for their child or their grandchild

What age should my child be to play?

Rounders is taught in schools from age 5-6 onwards, but the wooden set works from 4 up. The weight of the bat builds grip strength, and the game adapts. Playing with an older sibling or parent makes it work younger. Buying for a 6th birthday? This is the one.

Will the bat break if my child drops it?

No. Solid wood is tougher than plastic because it flexes instead of cracking. Wet grass and concrete won't split it. The grip handle is bonded with the bat body, so it won't separate. Karen Pepper wrote: toys that don't break after five minutes of play. That's the test we pass.

Can I play rounders with just 2 people?

Yes, you can adapt the game. Traditionally it needs a team, but two people can take turns batting and catching. Many parents play one-on-one in the garden to teach their child the basic throws and catches. You'll invent your own rules within 10 minutes.

If I'm buying as a gift and don't know the exact age, will this fit?

The bat is sized to work from age 4 to adult. It's not too heavy for a small child and not too short for a teenager. The grip accommodates smaller and larger hands. If it doesn't feel right after 30 days, returns are free. Manda Monium said it's worth every penny full price because you're not replacing it next year.

How much does it cost?

The Full Rounders Set & Carry Bag is £23.99 today (down from £29.99). 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.

Order by 2pm, arrives Tuesday

Was £29.99

Full Rounders Set & Carry Bag: £23.99

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.

Rounders is a game we've been making for longer than most toy brands have existed. We hand-finish every bat because wood needs care, not mass production. The rubber grip came from listening to parents say their child's hands slip in the rain. The carry bag exists because one parent told us they were tired of hunting the bat down in the shed. We make this set because families deserve toys that outlast the season.

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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