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

The garden birthday set we'd send to any 6 year old

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Ages 3 and up
Hand-eye coordination
Garden or indoor
Lightweight, easy grip
Strategic fun
30-day returns
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Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795

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Real talk

The gift that gets picked first at every birthday

Grandparents worry they're choosing wrong for grandchildren they don't see every week. Parents want something their child will actually play, not another toy that sits in the shed. Junior Boules settles both: it's the set families come back to, year after year, because it works for 3 year olds learning to throw and 10 year olds playing competitively.

You'll watch them concentrate harder than they do on screens, and you'll have an excuse to be outside with them while they learn.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What you get in the box

A complete set, nothing else needed. No batteries, no missing pieces, no assembly required.

Junior Boules complete set displayed in bright colours

In the box

8 coloured boules

Lightweight and easy for small hands to grip and throw. Four colours, two of each, so every player has their own shade to track during play.

✓ Bright colours for outdoor visibility
✓ Sized for children's hands
✓ Weighted for fair play

Close-up of the jack (target ball) used in Junior Boules

In the box

1 jack (target ball)

The centre of every game. Players throw their boules to land closest to the jack, simpler than it sounds, harder to master.

✓ Small enough for a child to toss underarm
✓ Contrasts with the boules for easy spotting
✓ Durable and lightweight

Junior Boules in action on a garden lawn

Play style

Rules guide included

Simple rules for younger players, room to get more strategic as they grow. One round takes 10 minutes or 30 if they're really into it.

✓ Play-and-learn format
✓ Works for 2 to 8 players
✓ Outdoor or indoor (on carpet)

Plays for years. Passed to younger siblings. Worth it.

Was £21.99

Junior Boules: £12.99

While they play

What they learn without being taught

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Hand-eye coordination

Every throw is a tiny lesson in aim, distance, and control. They'll improve without noticing they're practising.

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Strategic thinking

Do I throw for points or knock theirs away? Children learn to read the board and plan one move ahead.

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Turn-taking and sportsmanship

Boules teaches winning gracefully and losing without drama. Natural social play emerges.

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Off-screen outdoor time

No batteries, no Wi-Fi needed. Kids get outside, move their bodies, and forget to ask for screens.

What families say about Jaques of London

Parents and grandparents say it best

★★★★★

"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.

Age it starts working

A 3 year old can grip and throw. By 5, they're learning strategy. At 8, they're competitive.

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10 mins

Time to first laugh

Rules sink in fast. After one practice round, they're playing and giggling without reminders.

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Years

How long it lasts

Solid construction and hand-finished durability mean this set plays through multiple children and summers.

Why this matters right now

Est. 1795 Britain's oldest games company We've been making games that families come back to for generations. Junior Boules carries that weight.

23,000+ Families playing Jaques games right now Not a random pick. Proven across households, gardens, and birthday parties.

60 days Peace-of-mind warranty If it's not right for your child, you have two months to know. Ships within 2-3 business days.

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 Junior Boules over the plastic version

	Jaques Junior Boules	Cheap Alternatives
Material	✅	❌ Hollow plastic, breaks by year 2
Weight and feel	✅	❌ Too light, throws are unpredictable
Hand finish	✅	❌ Moulded seams, sharp edges
Colour durability	✅	❌ Fades after one summer
Grip for small hands	✅	⚠️ One-size-fits-nobody
Years of play	✅	❌ Landfill by age 5
Warranty	✅	❌ Use-once, no returns

Jaques

✅ Solid construction
✅ Predictable throws
✅ Smooth finish
✅ Colour stays bright
✅ Fits small hands
✅ Lasts years
✅ 60-day guarantee

Cheap alternatives

❌ Hollow plastic
❌ Too light
❌ Sharp edges
❌ Fades fast
⚠️ Wrong grip
❌ Breaks soon
❌ No returns

Plays for years. Passed to younger siblings. Worth it.

Was £21.99

Junior Boules: £12.99

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

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

Questions & answers

Questions parents always ask

Is this the right game for my child's age?

If they're 3, they'll throw. If they're 6, they'll play the full game. If they're older, they'll get competitive. Manda Monium said it best: 'worth every penny full price.' It grows with them. One purchase covers you from 3 to 10.

How long does a game actually take?

A round is 10 to 15 minutes if you're teaching. Once they know the rules (one practice game), they can play on their own for 30 minutes or longer if they're tournament-minded. It's the perfect length for attention spans.

Can they play this indoors?

Yes, on carpet or a hard floor. It won't damage the house. Garden is better, but rainy-day indoor play is absolutely fine. No batteries, no noise complaints.

What if they lose a piece?

We cover you for 60 days. After that, individual replacement boules are available so you're never left with an incomplete set. But the solid construction means pieces rarely go missing in the first place.

How much does it cost?

The Junior Boules is £12.99 today (down from £21.99). 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.

Plays for years. Passed to younger siblings. Worth it.

Was £21.99

Junior Boules: £12.99

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.

Boules has been played for centuries, but modern plastic versions miss the point. When we designed Junior Boules, we built a set that teaches the same hand-eye coordination, strategy, and social play as the grown-up game, but sized for the grip of a 3 year old. It's solid enough to last from child to sibling to cousin, and beautifully finished so it feels special to hold. That's the Jaques difference: a game doesn't have to be cheap to be beloved.

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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