Hands-on discovery · Est. 1795★★★★★ 150 reviews

The dig kit that keeps them off the screen for hours

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3 kits in 1 bundle
Real crystal treasures
No screens needed
Ages 3+
Tools included
Ships 2-3 days
30-day returns
Klarna available

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

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Real talk

The 20 minutes your child forgets to ask for the iPad

This isn't a screen replacement that sits in a drawer. The Dinosaur and Gem Dig Kit Bundle is three separate expeditions, each one real enough to hold a child's focus for hours without you wondering how much battery is left. They chip into plaster, brush real gemstones clean, and piece together actual dinosaur skeletons with their own hands.

You get a gift that works now, keeps working for years, and costs pennies per play when you work out the hours. Grandparents buy these too, because they know what sticks.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

Everything arrives ready to dig

No batteries, no assembly, no screen guilt. Open the box and start exploring in 2 minutes.

In the box|Play style

Gemstone Digging Kit

Chip real crystals from mineral blocks using the included chisel and brush. Children uncover genuine quartz, amethyst, and calcite treasures. Teaches patience, precision, and natural science.

✓ 4 mineral blocks with real crystals inside
✓ Metal chisel and soft brush included
✓ Ages 3+, immediate play

In the box|Play style

T-Rex Excavation Kit

Carefully chip away plaster to reveal a full T-Rex skeleton cast. Every scrape brings new bone into view, building suspense and focus over 45 minutes to an hour.

✓ Complete T-Rex fossil replica inside plaster block
✓ Chisel, brush, and instruction guide included
✓ Assembled skeleton stands on its own

In the box|Play style

Triceratops Fossil Dig Kit

A second dinosaur adventure. Unearth a Triceratops skeleton piece by piece, each discovery rewarding patience and careful tool work. Builds hand strength and attention span.

✓ Complete Triceratops fossil cast in plaster block
✓ Full excavation toolkit included
✓ Skeleton assembly teaches structure and anatomy

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While they play

What three hours of digging quietly teaches

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Precision and motor control

Chipping and brushing requires steady hands. Real progress only comes from controlled, careful strokes. Screen time builds tap reflexes; this builds dexterity that transfers to writing, drawing, sport.

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Focused attention

No notifications, no pause button, no rewinding. One activity holds their mind for an hour. That's the gift screen time takes away. This builds it back.

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Curiosity and discovery

Every tap reveals something real. Genuine crystals and actual fossil casts turn wonder into hands-on fact, not a video about someone else's discovery.

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Early STEM foundations

Geology, palaeontology, natural history, and fine motor skill development. Each kit includes facts printed on the box and assembled pieces to discuss and display.

What families say about Jaques of London

What parents and grandparents 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.

2-3 mins

Unpack and begin digging

Tools ready, plaster blocks in hand, instructions clear. No setup, no hidden parts, no missing components. Children start immediately.

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45-60 mins

One excavation per sitting

Each kit holds focus for nearly an hour. One gem dig, one dinosaur fossil, one separate expedition. Three occasions to say no to the tablet.

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3 kits

Weeks of return play

Siblings take turns. Grandparents ask for it by name next visit. The skeleton stays standing on the shelf. Real collection, real science.

Why this matters right now

23,000+ Orders from parents just like you Screen-conscious families choose Jaques because they trust the name and see real results. Over 231 years, we've watched what actually holds children's attention.

3 complete adventures In one carefully packed box Not three cheap versions of one kit. Gem excavation, T-Rex fossil, Triceratops fossil. Three separate payoffs, three reasons to come back.

60 days Warranty and full returns If your child doesn't keep coming back, we take it back. Real guarantee from a company that's been making toys since before the Industrial Revolution.

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 bundle beats the plastic alternatives

	Jaques Kids Dinosaur & Gem Dig Kit	Cheap Alternatives
Real crystals and fossil casts	✅	❌ Plastic imitations, no real discovery
Three complete kits, not one repackaged	✅	❌ Single activity, repeats bore children fast
Tools made to last, not snap on day two	✅	⚠️ Flimsy tools break mid-excavation
Skeletons stay assembled and displayable	✅	❌ Pieces scatter, get lost, collection falls apart
Played for years, passed to siblings or cousins	✅	❌ Landfill within months
No batteries, no charging cable, no screen time guilt	✅	❌ Digital version replaces real play with app engagement
Est. 1795: proven by 231 years of families	✅	❌ Brand name changed twice in the last decade

Jaques

✅ Real gems and fossils
✅ 3 separate kits
✅ Tools built to last
✅ Display-ready skeletons
✅ Years of play
✅ Zero screens
✅ 231 years of trust

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic versions only
❌ Repetitive single kit
❌ Breaks quickly
❌ Pieces scatter easily
❌ Worn out in weeks
❌ App-based alternatives
❌ New brands lack heritage

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30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

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

Questions & answers

Answers for gift-buyers and screen-time parents

Is this the right age for my 4-year-old? What about older children?

Designed for ages 3 and up, but children aged 3-7 get the most from it. The digging mechanics suit small hands; older siblings enjoy the science and assembly. Grandparents often report that mixed-age siblings play together around one kit, so it becomes a shared activity. If you're buying for a specific birthday, the age recommendation on the package acts as the default.

Will it really keep them off screens for an hour?

Yes, if they're already curious about dinosaurs or gems. Each kit absorbs real focus because the payoff is physical and real. One parent told us, 'Arrived next day, saved Christmas' because their child forgot the iPad existed during excavation. That said, this isn't a parenting hack, it's a replacement activity. Time off screens depends on how compelling the alternative is; this one is.

How long does the bundle take to ship? I need it by a birthday.

Order by 2pm, playing this weekend. We ship within 2-3 business days and our packaging is robust enough to arrive ready to unpack and play. If you're ordering within 5 days of a birthday, contact support before checkout; we sometimes expedite for gift occasions.

Is it worth the cost? Will it actually get played?

Yes, and here's why: played across three kits over weeks or months, it costs pennies per hour of engagement. Real materials, hand-finished tools, and assembled skeletons that stay on shelves for years mean cost-per-play drops fast. One parent reviewed it as 'worth every penny full price' because she watched her child build focus and curiosity instead of tap reflexes. The 60-day returns guarantee means if it doesn't deliver, it costs nothing. But it will.

How much does it cost?

The Kids Dinosaur & Gem Dig Kit is £24.99 today (down from £48.97). 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, playing this weekend

Was £48.97

Kids Dinosaur & Gem Dig Kit: £24.99

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.

For 231 years, Jaques has made toys that teach children to use their hands and minds together. This bundle is the modern answer to a timeless question: how do you keep a curious child engaged without handing them a screen? Real crystals, authentic fossil casts, and tools that don't break after five uses reflect what we've learned from generations of parents. We make this because we believe children thrive when they discover things with their hands, and screens can wait.

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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