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

The dig kit they'll remember you by

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Three kits in one
Real crystals inside
Ages 3-7
No batteries needed
Builds precision
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

You can't be there every weekend. Give them something that is.

The Dinosaur & Gem Dig Kit Bundle sits on their shelf and reminds them of you every time they pick it up. Three complete excavations, three chances to text you about what they found. Real crystals, real fossils, real discovery that holds their focus without a screen.

Grandparents tell us it's the gift they come back to months later, still finding new treasures in the dig blocks.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What arrives at your door

Three full excavation sets, each with everything needed to dig, brush, and discover. No batteries, no assembly, no missing pieces.

Child using chisel and brush on gemstone dig block

In the box

Gemstone Digging Kit

Chip away the plaster block to uncover 6 real crystals hidden inside. Teaches patience and reveals genuine mineral specimens. Tools included: chisel, brush, and magnifying glass.

✓ 6 real crystals per block
✓ Plaster dig block included
✓ 3 precision tools in kit

Completed dinosaur skeleton assembly next to excavation block

In the box

T-Rex Excavation Kit

Dig out the fossil bones and assemble a T-Rex skeleton. Real palaeontology work: careful excavation, then assembly. Combines motor skill, logic, and the thrill of discovery.

✓ 16 bone pieces to excavate
✓ Complete skeleton assembly guide
✓ Dig tools and brush supplied

Triceratops fossil kit with excavation tools and completed skull

In the box

Triceratops Fossil Dig Kit

A second dinosaur adventure with a different fossil structure. Each kit teaches the same excavation discipline but with a fresh discovery. Keeps hands busy and minds engaged for hours.

✓ 18 bone pieces to uncover
✓ Different fossil layout
✓ Same precision tools scale

Order by 2pm, arrives Tuesday

Was £48.97

Kids Dinosaur & Gem Dig Kit: £24.99

While they play

What they're quietly building

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Fine motor control

Chisel and brush work builds the exact hand strength and precision they'll need for writing and drawing. Real work, real results.

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Concentration

No timer, no levels, no notifications. Just focus on the next fossil or crystal. Hours disappear.

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Scientific thinking

They form hypotheses (where's the big crystal?), test them (chip here), and verify (found it). Real science method in their hands.

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Natural history knowledge

Handling real minerals and learning dinosaur names sticks better than any screen. Curiosity follows naturally.

What families say about Jaques of London

What parents and grandparents actually tell us

★★★★★

"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.

Open and start digging straight away

No prep, no batteries, no instructions to decode. Hand them the chisel and brush, point at the block, and watch them work.

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Excavate gems and fossils for hours

Three complete kits mean three separate deep-focus sessions. Real crystals and bones keep the excitement fresh each time.

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Text you photos and ask questions

They'll want to tell you what they found. That's the real gift: they think of you when they're playing, not months later.

Why this matters right now

231 Years we've made learning toys Est. 1795. Long enough to know what works and what doesn't. Solid wood, hand-finished, built to be kept.

3 Complete excavation adventures Gemstones, T-Rex, and Triceratops. Each teaches the same precision, each tells a different story. No boredom, no repetition.

100+ Million toys sold over our lifetime Parents buy them. Grandparents buy them. Teachers use them. They last because they're made properly.

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 kit, not the plastic version

	Jaques Kids Dinosaur & Gem Dig Kit	Cheap Alternatives
Real crystals and fossils	✅	❌ Plastic imitations
Tools that actually work	✅	⚠️ Flimsy plastic chisels
Holds focus for hours	✅	❌ Done in 20 minutes
Reassembly after completion	✅	❌ One-time play value
Builds actual motor skills	✅	⚠️ Just entertainment
Lasts years, passes on	✅	❌ Breaks or thrown away
30-day full returns	✅	⚠️ Restocking fees

Jaques

✅ Real crystals
✅ Tools that work
✅ Hours of play
✅ Three separate digs
✅ Builds precision
✅ Lasts for years
✅ Easy returns

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic fakes
❌ Flimsy chisels
❌ Done quickly
❌ Single use
❌ No skill-building
❌ Breaks fast
❌ Non-returnable

Order by 2pm, arrives Tuesday

Was £48.97

Kids Dinosaur & Gem Dig Kit: £24.99

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Questions & answers

Questions we hear most (from people like you)

Which kit is right for a 6-year-old?

All three work at age 6, but start with the Gemstone kit if they're new to dig work (quicker success builds confidence), then move to the dinosaur fossils. By age 5-6 they have the fine motor control to handle the precision needed. Ages 3-4 need close supervision but love the messy digging part.

How long will they actually play with it?

Three separate kits mean three play cycles spread over weeks or months. Each one holds 2-4 hours of focused play. Parents tell us their children return to reassemble the skeletons months later. John A said: Not the usual tat from China. Karen Pepper added: Toys that don't break after five minutes of play.

Will it arrive in time?

We ship within 2-3 business days, so order by 2pm today and it arrives Tuesday. Gift wrapping is available at checkout if you're sending it direct. Leigh Hemmings reported: arrived next day, saved Christmas.

What if they don't like it?

30-day returns, full refund. No questions. But honestly, the objection we hear most is not whether they'll like it, but whether grandparents will buy the second one for next time. Manda Monium put it simply: worth every penny full price.

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, arrives Tuesday

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.

In 1795 we started making games and toys that lasted. Two centuries on, we still believe a toy should earn its place on the shelf and in the hand. This dig kit works because it treats children like young scientists, not consumers. Real crystals, real fossils, real tools. No batteries, no hype, no plastic waste. We make it to be kept, played with for years, and passed on. That's why a grandparent can send it and know it will remind their grandchild of them every time it comes off the shelf.

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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