Gift that keeps them digging · Est. 1795★★★★★ 150 reviews

The wooden dig kit bundle they keep coming back to

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3 full kits in one
Real gemstones & fossils
All tools included
Ages 3 and up
STEM learning built in
Garden party centrepiece
30-day returns
Klarna available

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

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The gift that stops the scrolling mid-garden-party

You set this up on the lawn and watch it happen: adults kneel down, chip away at plaster, find a real amethyst or velociraptor claw, and suddenly nobody's checking their phone. The bundle gives you three separate digs, so the novelty stays fresh. No assembly, no charging, no guilt about screen time.

For you, it's the gift that actually delivers on the promise: something the child remembers, something the giver gets thanked for, something that works exactly as advertised.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What arrives at your door

One box. Three complete adventures ready to go. Every tool, every fossil, every gemstone is packed inside.

Child digging and excavating with tools from the kit

In the box

Gemstone Digging Kit

Chisel away the plaster block to reveal real gemstones buried inside. Includes soft brush, chisel, and a collection of genuine crystals waiting to be found.

✓ Real amethyst, quartz, and more
✓ Soft-touch tools included
✓ Ages 3+, no mess outdoors

T-Rex fossil excavation kit with bones laid out

In the box

T-Rex Excavation Kit

Excavate, clean, and assemble your own T-Rex skeleton. Fossil pieces embed in plaster; you dig them free, brush them clean, and snap them together into a display piece.

✓ Full T-Rex skeleton to build
✓ Authentic fossil casting method
✓ Display stand included

In the box

Triceratops Fossil Dig Kit

A second dinosaur adventure: dig out Triceratops bones from plaster, brush them clean, and assemble the skeleton. Keeps the excitement going long after the first dig.

✓ Complete Triceratops skeleton
✓ Chisel and brush set
✓ Stands alone or with T-Rex

Ships in 2-3 business days. made for birthdays, garden parties, or rainy-day rescue.

Was £48.97

Kids Dinosaur & Gem Dig Kit: £24.99

While they play

What three kits teach without feeling like lessons

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Observation & Logic

Reading the plaster, predicting where the next piece hides, solving the skeleton puzzle. Real archaeology thinking, hands on.

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Fine Motor Control

Chisel control, brush precision, the grip strength that comes from real tool work. No app can teach this.

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Patience & Focus

A 45-minute dig that holds attention without a screen. Genuine STEM curiosity, not manufactured engagement.

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Natural History Knowledge

Dinosaurs, gemstones, fossil formation. The learning sticks because their hands discovered it, not because they were told.

What families say about Jaques of London

Why parents and gift-givers trust this bundle

★★★★★

"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.

Complete adventures in one box

Gemstone dig, T-Rex excavation, Triceratops dig. Each one self-contained, each one teaches a different way to explore and discover.

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45 mins

Engagement that holds without screens

One dig session per kit means three separate occasions to sit, focus, and actually finish something. No batteries, no app notifications.

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Ages 3-8

Right-sized for the ages that need it most

Preschool through early primary: the sweet spot where real tools, real discovery, and real accomplishment land hardest.

Why this matters right now

23,000+ Orders shipped Parents, grandparents, and gift-givers have chosen Jaques for moments that matter.

Est. 1795 Britain's oldest games company 231 years of making things that last. This bundle carries that heritage in every detail.

60 days Returns & warranty Not happy? Send it back. We stand behind every kit.

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 wins the gift test

	Jaques Kids Dinosaur & Gem Dig Kit	Cheap Alternatives
Real gemstones & fossils	✅	❌ Plastic imitations
All tools included, ready to dig	✅	⚠️ You source your own chisel
Three separate adventures	✅	❌ One-dig kits get boring
No batteries, no charger, no app	✅	❌ Digital versions need screens
Made to last, not to landfill	✅	⚠️ Cheap kits snap & break
Display-ready skeletons	✅	❌ Pieces scatter after play
60-day returns, zero fuss	✅	❌ No guarantee on budget kits

Jaques

✅ Real gemstones
✅ All tools included
✅ Three full digs
✅ Screen-free
✅ Built to last
✅ Skeletons stand proud
✅ 60-day returns

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic versions
❌ Tools sold separately
❌ One dig only
❌ Battery dependent
❌ Breaks fast
❌ Parts fall apart
❌ No guarantee

Ships in 2-3 business days. made for birthdays, garden parties, or rainy-day rescue.

Was £48.97

Kids Dinosaur & Gem Dig Kit: £24.99

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

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

Questions & answers

Questions gift-givers ask

Is this the right dig kit for a 6th birthday?

Yes. Ages 3-8 get the most from it, but the bundle especially works for 5-7 year olds who can handle the chisel safely and love dinosaurs or gemstones. If the child is younger than 4, watch for small parts (not suitable under 3). For older kids: three kits keep even a 9-year-old engaged, and the gemstones appeal across ages.

How long does one dig take?

Each kit typically holds attention for 30-45 minutes of focused digging. That's perfect: long enough to feel like real discovery, short enough to finish without the child losing interest. Three kits means three separate play sessions spread across days or weeks.

Will the fossils and gemstones actually be in there?

Yes. Every kit includes real gemstones (amethyst, quartz varieties) and authentic fossil castings. The child unearths them by chiselling away plaster, just like real archaeology. It's not theatre, it's the real thing.

What if we don't have a garden?

Dig outdoors if you can (less plaster dust on carpets), but indoors works fine. Lay newspaper or a sheet, dig over a tray or old towel. The dust washes off hands and tools easily. Many families dig at the kitchen table and set up the skeleton display straight away.

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.

Ships in 2-3 business days. made for birthdays, garden parties, or rainy-day rescue.

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.

Jaques has been making discovery kits since 1795, and this bundle carries that legacy forward. We chose real gemstones and authentic fossil casting because shortcuts breed disappointment. The tools are sized and weighted for small hands, the plaster sets to the right hardness, and the assembly works without glue or frustration. We've watched thousands of children spend unscheduled time with these kits, and the common thread is simple: when you let them dig, brush, and build something real, they don't ask for a screen.

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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