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

The kite that pulls your whole pitch together

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Flies from age 3
No assembly needed
Single line, easy grip
Screen-free outdoor time
Strong enough for windy days
Fits in any boot or bag
30-day returns
Klarna available

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

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Real talk

The one toy that brings everyone to your pitch

When you're the family with the kite at the campsite or in the garden, something shifts. Siblings stop bickering. Cousins want in. The whole group ends up standing around watching it loop and dive. That's what this Rainbow Kite does. It's simple, colourful, ready to fly the moment you pull it out, and built solid enough to handle real wind without shredding after one weekend.

You'll find yourself flying it again next summer, and the one after that. It's the kind of toy that costs you once and gets played with for years.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What arrives in the box

Everything you need to fly. No batteries, no bits to lose, no learning required.

Colourful Rainbow Kite laid flat showing full design

In the box

Rainbow Kite with handle and cord

Single-line kite with vibrant rainbow design, easy-grip handle, and strong cord. No pole required. Ready to fly straight out of the box.

✓ Lightweight design for easy control
✓ Cord rated for steady wind and beginner fliers
✓ Bright colours visible from across the field

Child running with kite flying high above in garden setting

Play style

Built for real movement

Designed for children from 3 upwards to run, launch, and keep airborne. The simple single-line design means no tangled mess and no frustration.

✓ Works in most wind conditions
✓ Beginner-friendly launch and flight
✓ Encourages running and outdoor activity

Close-up detail of kite frame and cord structure

In the box

Hand-finished, built to last

Jaques toys are hand-finished for durability. This kite is designed to fly every summer for years without splitting, fraying, or losing shape.

✓ 60-day warranty covers defects
✓ Passes rigorous British play safety checks
✓ Made by a 231-year-old games maker

Ships within 2 to 3 business days. Order today, flying this weekend.

Was £19.99

Colourful Kids Kite - Garden Toy: £12.10

While they play

What flying a kite actually teaches

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Coordination and balance

Running while managing the kite cord builds body awareness and spatial thinking. Kids learn to judge wind and adjust their movement in real time.

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Outdoor confidence

Mastering the launch and flight builds self-belief. Every successful launch is a win they earned themselves.

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Shared focus and conversation

A kite naturally brings people together to watch and cheer. It's the opposite of a screen activity that silences a group.

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Problem-solving in the moment

Wind shifts, cord tangles, launch fails. Kids learn to adjust, retry, and think through problems without a script.

What families say about Jaques of London

What families say about our Rainbow Kite

★★★★★

"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.

Unpack and check the cord

Everything arrives ready. Spend 30 seconds checking the cord is wrapped properly, then head outside.

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Find a clear space with a breeze

Garden, park, beach, or campsite. Flat ground helps beginners. A light breeze is enough to get it airborne.

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Launch and let them run

Hold the handle, feel the pull, release. The kite does the work. Kids aged 3 and up will take it from there.

Why this matters right now

231 Years of toy-making Est. 1795. We've been building games and toys that last through childhoods and get handed down.

100+M Toys sold over our history Jaques games sit in family homes across the world. This kite joins a legacy of play that parents already trust.

3+ Years of reliable flying Built to fly every summer. The hand-finished frame and cord won't fray or split after one or two seasons.

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 our Rainbow Kite beats the plastic version

	Jaques Colourful Kids Kite - Garden Toy	Cheap Alternatives
Durability across seasons	✅	❌ Falls apart after one summer
Wind performance and stability	✅	⚠️ Needs perfect conditions to stay up
Cord strength and feel	✅	❌ Thin, tangles easily
Hand-finished quality	✅	❌ Injection moulded, no character
Guarantee and returns	✅	⚠️ 14-day only, no warranty
Heirloom potential	✅	❌ Ends up in recycling
Built by a games company	✅	⚠️ Made by a factory with no heritage

Jaques

✅ Lasts years
✅ Flies in real wind
✅ Strong cord
✅ Hand-finished
✅ 60-day guarantee
✅ Passes down
✅ Jaques-made

Cheap alternatives

❌ Single season
❌ Needs calm air
❌ Tangles fast
❌ Feels cheap
⚠️ Limited return
❌ Bin-destined
⚠️ No heritage

Ships within 2 to 3 business days. Order today, flying this weekend.

Was £19.99

Colourful Kids Kite - Garden Toy: £12.10

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

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

Questions & answers

Questions families ask before they buy

Is this really the right kite for my 4-year-old?

Yes. This Rainbow Kite is designed for children from age 3 upwards. The single-line design means no tangled mess, the handle is comfortable for small hands, and the wind performance is forgiving enough that a beginner can launch it and keep it aloft. If you're buying for a 4th or 5th birthday, this is the one. Older children and adults enjoy it too.

Will it arrive in time for our campsite trip this weekend?

If you order by 2pm today, it ships within 2 to 3 business days, so yes. If your trip is further out, you have plenty of time. We also wrap gifts beautifully at no extra cost, so it arrives ready to hand over.

What if the cord breaks or the kite tears?

We back every Rainbow Kite with a 60-day warranty covering defects in materials and hand-finishing. If something isn't right, we replace it or refund you. We also accept returns within 30 days, no quibble.

Is it worth the price when cheaper kites exist?

Worth every penny full price, as one parent told us. The difference is lifespan and joy. A plastic kite flies once or twice, then tears or gets lost. This kite flies every summer for years, gets passed to younger siblings or cousins, and doesn't break. That's pennies per game when you do the maths.

How much does it cost?

The Colourful Kids Kite - Garden Toy is £12.10 today (down from £19.99). 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.

Ships within 2 to 3 business days. Order today, flying this weekend.

Was £19.99

Colourful Kids Kite - Garden Toy: £12.10

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 toys since 1795, always by hand, always built to outlast a single season. The Rainbow Kite carries that same thinking: we hand-finish the frame, choose cord that doesn't fray, and design it so children from age 3 can launch it and feel the immediate success of flight. A toy that gets flown every summer for a decade, then passed down, is a toy that justifies itself. That's why we make it this way.

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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