Garden Toy · Est. 1795★★★★★ 150 reviews

The kite that pulls the whole family outside

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Standard · 2-3 working days

Age 3+
Single line
No assembly
Screen-free
Ships 2-3 days
Outdoor play
30-day returns
Klarna available

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

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Real talk

The moment she stopped asking for the iPad

This isn't a complicated gadget. It's a kite with a grip handle, a strong single-line cord, and enough rainbow colour to make the garden feel like an adventure. Kids aged 3 to 7 fly it, the 4-year-olds just need eyes on them. It works on day one.

You get an afternoon without screens, your child gets fresh air and the confidence that comes from making something move through the sky.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What arrives at your door

The kite ready to fly, with easy-grip handle and strong single-line cord. No extras needed, no hunting for batteries or instructions.

In the box

The Rainbow Kite

Vibrant rainbow design in solid colour blocks. Single-line cord for beginners. Easy-grip handle sized for small hands. No assembly, no loose parts.

✓ Rainbow-coloured nylon sail
✓ Lightweight, strong single-line cord
✓ Child-sized grip handle

Child running through garden with kite airborne

Play style

Garden, park, or beach

Flies in light wind. Kids aged 3+ launch it by running. No special setup. Garden enough? This works. Beach trip? Even better.

✓ Flies in gentle to moderate wind
✓ Suitable from age 3 with supervision
✓ Works on grass, sand, open spaces

Built to last

Made to survive

Solid construction, not plastic-bag thin. The cord won't snap if the wind gusts. The handle won't splinter. 60-day warranty covers any fault.

✓ Strong single-line cord
✓ Durable grip handle
✓ 60-day warranty included

Order by 2pm, arrives 2-3 business days

Was £21.99

Colourful Kids Kite - Garden Toy: £12.10

While they play

What playing with a kite quietly teaches

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Coordination

Running while steering. Watching the sky. Hand and eye working together. No controller needed.

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Reading the wind

Kids learn cause and effect fast. More wind, kite soars higher. No wind, they troubleshoot. Real physics.

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Movement and stamina

This isn't sitting. It's running, adjusting, laughing. 20 minutes of actual play outdoors.

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Confidence in doing

They launched it. They flew it. They made it happen. Screen games hand out wins; kites demand effort and reward it.

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

★★★★★ 4.5/5 from 67 reviews of this product · 4.6 average across 46,000+ Jaques reviews on Reviews.io and Trustpilot

Get ready for life

Why real play matters

Real brain growth comes from real play.

23,000+

Orders already flying

Parents and grandparents have chosen Jaques kites for screen-free afternoons. Over 231 years, we've learned what gets kids outside.

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60 days

Peace of mind guarantee

Not perfect? Return it. Our returns policy gives you until 31 January 2027 to be certain.

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2-3 days

Delivery in time for weekends

Order by 2pm, your kite ships within 1 business day. Flying by the weekend.

Why this matters right now

Est. 1795 Britain's oldest games company We've been making toys and games before gardens had fences. That focus on play, outdoors and in, hasn't wavered.

100 million+ Toys sold over 231 years Not a new brand counting in thousands. Real families, real playdays, real memories with Jaques toys in their hands.

Single line No learning curve A 3-year-old with supervision can fly this. A 7-year-old will master tricks. You don't need to be a kite expert.

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 kite, not the cheap plastic one from the supermarket

	Jaques Colourful Kids Kite - Garden Toy	Cheap Alternatives
Cord strength	✅	❌ Snaps in wind or when caught
Handle durability	✅	❌ Splinters, cracks, breaks
Flies first time	✅	⚠️ Needs multiple attempts or returns
Warranty	✅	❌ No protection if fault occurs
Passed on to siblings or cousins	✅	❌ Falls apart after one season
Colour stays bright	✅	⚠️ Fades or bleeds in sun
Cost per year of play	✅	⚠️ Cheap upfront, expensive to replace

Jaques

✅ Cord won't snap
✅ Handle built to grip
✅ Flies immediately
✅ 60-day warranty
✅ Passed on to next child
✅ Colours stay bright
✅ Pays for itself in seasons

Cheap alternatives

❌ Breaks under wind
❌ Cheap plastic fails
❌ Takes multiple tries
❌ No safety net
❌ Single-use toy
❌ Fades or bleeds
❌ Keeps breaking

Order by 2pm, arrives 2-3 business days

Was £21.99

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 parents ask before ordering

Is this the right kite for my 4-year-old's birthday?

Yes. This is the one for ages 3 to 7. Your 4-year-old will fly it with you watching. By 5 or 6, they'll do it solo. If you're buying for a younger sibling, wait until age 3. Grandparents often order this as the 'safe bet' birthday gift, it never sits in a cupboard.

What's the difference between this and the plastic kite at the toy shop?

The cord on cheap plastic kites snaps the first time the wind gusts. The handle splinters. Ours won't. A parent told us, 'Not the usual tat from China', that's the difference. Worth every penny full price, as another put it. This kite gets passed to the next child and still flies.

How long does it take to arrive?

We ship within 2-3 business days. Order by 2pm and it goes out that day. Most customers see it by the weekend. If it's for a birthday and you're cutting it close, our gift wrapping option lets grandparents open something beautiful, the packaging is our most-praised feature.

What if we're not happy with it?

30-day returns, no questions. We also offer a 60-day warranty on faults. You have until 31 January 2027 to be certain. But most parents keep it, one told us it 'arrived next day and saved Christmas.' It's the gift that works.

How much does it cost?

The Colourful Kids Kite - Garden Toy is £12.10 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.

Order by 2pm, arrives 2-3 business days

Was £21.99

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.

In 1795, Jaques of London began making games to get families playing together. 231 years later, that mission hasn't changed. We make toys that pull children away from screens and into the garden, the park, the moment. This Rainbow Kite flies on the same principle: simple, strong, no batteries or apps required. When your child masters it, they pass it to a friend or a younger sibling. That's durability. That's what we've learned over two centuries.

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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