Turn the Garden Into a Whole Day Out.
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What's in the box
Three activities. All afternoon outside.
Rockets that fly, bugs to find, and a pavement waiting to be covered in colour. Three completely different activities, one brilliant box, ages 3 and up.
Rocket Launcher Set
Press the launch pad and watch foam rockets blast up to 30 feet into the air. They learn about force and motion without knowing it. You just watch them run around retrieving them and doing it again.
- ✓ Soft foam rockets, safe for ages 3+
- ✓ No batteries, no app, no fuss
- ✓ Works indoors or outside
Bug Hunting Explorer Kit
A proper kit for a proper expedition: binoculars, magnifying glass, compass, tweezers, and a collection container. Every garden becomes a field station. Every stone holds something worth investigating.
- ✓ Binoculars, magnifying glass & compass
- ✓ Tweezers & specimen container
- ✓ Encourages real observation skills
Giant Outdoor Chalks
Twenty chunky chalk sticks in seven colours. The pavement, the patio, the path: all of it becomes a canvas. Hopscotch, murals, obstacle courses. Washes clean with rain or a quick hose.
- ✓ 20 sticks in 7 vibrant colours
- ✓ Chunky grip, easy for small hands
- ✓ Washes clean with water
Rockets, bugs and chalks. All afternoon sorted.
Explorer Activity Set: £32.50
What 200+ families are saying
They didn't expect three activities to fill an entire afternoon.
"My 4-year-old has asked to go outside every day since this arrived. The rockets are a hit with the whole family: my husband's probably launched them more than the kids. The bug kit keeps her occupied on her own for ages, which is a miracle."
"Bought for a birthday and it was the star of the party. Every child wanted a turn with the rocket launcher. By the end of the afternoon the driveway was completely covered in chalk art. Exactly what a 5-year-old's birthday should look like."
"The bug kit is genuinely impressive for the price. Proper binoculars, a magnifying glass that actually works, a compass. My son found a woodlouse, named it Gerald, and spent 20 minutes studying it. That's worth the whole set on its own."
"Three activities means three different moods are covered. Energetic? Rockets. Curious? Bugs. Creative? Chalks. My kids never get bored because there's always something different to switch to. Genuinely the most used toy we own."
"The chalks are massive and chunky, perfect for a 3-year-old's grip. She drew a 'rainbow house' that took up the entire patio. Washed off perfectly with the hose. We've gone through both sets and will be buying more. The quality is obvious."
"My son is 6 and still asks for the bug kit every time we go to the park. It's become his standard outdoor kit. The fact that it comes in a set with the rockets and chalks made it a brilliant gift, one box, genuinely packed with things to do."
"The rocket launcher is so simple and so satisfying. No instructions needed. My 3-year-old figured it out in about ten seconds, then spent the next hour running across the garden. I didn't check my phone once. That's a first."
"We live in a flat with a small communal garden. I wasn't sure how much we'd use this but it's been incredible. The bug kit works perfectly in a small patch of grass. The chalks turn the path into an art studio. Best outdoor purchase we've made."
"Bought for twins, aged 5. One loves the rockets, one loves the bugs. They've stopped fighting over things because they've each found their favourite. The chalk keeps them both happy when energy runs out. Genuinely the best thing I've bought this year."
How it works
Open the box. Head outside.
Pick an activity
Rockets, bug hunt, or chalks. All three are ready straight out of the box.
Head outside
Garden, park, or pavement. Any outdoor space becomes a play space.
Switch it up
When rockets lose their novelty, pull out the bug kit. When the bug hunt ends, break out the chalks.
Why this matters right now
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Jaques Explorer Set vs. the alternatives
| Jaques Explorer Activity Set | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 complete activities in one box | ✅ | ❌ One activity only |
| Full bug explorer kit with binoculars & compass | ✅ | ❌ Minimal tools |
| 20 chunky chalk sticks, 7 colours | ✅ | ❌ 6–8 small sticks |
| Safety tested · UK & EU certified | ✅ | ⚠️ Often untested |
| Beautifully gift-boxed, ready to give | ✅ | ❌ Basic packaging |
| 230 years of play expertise | ✅ | ❌ No heritage |
| 30-day money-back guarantee | ✅ | ❌ |
- ✅ 3 complete activities
- ✅ Full bug explorer kit
- ✅ 20 chalk sticks
- ✅ Safety certified
- ✅ Gift-boxed
- ✅ 230 years expertise
- ✅ 30-day guarantee
- ❌ One activity only
- ❌ Minimal tools
- ❌ 6–8 small sticks
- ⚠️ Often untested
- ❌ Basic packaging
- ❌ No heritage
- ❌ No guarantee
Rockets, bugs and chalks. All afternoon sorted.
Explorer Activity Set: £32.50
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Questions & answers
Everything parents ask before buying
What ages is the set suitable for?
Ages 3 and up. The rockets and chalks are immediately accessible for 3-year-olds: simple, physical, satisfying. The bug kit adds layers of interest as children get older and begin identifying what they find. We've had reports of 8 and 9-year-olds still using the explorer kit on nature walks.
Are the rockets safe for young children?
Yes. The rockets are soft foam, completely safe for ages 3 and up. They launch when you press the pad, fly up to around 30 feet, and land softly. No sharp edges, no springs, no batteries. The foam material means there's no risk of injury if they land on someone, which they will.
Do the chalks really wash off?
Yes, completely. Rain washes them off naturally, or a hose finishes the job in seconds. They're formulated for pavements and outdoor surfaces. They do not wash off clothing as readily, so the usual rule applies: don't wear anything you'd mind getting colourful.
What's in the bug explorer kit exactly?
Binoculars, magnifying glass, compass, tweezers, and a collection container with a lid. Everything a child needs for a proper nature expedition. The binoculars work at child scale and the magnifying glass has a genuine lens. It's a real explorer kit, not a toy version of one.
Does it work as a gift?
Reliably one of our best-received gifts. It arrives in excellent packaging and the three-activity format makes it feel genuinely substantial. Children understand immediately what it is and the excitement is instant. It's particularly good for any child who's been spending too much time on screens: it's the opposite of passive.
What's your returns policy?
30 days, full refund, no conditions. Return it for any reason and we'll refund in full within 3 business days. We stand behind everything we make.
Rockets, bugs and chalks. All afternoon sorted.
Explorer Activity Set: £32.50
Our story
The garden is underused. This fixes that.
My family has been making toys since 1795. We invented croquet, table tennis, the Staunton chess set. Not one of them needed a battery.
Children know the garden is interesting. They just need someone to hand them the right tools and get out of the way.
That's what this set is.
Joe, Jaques of London
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