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

The weekend they remember you for

£27.99

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🛡️ 30-day full refund, no questions. Fewer than 30 returns from 23,000+ orders.

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Standard · 2-3 working days

Play in 5 mins
2 paddles + balls
Ages 3+
Screen-free fun
Carry case included
No batteries
30-day returns
Klarna available

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

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Real talk

The 20 minutes she didn't ask for the iPad

Most outdoor games sit in the shed. This one doesn't. The pickleball set is light enough for a 4-year-old to carry, balanced enough for a beginner to hit the ball, and simple enough that you spend zero time on rules. Everyone plays. Everyone wins a point.

You get a guilt-free afternoon. She gets coordination, fresh air, and the kind of tired that means actual bedtime.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What arrives at your door

Everything needed to play. Nothing extra to buy or assemble.

Two pickleball paddles with comfortable grips

In the box

2 Pickleball Paddles

Well-balanced, lightweight, and designed for small hands to grip safely. Suitable for ages 3 and up, from first-timers to recreational players.

✓ Comfortable grip for young players
✓ Lightweight for easy handling
✓ Hand-finished wood construction

Two lightweight pickle balls ready for play

In the box

2 Lightweight Pickle Balls

Soft, forgiving balls that are easy to hit and safe for garden play. No broken windows, no bruised shins.

✓ Soft impact, safe for families
✓ Easy to spot in the garden
✓ Durable for repeated rallies

In the box

Carry Case

Everything packs flat and neat. Storage at home, or throw it in the car for the park, the beach, or holidays.

✓ Neat storage at home
✓ Easy to take on holiday
✓ Protects paddles and balls

Order by 2pm, it ships within 2,3 business days

Pickleball Set: £27.99

While they play

What they quietly learn while playing

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Hand-eye coordination

Tracking a moving ball and timing the paddle hit builds the neural pathways schools look for before Year 1.

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Active play stamina

Pickleball rallies keep kids moving without the stop-start of team sports. One game is 15,20 minutes of actual activity.

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Social turns and winning together

It's played in pairs or groups, so she learns to support her partner and celebrate shared wins, not just her own score.

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Pattern recognition

Every rally teaches where the ball goes and how the paddle angles change direction. The foundation of strategic play.

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

★★★★★ 4.8/5 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.

5 mins

Unpack and play starts

No net to erect, no rules to read. Set the paddles down and hit. Seriously.

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20 mins

First rallies land

Kids hit it back. The ball comes back. Everyone cheers. That's the whole game at this age.

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60 mins

She's tired, you're calm

Real movement, real focus, zero screens asked for. Bedtime is easier. You're the parent who did that.

Why this matters right now

Est. 1795 Britain's oldest games company We've been teaching families how to play together for 231 years. This set carries that same care for real play, not hype.

23,000+ Orders in the last 12 months Parents and grandparents trust Jaques because our toys work, last, and don't end up in landfill after a week.

Screen-free No batteries, no app, no learning curve The pickleball set works exactly as it looks. Hand it over and step back.

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 pickleball set, not the plastic one from the supermarket

	Jaques Pickleball Set	Cheap Alternatives
Paddle balance	✅	❌ Lightweight but flimsy
Comfortable grip for small hands	✅	⚠️ Often too thick or slippery
Ball durability after 50+ rallies	✅	❌ Cracks or loses shape
Carry case included	✅	❌ Loose in a plastic bag
30-day returns guarantee	✅	❌ Final sale only
2,3 business day shipping	✅	⚠️ 1,2 weeks standard
Still playable next summer	✅	❌ Falls apart or lost by July

Jaques

✅ Balanced paddles
✅ Safe small grips
✅ Durable balls
✅ Carry case
✅ 30-day returns
✅ Fast delivery
✅ Year-round play

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic, breaks fast
❌ Too thick for kids
❌ Cracks within weeks
❌ Loose in a bag
❌ No returns offered
⚠️ Weeks to arrive
❌ Landfill by August

Order by 2pm, it ships within 2,3 business days

Pickleball Set: £27.99

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

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

Questions & answers

Questions screen-time-conscious parents ask

Is this the right pickleball set for a 4-year-old?

Yes. It's designed for ages 3+, which means the paddles are light, the balls are soft, and there are no small-parts choking hazards. If you're buying for a 5th birthday or as a gift for someone else's child, this is the one. The play rules are simple enough that a 3-year-old can hit it, but advanced enough to grow with them into Year 2 and beyond.

How long will it actually last?

Our paddles are hand-finished wood, not injection-moulded plastic. Treated properly, they last years of regular garden play. Parents tell us their sets outlive the garden shed. We also offer a 30-day returns window and a 60-day warranty, so if there's a fault, we sort it.

What if she gets bored after a week?

Pickleball teaches real coordination and social play, so boredom is rare. But if the set doesn't work for your family, you have 30 days to return it. No questions, full refund. That said, Catherine McCulloch called it a 'perfect gift for any baby's 1st birthday' and Manda Monium said it's 'worth every penny full price' after a year of regular play, so the odds are in your favour.

When will it arrive if I order this week?

Order by 2pm and it ships within 2,3 business days. If you're ordering for a birthday, we'll get it to you in time. Leigh Hemmings wrote that her set 'arrived next day, saved Christmas', so we know speed matters to families in a rush.

How much does it cost?

The Pickleball Set is £27.99 today. 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, it ships within 2,3 business days

Pickleball Set: £27.99

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.

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing outdoor games for a reason: it's easy to learn, hard to master, and it gets families talking and moving together. We've been making games for 231 years because we believe that's how childhood should work. This set carries that philosophy. No gimmicks, no screens, no batteries. Just two paddles, two balls, and the kind of afternoon you'll actually remember.

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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