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

Hang it once. They'll ask to use it every Saturday.

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Builds strength fast
Grows with them
Fits most frames
Weather-proof rope
Solid wood bar
Ages 3 and up
30-day returns
Klarna available

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

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Real talk

The Saturday project that sticks around

You install the Trapeze Bar once onto your garden frame or climbing structure. Then it becomes the thing they won't stop doing. No batteries, no screen time negotiation, just real physical play that actually tires them out before bedtime. Built from solid wood and weather-resistant rope, it's made to handle whatever your garden throws at it.

Bonus: watching them nail that first confident swing, grip both handles, and stretch across? That's the win you came for.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What arrives at your door

Everything you need to bolt it on and step back. No carabiners included; you'll attach it to your existing frame using your own hardware.

Trapeze bar suspended from frame with green handles visible

In the box

Wooden trapeze bar with handles

One solid wood bar, two bright green handles gripped tight. The whole assembly hangs from a single point, ready to swing. Weather-sealed and smooth to the touch.

✓ Solid wood construction
✓ Two sturdy green handles
✓ Weather-resistant rope included

Young child swinging confidently on the trapeze bar

Play style

Swing, grip, and stretch

Kids grab both handles and swing. It builds their grip strength, core stability, and balance in one fluid motion. Works for solo play or spotting them as they go.

✓ Encourages active movement
✓ Safe for ages 3 and up
✓ Supports adventurous play

Child holding both green handles while suspended

Play style

Confidence and control

The ergonomic green handles are easy for small hands to grip. As they hang and swing, they're building the kind of strength and body awareness that carries into other sports and activities.

✓ Fits small to adult hands
✓ Teaches body control
✓ Builds real physical confidence

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While they play

What happens while they play

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Upper body strength

Hanging and swinging recruits shoulders, arms, and back. No gym membership, no nagging. Just natural resistance play.

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Balance and coordination

Gripping, swinging, and shifting weight teaches the body spatial awareness and control that shows up in everything they do.

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Confidence and resilience

Each time they master a new swing or hold a bit longer, they're building genuine self-belief. Not the hollow kind. The real kind.

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A love of outdoors

The more time outside moving, the less time they're asking for screens. And the more time you get to actually play together.

What families say about Jaques of London

Parents and kids agree

★★★★★

"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.

Age it's made for

From wobbly first grabs to confident swings, the Trapeze Bar grows with them. Toddlers start here, and older kids keep coming back for bigger challenges.

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60 days

Peace of mind guarantee

If it's not right for your garden or your crew, you've got 60 days to sort it out. We stand behind what we make.

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Ships fast

Ready in 2-3 business days

No long waits. The Trapeze Bar arrives packed and ready to bolt on, so you can turn your garden into a proper play space sooner.

Why this matters right now

228 Years of making games and toys Jaques was building outdoor play in 1795. We know what works because we've watched generations play.

Solid wood Frame that lasts through seasons Weather-resistant rope and wood that ages well. This isn't a one-season wonder. It's built to be the fixture in your garden.

One setup Then endless play Mount it once on your climbing frame. No fiddling, no maintenance dance. Just real outdoor play, week after week.

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 the Trapeze Bar wins

	Jaques Trapeze Bar - Wooden Trapeze Swing	Cheap Alternatives
Builds real strength	✅	❌ Plastic swings go nowhere
Solid wood construction	✅	⚠️ Metal rusts, plastic fades
Weather-proof and lasting	✅	❌ Ropes fray, handles crack
Fits most garden frames	✅	⚠️ Some need custom brackets
Ages 3 to adult	✅	❌ Outgrown in a year
Sets up in minutes	✅	❌ Assembly takes all weekend
No carabiners to source	✅	⚠️ You source and fit separately

Jaques

✅ Real strength building
✅ Solid wood lasts
✅ All-weather tough
✅ Universal fit
✅ Grows with them
✅ Quick setup
✅ Rope included

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic stays weak
❌ Metal rusts fast
❌ Plastic cracks
⚠️ Frame-dependent
❌ Outgrown quick
❌ Hours of work
⚠️ Source separately

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30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

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

Questions & answers

Straight answers about the Trapeze Bar

Will it fit my garden frame?

The Trapeze Bar hangs from a single attachment point, so it works with most climbing frames and swing sets. You'll need carabiners or bolts of your own to secure it. Check your frame's top beam or attachment point before ordering to be sure.

Is it safe for my 3-year-old?

Yes, it's designed from age 3 up. The handles are sized for smaller hands, and the solid wood bar is smooth. Supervision is always smart with any climbing or swinging play, especially at first. Most kids find their confidence fast once they see how easy it is to grip.

What's the rope made from?

Weather-resistant rope that can handle rain, sun, and regular outdoor wear. It won't fray quickly or absorb water like cheap rope does. The whole thing is sealed to last through seasons of play.

What if my kids break it or I change my mind?

You've got 60 days to return or swap it out, no questions asked. We stand behind what we make, and if it's not working for your garden or your crew, we sort it.

How much does it cost?

The Trapeze Bar - Wooden Trapeze Swing is £20.50 today (down from £32.99). 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.

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Trapeze Bar - Wooden Trapeze Swing: £20.50

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 crafting outdoor play since 1795. The Trapeze Bar sits in that tradition: solid wood, honest design, no gimmicks. We make it because real play, the kind that builds strength and confidence, happens when kids are outside moving. Not because it's trendy, but because it works. That green-handled bar, the smooth wood, the rope that doesn't fray: all of it comes from watching what lasts, what holds up, what kids actually keep reaching for. This is how we've always done it.

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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