Croquet · Est. 1795★★★★★ 150 reviews

The set that actually got them out every evening

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Full-size set
4 players
Solid wood mallets
Handmade box
All levels
Garden ready
30-day returns
Klarna available

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

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Real talk

What makes them actually want to go outside

You've tried everything. Then something clicks. The Reigate isn't a plastic set that warps by August. It's built properly, balanced properly, and feels like the real thing in their hands. They pick it up once and want to play again tomorrow.

You get your garden back. They get fresh air, strategy, and a game the whole family plays together.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What you're getting

This is a complete, ready-to-play set. Everything inside is built to perform and last.

Reigate Croquet Set displayed with wooden box open

In the box

Richmond mallets

Four beautifully balanced mallets, designed for control and feel. Not toys. Real tools that teach proper technique from the start. Your 6-year-old will grip them the same way a seasoned player does.

✓ Hand-finished wood construction
✓ Balanced for all playing levels
✓ Built for durability

Croquet set components laid out showing balls, hoops, and pegs

Play style

Full-size garden croquet

This is the real game. Four players, proper hoops, wooden pegs, and balls weighted for genuine play. It works on lawn. It teaches strategy, precision, and takes hours to play through.

✓ Plays 4 people
✓ Lawn-tested equipment
✓ Genuine strategy game

Handmade Jaques wooden croquet box showing storage and presentation

In the box

Handmade Jaques box

Stored in a proper wooden box, not cardboard. This protects the set and makes it feel like something worth taking care of. Kids notice. They treat it differently.

✓ Handmade presentation box
✓ Protects the set long-term
✓ Makes storage part of the ritual

Ready to reclaim your garden

Was £561.99

Reigate Croquet Set with Wooden Box: £549.00

While they play

What croquet quietly teaches

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Precision

Every shot requires aim. Develop hand-eye coordination and control naturally, through play, not instruction.

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Strategy

Plan 3 moves ahead. Croquet teaches forward thinking and consequence without feeling like a lesson.

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Fitness

Walking the lawn, bending, striking. Movement happens without anyone noticing they're being active.

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Turn-taking

Takes hours to finish. Teaches patience, observation, and how to wait your moment without losing focus.

What families say about Jaques of London

From families who got their kids outside

★★★★★

"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 set the hoops

The box opens, everything is inside, and the hoops take 2 minutes to position on the lawn. No missing pieces, no assembly required.

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Hand out the mallets

The weight and balance mean even a 6-year-old grips it properly. They feel capable the moment they hold it.

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Watch them play all evening

A single game runs long. They want to play again. By day three, they're asking to invite friends over.

Why this matters right now

4 Players Built for a family or four friends. No waiting for turns, no sitting out.

200+ Years of croquet mastery Jaques brought croquet to the UK. This set carries that heritage in every detail.

1 year Warranty Built to last, backed by Jaques. Any issue is covered.

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 set actually lasts the summer

	Jaques Reigate Croquet Set with Wooden Box	Cheap Alternatives
Mallet construction	✅	❌ Plastic grips that slip when wet
Ball weight and feel	✅	❌ Hollow balls that warp or crack
Hoop stability	✅	⚠️ Shallow pegs that pull out
Storage protection	✅	❌ Thrown in a carry bag
Real game length	✅	❌ Finishes in 10 minutes
Teaches strategy	✅	⚠️ Purely luck-based
All ages play together	✅	❌ Skill gap too wide

Jaques

✅ Real wood mallets
✅ Weighted balls
✅ Stable hoops
✅ Handmade box
✅ Hours of play
✅ Builds strategy
✅ All ages play

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic grips
❌ Hollow, warping balls
⚠️ Shallow pegs
❌ Cardboard only
❌ Quick games
⚠️ Luck-based
❌ Skill gap too wide

Ready to reclaim your garden

Was £561.99

Reigate Croquet Set with Wooden Box: £549.00

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Questions & answers

Questions from parents who bought this

Will a 6-year-old actually be able to play?

Yes. The mallets are balanced so lighter hands can control them. Croquet works because the game isn't about strength, it's about aim. A 6-year-old and a 60-year-old can play genuinely together, not one helping the other.

How long does one game actually take?

30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on skill and how serious you get. That's the point. It fills an evening. They're not bored halfway through.

What kind of lawn do I need?

Any reasonably flat garden lawn works. Grass, not concrete. The hoops don't need perfect conditions, and the set is forgiving enough for slight slopes or uneven ground.

Is this really going to last years, not months?

Yes. The wood is solid, the pegs are deep, and the box protects everything between games. Jaques has been making croquet sets since they brought the game to the UK. This is built to the same standard.

How much does it cost?

The Reigate Croquet Set with Wooden Box is £549.00 today (down from £561.99). 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.

Ready to reclaim your garden

Was £561.99

Reigate Croquet Set with Wooden Box: £549.00

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 of London invented modern croquet in 1851. We didn't just make a game, we created a way for families to spend time together outdoors, thinking, laughing, and competing without screens. The Reigate Croquet Set carries that legacy. Every mallet is balanced to teach proper play. Every detail exists because we've watched generations discover that a single game can fill an entire evening. That's why we still 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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