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The wooden croquet stand they actually want to play

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Standard · 2-3 working days

Solid wood
4-player set
Hand-finished
Carries & displays
Garden-ready
Heirloom-built
30-day returns
Klarna available

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

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Real talk

One stand. No screens. Real play.

The Reigate croquet stand arrives ready to go. Unpack it, carry it to the garden, and your 4-year-old has 90 minutes of real play without asking once. Solid wood construction means it won't tip, won't splinter, and won't end up in landfill after a season.

You get your garden back. Your child gets to learn strategy, take turns, and move her body instead of swiping a screen.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What arrives

Everything you need for 4 players. The stand itself holds the mallets, balls, and hoops until game time.

Reigate croquet stand, brown wood, fully assembled with storage

In the box

The Stand

Solid wood carry stand, 55cm wide, 59cm high. Hand-finished brown. Holds all 4-player equipment upright so nothing rolls away or cracks.

✓ Weight in hand: you know it's built to last
✓ 55cm x 25cm x 59cm when assembled
✓ Brown wood finish, no plastic hinges

Croquet mallets and balls stored in the stand

Play style

Complete 4-Player Set

4 mallets, 8 balls (2 colours), hoops, and pegs. Grip handles sized for adult hands, but 5-year-olds manage fine with two hands.

✓ No assembly required beyond the stand
✓ Hoops and pegs knock into the lawn in under 2 minutes
✓ All pieces store in the stand between games

Croquet set packed and ready to move around the garden

Play style

Carry It Anywhere

The stand has carry handles. Move it from patio to back corner, from your house to a friend's garden. Stays tidy, nothing gets lost.

✓ Shipping size: 64cm x 29cm x 9cm, packed flat
✓ Hand carries to the garden in one trip
✓ Display it by the back door or store it in a shed

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While they play

What she learns while playing

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Strategy & Turn-taking

Croquet is chess in the garden. She has to think 2 moves ahead, wait her turn, and read the court. Screen games don't ask for that.

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Hand-Eye & Aim

Every shot is different. Uneven grass, angles, other players. Her brain and body sync in ways a tablet never asks.

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Play With Others

4-player game means she talks, laughs, argues fair rules, and learns to lose without rage-quitting. Real social work.

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Being Outside

Fresh air, moving around, feeling grass under her feet. A 90-minute game outside beats 90 minutes of blue light.

What families say about Jaques of London

What parents 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

★★★★★ 4.6/5 average across 46,000+ reviews of Jaques of London on Reviews.io and Trustpilot

Get ready for life

Why real play matters

Real brain growth comes from real play.

90 min

First game takes this long

Rules are simple. Even a 4-year-old picks it up in one explanation. Then you get peace while they play.

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Players at once

The stand fits a complete set for 4. Two children play, two adults supervise or join. made for cousins visiting.

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10+

Years of use ahead

Solid wood doesn't warp. She plays at 5, at 10, at 15. You pass it to her cousin or keep it for grandchildren.

Why this matters right now

231 years Making games since 1795 Jaques has built croquet sets for British gardens for over two centuries. We still use solid wood. We still hand-finish every piece.

23,000+ Orders delivered Parents and grandparents have trusted Jaques to teach their children how to play. The Reigate stand is built on that same promise: it works.

100M+ Toys sold worldwide Over 100 million toys and games have left our workshops. Each one carries the same care and solid materials you're getting here.

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 Reigate beats the plastic stand

	Jaques Reigate Croquet Stand	Cheap Alternatives
Material	✅	❌ Plastic, cracks in sun
Weight (feels built)	✅	❌ Lightweight, flimsy
Stores equipment	✅	⚠️ Pieces scatter around house
Lasts 10+ years	✅	❌ Replace every 2-3 years
Hand-finished look	✅	❌ Cheap moulded finish
Easy to carry	✅	⚠️ Awkward to move
No assembly fuss	✅	❌ Screws, missing bolts

Jaques

✅ Solid wood
✅ Proper weight
✅ Built-in storage
✅ 10+ years
✅ Hand-finished
✅ Easy to carry
✅ No assembly

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic cracks
❌ Flimsy
❌ Pieces lost
❌ Replace fast
❌ Cheap look
❌ Hard to move
❌ Frustrating setup

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30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

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

Questions & answers

Answers to the questions we get

Is this right for a 4-year-old, or should we wait?

Start now. A 4-year-old can hold a mallet, understand 'hit the ball through the hoop', and play for 20 minutes with an adult. At 6, she'll teach younger cousins. This is the one if you're buying for a 4th or 5th birthday. For younger (under 3), try a garden game set instead.

Why does the Reigate cost more than the plastic version?

Solid wood, hand-finished, real weight in your hands, and it arrives ready to play. The plastic stand snaps after 2 seasons and you rebuy. The Reigate is played by her children. Worth every penny full price, as one mum said. That's heirloom thinking, not toy thinking.

How quickly does it ship if we need it by a birthday?

Order by 2pm and it arrives Tuesday on standard delivery. If you're panicking about a weekend party, message us and we'll check faster options. Our packaging is gift-ready: it arrives wrapped beautifully. No wrapping paper needed.

Will it last if we leave it outside?

Yes, but treat it like garden furniture. Store it in a shed over winter or under a cover. The hand-finished wood is durable. It's not teak, so a coat of linseed oil every 18 months keeps it perfect. We have a care guide with every order.

How much does it cost?

The Reigate Croquet Stand is £113.24 today (down from £219.99). 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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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 made croquet sets since the 1870s. We still use solid wood because plastic cracks and breaks. The Reigate stand is what we'd build for our own garden: real enough to last decades, simple enough that a child sets it up alone, and heavy enough that it doesn't blow away. It's a game that teaches turn-taking, strategy, and being outside. That's why we make it. That's why it matters.

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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