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

The wooden nature scavenger hunt they keep coming back to

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Standard · 2-3 working days

No screens needed
Ages 3-7
Garden or park ready
Builds observation skills
Solo or group play
Solid wood cards
30-day returns
Klarna available

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

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Real talk

20 minutes without mentioning the iPad

You know the feeling: the moment you hand them an outdoor game that actually holds their attention. Nature Scavenger Hunt does exactly that. The cards guide children to spot leaves, shapes, colours, and textures in real life. No batteries, no charging, no screens.

For you, that's 20 minutes,or more,where the garden becomes the entertainment. For them, it's real exploring, real discovery, real play.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What comes with your Nature Scavenger Hunt

A complete set of solid wood cards designed to work in any outdoor space, from back gardens to woodland walks.

Nature Scavenger Hunt card game laid out showing cards and gameplay

In the box

Complete card set

Durable solid wood cards with clues and pictures. Each card prompts children to find something in nature: a smooth stone, a red leaf, something that moves, textures to feel. Built to last through seasons of outdoor play.

✓ 20+ clue cards, wood construction
✓ Fits in a hand-sized box, takes anywhere
✓ No pieces to lose or break off

Child exploring outdoors with Nature Scavenger Hunt cards

Play style

Solo or together

One child can play alone, crossing off what they find. Two or three can turn it into a hunt, comparing what they spot and working as a team. Adults step back; children take the lead.

✓ Hold their focus 15-30 minutes per game
✓ Works in any garden, park or woodland
✓ Teaches observation without lecturing

Close-up of Nature Scavenger Hunt cards showing picture clues and wooden finish

In the box

Picture and word clues

Each card shows both a picture and simple words. Your 3-year-old follows the pictures. Your 5-year-old starts reading. No child gets left behind; the game grows with them.

✓ Ages 3 to 7 play the same set
✓ Clues are visual, not text-heavy
✓ Child-led pacing, no winning or losing

Ships within 2-3 business days

Nature Scavenger Hunt: £10.00

While they play

What they're quietly building while they play

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Observation

Spotting details,a rough surface, a living thing, a shadow,trains the eye and builds focus in real time, outdoors.

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Curiosity

Every card poses a small mystery. Children ask questions, turn over stones, listen to birdsong. The garden becomes a puzzle to solve.

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Early literacy

They see words on each card alongside pictures. Older children begin matching word to object without any pressure to 'read correctly'.

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Teamwork

Playing together means talking about what they find, helping each other hunt, celebrating discoveries. No competition, all collaboration.

What families say about Jaques of London

Parents and grandparents on this one

★★★★★

"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 from 6 reviews of this product · 4.6 average across 46,000+ Jaques reviews on Reviews.io and Trustpilot

Get ready for life

Why real play matters

Real brain growth comes from real play.

100M+

Toys made over 231 years

Since 1795, Jaques has built games children return to year after year. This one carries that same weight and care.

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23,000+

Orders in the last 2 years

Families are choosing this over plastic versions because it lasts, travels, and doesn't need charging or apps.

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60 days

Warranty and returns guarantee

If it doesn't deliver what you need, you have 60 days to return it, no questions asked.

Why this matters right now

2-3 days From order to doorstep Order before 2pm and most orders arrive next working day. Gift-wrapped packaging included, so it arrives ready to give or open.

Ages 3-7 Grows with your child A 3-year-old follows pictures and colours. A 6-year-old reads clues and leads the hunt. One set plays for years.

Solid wood Hand-finished cards Not laminated card or plastic. Real wood, textured finish, weight you can feel. Built to survive outdoor weather and eager hands.

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 over the plastic version from the supermarket

	Jaques Nature Scavenger Hunt	Cheap Alternatives
Material and durability	✅	❌ Cardboard softens; pieces go missing
Years of play	✅	❌ Breaks after one season
No batteries or charging	✅	❌ Needs an app or screen
Grows with your child	✅	⚠️ Single age level only
Teaches observation, not answers	✅	❌ Just a quiz, not discovery
Fits in your pocket or rucksack	✅	⚠️ Bulky storage needed
60-day returns, heirloom quality	✅	❌ Disposable toy, no guarantee

Jaques

✅ Solid wood cards
✅ Lasts for years
✅ Screen-free play
✅ Ages 3-7 included
✅ Real exploration, not quizzes
✅ Pocketable design
✅ Full returns guarantee

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic wears out fast
❌ One season of play
❌ Needs apps and screens
⚠️ Single age only
❌ Just surface-level games
❌ Takes up storage
❌ Throwaway toys

Ships within 2-3 business days

Nature Scavenger Hunt: £10.00

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

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

Questions & answers

Questions, answered

Is this right for my 4-year-old? (Or my 3-year-old, or my 6-year-old?)

Yes to all. The pictures work for 3-year-olds; the words start teaching reading for 5-year-olds; the open-ended searching keeps 6-year-olds engaged. One parent told us: 'Perfect gift for any age.' You're buying a set that grows with them, not a one-year toy.

Will it actually hold their attention, or is it one of those things they try once?

The clues change the hunt each time. They're not following a checklist; they're searching and finding. Parents report 20-30 minutes of real outdoor play, and they ask to go back out the next day. One Mum said the 20 minutes without an iPad request was the win. If it doesn't deliver, you have 60 days to return it.

Isn't this expensive for a card game?

It's solid wood, hand-finished, and designed to last. One parent said it's 'worth every penny.' You're not replacing it each year like you would a plastic version. Play it twice a month for 3 years, and that's pence per play. Plus, many families pass it on to younger siblings or cousins. It's an heirloom, not a disposable toy.

When will it arrive? We're buying for a birthday.

Ships within 2-3 business days. Order before 2pm today and it arrives by next week. It comes gift-wrapped, ready to give. If you need it faster, let us know at checkout,we've had orders arrive the next day. And if it doesn't arrive in time for any reason, returns are free until 31 January 2027.

How much does it cost?

The Nature Scavenger Hunt is £10.00 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.

Ships within 2-3 business days

Nature Scavenger Hunt: £10.00

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 was founded in 1795 by the idea that games should teach, connect, and last. Nature Scavenger Hunt carries that DNA. We built it from solid wood because screens are doing the heavy lifting in every family's life now. This game puts the child back in control, outdoors, using their eyes and curiosity instead of a button. The clues are open-ended so a 3-year-old and a 7-year-old play together. It fits in a rucksack and works in any garden, park, or wood. Over 23,000 families are already using it. We think it will become the one game your child asks for again and again.

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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