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

Out of their room, onto the trapeze bar

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Standard · 2-3 working days

Ages 3-7
Solid wood
No batteries
Garden-ready
Builds strength
Screen-free play
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 they forgot to ask for the iPad

Most parents put a trapeze bar up and watch the same thing happen: the tablet stays in the kitchen. Kids find their bodies again. They climb, they swing, they build the kind of tired that comes from moving, not scrolling. The Trapeze Bar from Jaques of London slots into any garden frame or climbing set and turns a backyard into a circus.

You get peace. They get stronger, braver, and a reason to stay outside.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What arrives at your door

One complete trapeze bar, ready to attach to your frame or climbing set. Everything needed except the carabiners (which you'll source to fit your own frame).

Wooden trapeze bar hanging from rope, green handles visible

In the box

Solid wood bar with green handles

Smooth, hand-finished solid wood that fits naturally in small hands. Two sturdy green wooden handles grip without splinters. Built to take years of swinging, climbing, and hanging.

✓ Solid wood bar, hand-finished
✓ Two grip handles for small hands
✓ Durable enough for daily outdoor play

Child hanging from and swinging on the trapeze bar outdoors

Play style

Built for swinging, climbing, and holding

The bar hangs from weather-resistant rope that doesn't rot or fray in sun and rain. A 3-year-old can hang. A 7-year-old can swing and spin. It moves with them as they grow stronger.

✓ Weather-resistant rope stays strong
✓ Holds kids aged 3 and up
✓ Supports real movement and play

Child gripping the green handles of the trapeze bar

Play style

Handles scaled for small hands

The two green handles are spaced and shaped so a 3, 4, or 5-year-old can grip safely without adult help once it's hung. They build grip strength and confidence every time they hold on.

✓ Handles fit small hands naturally
✓ Encourages independent play
✓ Builds grip and upper body strength

Ships within 2-3 business days. 60-day warranty.

Was £32.99

Trapeze Bar - Wooden Trapeze Swing: £20.50

While they play

What grows quietly while they play

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Upper body strength

Hanging and swinging build shoulders, arms, and core without a gym. Kids build real strength doing what feels like pure play.

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Balance and coordination

Moving on an unstable bar teaches the body how to adjust. Better balance shows up in running, climbing, and confidence.

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Courage and resilience

Mastering a new grip or a higher swing builds real belief. The kind that sticks with them into school and beyond.

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A love of being outdoors

Once they discover what their body can do in the garden, screens feel less urgent. The outdoors becomes the default.

What families say about Jaques of London

What parents see when they install it

★★★★★

"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.

2-3 days

Arrives, bolts to your frame

Unbox, check the rope and handles, attach to your climbing frame or swing set using your own carabiners. No tools needed beyond what you already have.

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First play

They touch it, they own it

Most kids grip those handles within minutes. It's their size. It asks their body to work. They stay outside.

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The quiet win

Screens stay inside

You get 20, 30, sometimes 60 minutes back because the trapeze bar is more interesting than the iPad. And they're getting stronger every session.

Why this matters right now

231 years Making toys kids actually play with Est. 1795. Jaques of London has been building games and outdoor equipment for 16 generations of families. This trapeze bar is made the same way: solid materials, no shortcuts, built to last.

Over 100 million Toys and games sold We know what works because parents have been telling us for more than two centuries. Solid wood outdoors? Proven.

60 days To decide it's for you Hang it, play on it, make sure it fits your frame and your child. 60-day warranty means you're not gambling on whether your kid will actually use it.

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 solid wood beats the plastic version

	Jaques Trapeze Bar - Wooden Trapeze Swing	Cheap Alternatives
Material	✅	Solid wood, hand-finished
Durability	✅	Lasts 5, 10, sometimes 15 years of daily play
Weather-resistant rope	✅	Won't rot or fray in rain or sun
Sized for small hands	✅	Handles scale to 3-7yo, not adult-sized
No assembly	✅	Attaches to existing frame in 5 minutes
Passed down	✅	Holds up to siblings and cousin hand-me-downs
Plastic trapeze from big box	❌	Cracks, rope frays, handles split within 2-3 years

Jaques

✅ Solid wood
✅ Lasts years
✅ All-weather rope
✅ Child-scaled
✅ No assembly
✅ Hand-me-down ready
✅ Worth it

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic
❌ 2-3 years max
❌ Rope rots
❌ Adult-sized
❌ Hours to build
❌ Falls apart
❌ Throwaway cost

Ships within 2-3 business days. 60-day warranty.

Was £32.99

Trapeze Bar - Wooden Trapeze Swing: £20.50

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

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

Questions & answers

Questions parents ask (before and after)

Will it fit my frame?

The trapeze bar works with most garden climbing frames and swing sets. You'll attach it using carabiners, which you source to fit your specific frame. If you're unsure, check the attachment points on your existing frame or email us the model and we'll confirm.

What age can they start?

Age 3 and up. A 3-year-old can hang and swing with an adult nearby. By 5 or 6, most kids are independent on it. The handles are scaled for small hands, so a 7-year-old still grips comfortably. As they grow stronger, they do more.

How long does it actually last?

Solid wood and weather-resistant rope hold up to 5-15 years of daily play, depending on weather and how hard they go. We've had parents report their bar outlasting two or three generations of kids. The 60-day warranty covers defects; normal wear doesn't void it.

Do I need anything else?

Yes, carabiners to attach the rope to your frame. You'll source these based on your frame's anchor points. The bar, rope, and handles come with you. No batteries, no assembly tools, no missing pieces.

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.

Ships within 2-3 business days. 60-day warranty.

Was £32.99

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 of London has been building outdoor games and equipment since 1795. We learned early that solid wood lasts, that good rope doesn't rot, and that children will play outside if you give them something real to do. The Trapeze Bar is no different. It's not a gadget or a trend. It's what happens when you stop treating outdoor play as a luxury and start building it like it's supposed to last. Which it does.

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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