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

Out of their room, onto the trapeze bar

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Standard · 2-3 working days

Solid wood
Ages 3+
Weather-resistant
No assembly
Garden frame fit
2-3 day ship
30-day returns
Klarna available

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

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Real talk

Built once, played for years

This isn't the trapeze bar you replace in 18 months. Solid wood, hand-finished handles, rope that doesn't fray, and a weight that says 'this will be here when your grandchild visits'. You buy it, hang it, and it works.

Your child builds real strength and coordination outdoors, away from screens. You buy it once.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What arrives

One complete trapeze bar, ready to attach. No carabiners needed if you're using it with an existing climbing frame or play set.

In the box

The trapeze bar

Solid wood construction with two sturdy green handles. Smooth finish, no splinters, weight in the hands that feels built to last.

✓ Solid wood bar with green handles
✓ Weather-resistant rope
✓ Ready to hang on any frame

Play style

Swing and stretch

Kids aged 3 and up swing, hang, and build grip strength. Works on garden frames, pergolas, or any sturdy attachment point with a rope.

✓ Suitable from age 3 upwards
✓ Builds coordination and balance
✓ Active outdoor play, no screen time

Close-up of child gripping the green handles

Play style

Hand-finished grip

Green handles are smooth to grip but textured enough for small hands to hold securely. Designed for confident play, not slipping.

✓ Ergonomic handle shape
✓ Safe for small hands
✓ Encourages independent play

Ships within 2-3 business days

Was £32.99

Trapeze Bar - Wooden Trapeze Swing: £20.50

While they play

What grows while they play

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Arm and core strength

Hanging and swinging builds muscle groups that tablets don't touch. Grip, shoulders, back, all working together outdoors.

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Balance and coordination

The trapeze teaches body awareness. Kids learn how their weight shifts, how their limbs move together, at their own pace.

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Courage and resilience

Mastering the swing teaches kids to try, wobble, catch themselves, and try again. Real confidence, earned outdoors.

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A lifetime outdoors

Once they've fallen in love with the trapeze, they've fallen in love with the garden. No screen can compete with that.

What families say about Jaques of London

What parents and grandparents 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

★★★★★ 4.8/5 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.

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Buyers chose this for ages 3,7

Perfect gift for a 6th birthday or a Tuesday surprise. Works the moment it arrives.

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Day warranty covers everything

Damage, rope fray, wobbly attachment. We fix it or replace it. Peace of mind included.

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Years of making things that last

Est. 1795. The trapeze bar is made the way Jaques has always made play equipment: to survive childhood and earn its place in family stories.

Why this matters right now

Over 100 million toys and games sold Since 1795. Families who bought once and never looked back.

23,000+ orders in the last 12 months Parents and grandparents choosing Jaques when they want something that works.

2-3 business days to your door Order today, your child is swinging by the weekend. Fast enough for last-minute gifts, reliable enough for planners.

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 trapeze bar outlasts the rest

	Jaques Trapeze Bar - Wooden Trapeze Swing	Cheap Alternatives
Material	✅	❌ Plastic or MDF degrades in UV
Hand-finished handles	✅	❌ Rough, splinter-prone plastic
Weather-resistant rope	✅	⚠️ Frays after 1-2 seasons
60-day returns	✅	❌ Non-returnable or 14-day only
Fits any garden frame	✅	⚠️ Fits brand-specific frames only
Made for ages 3,99	✅	❌ Weight limit or age cap
Est. 1795 warranty	✅	⚠️ Generic 1-year promise

Jaques

✅ Solid wood
✅ Finished handles
✅ Weather rope
✅ 60-day returns
✅ Any frame fits
✅ Ages 3 to adult
✅ 231-year promise

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic cracks
❌ Splinters fast
⚠️ Rope frays
❌ 14 days only
⚠️ Frame-specific
❌ Weight limits
⚠️ Generic warranty

Ships within 2-3 business days

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 from buyers like you

What age is it actually for?

Ages 3 and up. At 3, they're grabbing and swinging. By 6 or 7, they're mastering tricks. By 10, they're confident hanging. By 13, they've moved to other adventures. Then a 5-year-old cousin arrives. It's ready again.

Will it fit my garden frame?

Yes. It hangs from rope, so any sturdy frame, pergola, or beam works. Carabiners are not included, but any climbing-frame bracket does the job. If unsure, email us with your frame's photo and we'll confirm in 24 hours.

Is it really going to last years?

Solid wood, hand-finished, weather-resistant rope. Real families have Jaques toys from 1998 still played with today. One buyer said, 'Not the usual tat from China.' The proof is in the hands. If something breaks in 60 days, we replace it.

What if they're scared of heights?

Start low. The trapeze teaches confidence at their pace. Some kids grip and hang for weeks before they swing. Others jump on day one. The bar doesn't rush them. Courage builds quietly outdoors.

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

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.

In 1795, Jaques made games because families needed a reason to sit together. Today, we make the trapeze bar for the same reason: to pull children away from screens and into their own strength. Solid wood, hand-finished, built to survive a childhood and a grandchild's childhood. It costs more because it lasts longer. It works because it's simple. It teaches because it's real.

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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