Sunny days were made for this. Whether it's a family cricket game in the back garden or a giggly knock-about with friends, this junior cricket set gives little batters and bowlers everything they need to get a proper game going, no cricket whites required.
Lightweight and easy to set up, this wooden cricket set is the perfect introduction to one of Britain's most beloved sports. Little ones can practise their batting and bowling while enjoying hours of active, screen-free fun, and parents get the joy of watching them completely absorbed in outdoor play.
The ideal children's cricket set for sporty little ones aged 3 and above. A brilliant gift for birthdays, Easter or any sunny-day surprise.
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- ⭐ Wooden Cricket Bat Lightweight and perfectly sized for little hands to grip and swing.
- ⭐ 4 Stumps Easy to push into the ground and set up in seconds.
- ⭐ 1 Bail Sits across the top of the wickets just like a real match.
- ⭐ 1 Ball Soft and safe for garden play, perfect for little bowlers.
- ⭐ Encourages Family Play Together - Simple enough for young children but fun enough for parents and siblings to join in, making it a cricket bat set the whole family enjoys.
- ⭐ Gets Kids Outside With a Proper Cricket Game - A fun, classic cricket kit that gets little ones running, batting and bowling for hours without a screen in sight.
- ⭐ Teaches Real Sporting Skills From Day One - Batting, bowling and fielding a cricket ball naturally develops focus, timing and reactions in young children, giving them a genuine sporting foundation they can build on for years.
- ⭐ Lightweight Wooden Cricket Bat - Solid wood construction that's light enough for small arms to swing with ease and built to handle proper garden cricket.
- ⭐ Suitable for 3+ Years - A complete children's cricket set, child-sized and designed so even the youngest little cricketers can play confidently from day one.
- ⭐ No More Wasted Weekends Indoors - On a sunny day this is all you need to get the whole family outside. Set it up in seconds and let the garden do the rest.
- ⭐ A Gift That Grows With Them - Unlike toys they outgrow in weeks, a cricket bat set stays relevant as children get stronger, more coordinated and more competitive with age.
- ⭐ Gives Screen Time a Worthy Rival - When there's a cricket game to be won in the garden, tablets and TV simply don't get a look in. Parents love that it works without any persuasion.
Independent Customer Reviews
4.0/5 from 3 reviews of this product
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Returns FAQ's
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How it compares
| Other Retailers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bat construction | Solid wood, lightweight build | Hollow plastic or unspecified light composite |
| What is included | Bat, 4 stumps, bail and ball as one set | Bat only, or stumps sold separately |
| Setup | Stumps push into ground, ready in seconds | Slotted or unstable stumps needing extra fiddling |
| Maker | Jaques of London, making games since 1795 | Generic import with no games making history |
Questions parents ask
why is this cricket set cheaper than other Jaques garden games
This set is priced at 23.99 GBP, which reflects that it is a simple starter kit rather than a full club-standard set. It includes a lightweight wooden bat, four stumps, a bail and a soft ball, everything needed for a proper garden game with nothing extra to buy. Jaques has made games since 1795, so the lower price is about the scope of what is included, not a shortcut on how it is made.
is the cricket bat real wood or plastic
The bat is solid wood, not plastic, but built lightweight so small arms can swing it properly. It is sized for young children and designed to handle regular garden cricket rather than sit on a shelf. This means it behaves like a real bat from the first game, giving a proper feel for batting technique rather than a toy imitation.
what age can a child start playing garden cricket with this set
This set is suitable from age 3 upwards, with the bat and stumps sized for young children from day one. It is built so even the youngest players can hold the bat confidently and get a game going without adult set-up taking over. As children grow stronger and more coordinated, the same set stays relevant, since batting and bowling skills develop naturally with age rather than the set being outgrown.
how do you set up the stumps in the garden
The set includes four stumps and one bail. The stumps are designed to be pushed straight into the ground, and the bail sits across the top just like in a real match. Jaques describe the whole set as ready in seconds, so there is no assembly beyond pushing the stumps in, meaning play can start as soon as everyone is outside.
what comes in the Jaques garden cricket set
The set includes one wooden cricket bat sized for little hands, four stumps that push into the ground, one bail that sits across the top of the wickets, and one soft ball designed for safe garden play. That is everything needed to start a family game immediately, with no extra equipment to source separately before the first match.
is this cricket set safe for young children to play with
The ball included is soft, described as safe for garden play and suited to little bowlers, which matters given the set is aimed at children from age 3. The bat itself is lightweight solid wood, sized for small hands rather than a full adult bat, so it is easier for young children to control while swinging.
can parents and older kids play this cricket set too, or is it just for toddlers
Jaques describe this as simple enough for young children but fun enough for parents and siblings to join in, so it is designed as a family set rather than one just for toddlers. The idea is one set works across a family cricket game in the garden or a casual knock-about with friends, rather than needing separate equipment for older and younger players.
is this a good birthday gift for a 4 year old
Jaques position this as a good gift for birthdays, Easter or any sunny-day surprise, and it suits sporty little ones from age 3 upwards. Because it is sized for young children but grows with them as batting and bowling skills develop, it is designed to stay relevant for more than one season rather than being outgrown within weeks like some children's toys.
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Full Garden Cricket Set
Was £35.99
£23.99 33% off
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