Let creativity bloom under the open sky with Jaques of London’s Giant Chalk Set, the ultimate outdoor chalk for kids that transforms pavements, patios, and driveways into colourful masterpieces. This chunky pavement chalk set is perfect for budding artists, with 20 easy-grip sticks in vibrant colours designed to inspire imagination and bring outdoor play to life.
Whether sketching hopscotch, drawing chalk murals, or designing garden games, these washable chalks are strong, safe, and simple to use. Created with insights from our in-house teaching team, this set is the perfect blend of fun and fine motor development. Easy to clean and even easier to love, just wash away with water and start again!
Delivery & Returns
🚚 Fast delivery – Ships within 2-3 business days
🔄 60-Day warranty for peace of mind
📦 Click to view our delivery policy or returns policy
- ⭐ 20 Chunky Chalks Durable and easy to hold, in 7 vibrant colours
- ⭐ Washable Chalk Set Great for patios, pavements, driveways, walls, and chalkboards
- ⭐ Size Each chalk approx. 10cm length x 2cm diameter
- ⭐ Includes 20 Chalks in 7 Colours – Ideal for group play or creative sessions
- ⭐ Versatile Use – Works on chalkboards, pavements, driveways, and more
- ⭐ Suitable for All Ages – Safe, colourful fun for creative kids
- ⭐ Encourages Outdoor Creativity – Inspires imaginative play in any outdoor space
- ⭐ Builds Fine Motor Skills – Perfect for improving grip and hand-eye coordination
- ⭐ Easy to Clean – Washes off surfaces with just water, for worry-free play
Independent Customer Reviews
4.83/5 from 35 reviews of this product
Delivery Information
Explore our delivery services and choose the perfect option for you.
All options are UK Mainland only unless stated. Croquet Mallets, Croquet Sets & Luxury Chess are excluded from ParcelShop and Premium delivery see below:
🚚 ParcelShop Delivery – EVRI (3-5 Working Days)
- £3.95 for all orders
🚚 Standard Delivery – EVRI (3-5 Working Days)
- £4.50 for all orders
🚚 Standard Delivery – FedEx (2-3 Working Days)
- £5.95 for all orders
- Includes Croquet Mallets, Croquet Sets (3–5 Working Days)
- Includes Luxury Chess (5–10 Working Days)
🚚 Premium Delivery – FedEx (Next Working Day)
- £7.95 for all orders
- Order by 1pm Monday – Friday for next-working-day delivery
(excludes weekends & bank holidays)
- Postcode exclusions may apply
🚚 Northern Ireland Standard Delivery – EVRI (7-10 Working Days)
- £7.95 for all orders
- This option is not available for orders that include Croquet Mallets, Croquet Sets & Luxury Chess
*All Orders placed after 1pm on Monday-Friday and placed on a weekend or Bank Holiday will be processed on the next working day.
Returns FAQ's
We want you to absolutely love your new toy! 🧸💛 But if something’s not quite right, no worries, we make returns as easy as a game of tic-tac-toe! You’ve got until 31 January 2027 to send it back, hassle-free. 🎉 Want to know exactly how it works? Check out the process in our next question where we break it all down! 🔍✨
For more information please read our full FAQ on returns page.
Sending something back? No worries, it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3…4! 🎲✨ Here’s how it works:
-
Reach out to our super-friendly Customer Service Team 🦸♂️💬 Just let us know what you’d like to return and why—we’re here to help!
-
We’ll send you a step-by-step guide and a handy returns form. 📩 No guesswork needed, we make it smooth and simple!
-
Pop your item back in its original packaging and send it our way. 📦🚚 (Make sure it’s unused, and don’t forget your proof of postage!)
-
Once your return lands safely with us, we’ll process your refund faster than you can say abracadabra!
Easy peasy! Got questions? Just give us a shout we’re happy to help! 🎉😊 Check out our full returns page here.
Great question! Once you’ve sent your return back to us (don’t forget to keep your proof of postage! 📩), we’ll work our magic and process your refund within 7 working days. 💰✨ It’ll go straight back to your original payment method, easy peasy! If you need any help along the way, just give us a shout! 🎉 Click here to contact us.
How it compares
| Other Retailers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chalk size and grip | Each chalk is a chunky 10cm length by 2cm diameter, sized deliberately for easy-grip use by young children | Generic pavement chalk is often thinner and sized for adult hands, so it snaps or slips from a toddler's grip |
| Design input | Developed with insights from Jaques' in-house teaching team to support fine motor skill development alongside play | Cheap lookalikes are usually sold purely as a colour product with no stated developmental thinking behind the shape or size |
| Colour range | 20 chalks across 7 distinct colours in one box, enough for several children to draw at once without sharing | Budget sets often include fewer colours or heavy duplication of the same one or two shades |
| Maker behind the product | Made by Jaques of London, a family-owned company that has made games and play products since 1795 | Generic chalk sets are typically unbranded imports with no maker history or accountability behind the product |
Questions parents ask
how many colours do the Jaques giant chalks come in
This set includes 20 chunky chalks in 7 vibrant colours, which is enough for a small group of children to each have a go without fighting over the same shade. Each stick is about 10cm long and 2cm in diameter, so it fills a fist properly rather than snapping under pressure. That size also makes them easier to grip than a standard classroom chalk. It suits group play, a birthday activity, or simply keeping more than one child occupied on the same patio.
what age can a child start using giant sidewalk chalk
Jaques lists this set as suitable from around 10 to 12 months up through age 7, so it covers toddlers through to early school age. The chunky 2cm diameter shape is designed to be easy-grip, which matters most for younger hands still building fine motor control. The in-house teaching team behind the set had that skill development specifically in mind. Older siblings can still use the same set for hopscotch or garden games, so one box covers a wide age range.
does pavement chalk wash off driveways and patios
Yes, these are washable chalks made to be used on pavements, patios, driveways, walls, and chalkboards, and they wash away with just water. There is no need for soap or scrubbing tools as part of normal use. This makes cleanup straightforward after a session of outdoor drawing or chalk games. It also means the same surface can be reused the next day for a fresh design.
what comes in the Jaques giant chalk set
The box contains 20 chunky chalks across 7 colours, each stick roughly 10cm long and 2cm in diameter. They are described as durable and easy to hold, which is the main practical detail beyond colour count and size. There are no extra accessories such as stencils or a carry case mentioned. It is a straightforward chalk set rather than a bundled activity kit.
is giant chalk safe for a 1 year old
Jaques suggests this set from around 10 months of age, so it is positioned for very young children as well as older ones. The chalks are chunky and easy-grip, which is aimed at little hands rather than fine, thin chalk sticks. They are also washable, so any marks on skin, clothing, or surfaces rinse off with water. As with any small object given to a toddler, adult supervision during use is sensible.
can giant chalk be used for hopscotch and garden games
Yes, the set is described as suitable for sketching hopscotch, chalk murals, and designing garden games on pavements, patios, and driveways. The chunky 10cm by 2cm shape suits bold outdoor lines rather than fine detail work. It also works on chalkboards indoors, so it is not limited to outdoor paving. This versatility is one of the stated benefits alongside encouraging outdoor creativity.
do these chalks help with fine motor skills
Jaques states the set was created with insights from its in-house teaching team to blend fun with fine motor development. The easy-grip, chunky shape of each chalk is meant to support hand-eye coordination and grip as children draw. This is aimed particularly at younger children still developing those skills. Older children can still use the same chalks for more advanced drawing or games.
is this the same brand as Jaques chess and games sets
Yes, this chalk set is made by Jaques of London, the same family-owned company that has made games since 1795. It sits in their Arts and Crafts range rather than their traditional board or garden games lines. The set itself is simple, 20 chalks in 7 colours, rather than a boxed game with multiple components. Buyers already familiar with Jaques board games are getting the same maker's name on a chalk product.
Ready when you are
Childrens Art Chalks - Giant Chalks
Was £15.99
£5.50 65% off
Sold out right now
Easy returns · Making games since 1795 · Secure checkout