Get kids moving with Jaques of London’s Kids Wooden Skipping Rope – a classic outdoor toy designed to build coordination, fitness, and fun! Made with durable rope and solid wooden handles, this children’s jump rope delivers smooth, fast spin action for energetic skipping games at home or on the go.
Perfect for garden play, holidays, or playground fun, this skipping rope encourages physical activity while developing balance, rhythm, and motor skills. Built to last through years of joyful play, it’s beautifully presented in Jaques’ signature ribbon-tied gift wrap – trusted by families since 1795.
Delivery & Returns
- 🚚 Fast Delivery – Ships within 2–3 business days
- 🔄 60-Day Warranty
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- ⭐ Wooden Skipping Rope Solid wooden handles and durable rope
- ⭐ Size Rope – 206cm | Box – 17cm x 9.5cm
- ⭐ Classic Kids Skipping Rope – A timeless outdoor toy for active play
- ⭐ Solid Smooth Wooden Handles – Comfortable, easy to grip for little hands
- ⭐ Suitable for Ages 3+ – Safe and fun for preschoolers and older children
- ⭐ Promotes Active Play – Encourages movement, coordination and stamina
- ⭐ Builds Co-ordination Skills – Supports rhythm, balance, and timing
- ⭐ Perfect for On-the-Go – Lightweight and ideal for travel or garden games
Independent Customer Reviews
4.83/5 from 146 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:
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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!
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We’ll send you a step-by-step guide and a handy returns form. 📩 No guesswork needed, we make it smooth and simple!
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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!)
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Handles | Solid wood handles, smooth and comfortable to grip, with customers noting their good weight | Generic ropes often use hollow plastic handles that feel light and can crack with repeated garden or playground use |
| Rope length and fit | 206cm rope that customers can customise to length as their child grows, suiting ages 3 to 7 on one rope | Generic lookalikes are usually fixed length only, so you rebuy as your child grows rather than adjusting the one rope |
| Material and lifespan | A non-plastic toy built to last through years of play, as noted by customers who bought it | Cheap imports lean on plastic handles and cord that wear out or snap within a season of regular use |
| Presentation and heritage | Arrives in Jaques' signature ribbon-tied gift wrap, from a maker producing games since 1795 | Generic versions typically ship in plain plastic bags with no gift presentation and no maker history behind the design |
Questions parents ask
how do I know what length skipping rope to get for my child
This rope comes as one size, measuring 206cm in total, with the length adjustable to suit your child's height. Customers value being able to customise the rope length rather than being stuck with a fixed size. It suits children from around age 3 up to age 7, so it can be shortened for a smaller child and let out again as they grow. Check your child's height against the full 206cm before trimming, since you cannot add length back.
what age can a child start using a skipping rope
Jaques suggests this skipping rope from age 3 through to around age 7, covering preschoolers and older children. The handles are solid and smooth, sized for little hands to grip comfortably at the younger end of that range. As co-ordination and rhythm improve with age, the same rope adjusts to keep working for them, rather than needing a replacement each year.
are the skipping rope handles wood or plastic
The handles are solid wood, described as smooth and comfortable to grip, not moulded plastic. Customers specifically mention the quality of the wooden handles and their good weight when describing why the rope feels well made. The rope itself is a durable cord attached to these wooden grips, built for years of active play rather than a single summer.
how long does a wooden skipping rope actually last
Customers describe this rope as durable and well made, built to last through years of joyful play rather than one season. It is a non-plastic toy, which customers call out specifically when explaining why it holds up. The solid wooden handles keep their good weight and grip over time, and the design has stayed the same since Jaques began making games in 1795, so there is nothing flimsy to wear out quickly.
what comes in the box with the skipping rope
You get one skipping rope with solid wooden handles and durable rope, measuring 206cm in length, packed in a box measuring 17cm by 9.5cm. There are no extra parts, batteries, or accessories to buy separately. It arrives in Jaques' signature ribbon-tied gift wrap, which customers mention makes the packaging feel like a proper gift rather than a plain toy.
is a skipping rope good for garden or holiday play
Yes, it is designed for garden play, holiday trips, and playground use, and is lightweight enough to travel easily. The compact box size of 17cm by 9.5cm makes it easy to pack for a trip away. It gives fast, smooth spin action for active outdoor games, and needs no setup beyond unrolling it, so children can start skipping straight away.
is a skipping rope a good birthday or christmas present for a young child
It comes wrapped in Jaques' signature ribbon-tied gift wrap, which customers describe as delightful and gift-ready without extra effort on your part. It suits ages 3 to 7, a wide window that covers most preschool and early school birthdays. Customers specifically call it a great gift thanks to the presentation and the wooden handles' feel and weight, rather than a throwaway stocking filler.
what skills does skipping actually help develop in kids
Jaques markets this rope as building coordination, balance, rhythm, and motor skills through repeated skipping play. It also encourages general fitness and stamina by getting children moving during garden or playground sessions. The smooth, fast spin action from the wooden handles lets younger children build rhythm before progressing to faster or trick skipping as they get older.
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Skipping Rope - Kids Jump Rope
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