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Mini explorers at the ready! Dive into adventure with Jaques of London’s Big Bug Hunting Kit, the ultimate outdoor explorer set for kids that transforms your garden into a world of discovery. Packed with real tools for real exploration, this bug hunting kit for kids inspires a love for nature, wildlife, and STEM learning from an early age.
With binoculars to scan the trees, a magnifying glass for close-up critter inspections, and a compass to plan your expedition, young adventurers will be fully equipped to uncover bugs, birds, plants, and more. Designed to spark curiosity and promote healthy, active play, this nature toy for children helps build communication, patience, and observation skills, all while having loads of fun.
Delivery & Returns
🚚 Fast delivery – Ships within 2-3 business days
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- ⭐ Full Explorer Kit Includes compass, whistle, magnifying glass, binoculars, tweezers, and bug container
- ⭐ Bug Catching Tools Butterfly net and a miniature plastic critter for imaginative play
- ⭐ Size 21cm x 19cm
- ⭐ Complete Explorer Kit – All tools included for a real bug-hunting experience
- ⭐ Beautifully Packaged – Arrives in Jaques' signature ribbon-tied gift box
- ⭐ Suitable for Ages 3+ – Safe and educational nature play for young children
- ⭐ Encourages Outdoor Play – Inspires kids to explore and stay active outside
- ⭐ Supports STEM Learning – Hands-on way to teach science and environmental awareness
- ⭐ Builds Social & Communication Skills – Encourages teamwork and shared exploration
- ⭐ Promotes Mindfulness – Helps children practise patience and observation
- ⭐ Endorsed by UK Forest School Leaders
Independent Customer Reviews
4.89/5 from 76 reviews of this product
Delivery Information
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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.
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How it compares
| Other Retailers | ||
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| What is in the box | 3 parts, everything to play | Pieces often sold separately |
| Ages | 3 | Often no real age guidance |
| Packaging | Ribbon-tied Jaques gift box | Plain shipping packaging |
| Maker | Jaques of London, since 1795 | No real maker history |
| Returns | Easy returns until 31 Jan 2027 | Shorter window, or none |
Questions parents ask
what is included in the Jaques bug hunting kit
This set is a full explorer kit rather than a single gadget. It includes a compass, whistle, magnifying glass, binoculars, tweezers, a bug container, a butterfly net, and a miniature plastic critter for imaginative play. That is eight items in total, so a child can catch, inspect, and store bugs in one session without needing to buy separate tools. It arrives ready to use straight away.
what age is the bug hunting kit suitable for
It is designed for ages 3 and up, and Jaques lists it as suitable across ages 3 to 7. The tools are sized for small hands rather than scaled down from adult versions, so younger children can manage the binoculars, magnifying glass, and tweezers without help. This makes it a reasonable first nature set for preschool and early primary ages.
how big is the bug hunting kit for storage
The kit measures 21cm by 19cm, so it is compact enough to fit in a garden bag, car door pocket, or a shelf drawer without taking up much room. This matters for a set with several small pieces, since a tidy footprint makes it easier to keep the compass, tweezers, and container together between outdoor trips rather than losing bits around the house.
is the bug hunting kit good for teaching kids about nature
Yes, it is built around hands-on STEM learning rather than just play. The magnifying glass supports close-up inspection of insects and plants, the compass introduces basic navigation, and the binoculars extend observation to birds and trees. Jaques designed the set to build patience, observation, and communication skills through shared outdoor exploration, and it has been endorsed by UK Forest School leaders.
does the bug hunting kit come in a gift box
Yes, it arrives in Jaques' signature ribbon-tied gift box, so it is presentation ready without extra wrapping. This suits birthdays or occasions where the set is given as a present rather than bought purely for home use. The packaging is part of the kit as sold, not an optional add-on.
what tools are in the Jaques explorer kit for catching bugs
The catching tools are a butterfly net, tweezers, and a bug container, used alongside the magnifying glass for inspection. A miniature plastic critter is also included for imaginative play when no real bugs are around. Together these cover the main stages of a bug hunt: spotting, catching, holding, and examining, all in one kit rather than bought as separate items.
is this a good first outdoor toy for a 3 year old
It is suitable from age 3, which is the youngest age Jaques lists for this set. At this age children are unlikely to manage a compass with real precision, but the binoculars, magnifying glass, and net give simple, tactile ways to explore a garden. Parents looking for early outdoor play rather than a technical instrument may find this fits before children are ready for more complex nature tools.
how does the Jaques bug hunting kit compare to other Jaques outdoor toys
Within Jaques' outdoor range, this set is pitched as a complete starter explorer kit covering navigation, observation, and catching in one box, rather than a single-purpose toy. It suits younger children from age 3 given the simplicity of the tools. Compared to a standalone magnifying glass or net sold alone, this kit brings several tools together so a child is equipped for a full hunt from one purchase.
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Kids Outdoor Toy - Bug Hunting Kit
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