Giving children their own binoculars is a great way to spark their interest in birds, wildlife, and nature. Kids’ binoculars are typically smaller and lighter, making them more comfortable for little hands and faces. This added comfort means they’re more likely to stick with a hobby that can bring them a lifetime of enjoyment.
Unless your children are very young, we don’t recommend ‘toy binoculars,’ as they often produce a poor image with little detail, which can be frustrating.
Instead, opt for binoculars specifically designed for children or choose a lightweight adult pair with 7x or 8x magnification, which they’ll find easy to focus and use.
The Bresser junior children’s binoculars black/red/gold have a 6x magnification and are very compact and lightweight. Thanks to its robust and solid workmanship, it is suitable for children aged 4 and above. The rubber-coated surface ensures easy handling, good grip and provides a certain shock protection. The eyecups are reversible and the eye distance can be adjusted.
Luminous binoculars for kids Ages 6+. The field detector scores with the large objective diameter of 30mm for bright images, a 7x high magnification, and a wide focus wheel for focusing. The sturdy roof binoculars are just the right size for small children’s hands and come with a handy strap, bag and cleaning cloth for cleaning
The RSPB Puffin® range are brilliant value entry level, yet high-quality binoculars. They’re perfect for older kids and adults or as a second pair.
Puffin® binoculars are amazing quality compared to other binoculars in their price range. The lightweight design makes them easy to carry and you won’t get a stiff neck.
The Swarovski MY Junior Binoculars have been designed specifically with children in mind. The binoculars are extremely light, weighing just 480g, and offer a 7x magnification and 28mm lens diameter making them the perfect choice for your first independent expedition and beyond.
The Viking Badger binoculars are perfect for casual users or beginner bird watchers, offering affordability and a waterproof design. With multicoated lenses for clearer imagery, they can be used in any weather conditions – ideal for the unpredictable British climate.
The Viking Badger Cub 8×21 Binoculars are the newest member to be introduced into the Viking range. Designed to be affordable and child-friendly, these are the ideal choice for those looking to explore the world of birdwatching. These binoculars are lightweight in design yet offer a powerful 8x magnification
Stunning optics providing crisp, clear and bright images with enhanced light transmission. Endurance models benefit from System H5 optics. ED glass is utilised to reduce colour fringing. The Fully Multi-Coated lenses provide high resolution images which ensure no details are lost when viewing at distances down to 2m.
Made from the same high-quality materials as the full-size Kestrel only smaller, these pocket sized binoculars retain excellent image quality and close focus for outstanding performance. Suitable in different weather thanks to being fully waterproof, these compacts feature high quality ED glass resulting in amazing image clarity.
The all new and improved Viking Otter binocular range is setting a new benchmark for entry level binoculars, offering excellent optical quality at a great price. The Otter has been redesigned from the ground up with a slimmed down chassis to enhance the handling and user experience.
Share the joy of wildlife watching with children, with these brilliant RPSB Puffin Jr binoculars in light green. Kids aged 7-12 will feel so grown-up using these binoculars, because they are definitely not toys.
Puffin Jrs have the exceptional build quality of adult binoculars, with a lightweight body especially designed for smaller hands and faces.
Compact binoculars can offer a great balance between power and performance, and size and weight. These Avocet compact binoculars offer upgraded optics to deliver a broader, brighter and sharper field of view than you’d usually find at this price point, all wrapped up in a sleek compact design.
Fully multi-coated lenses for higher contrast, resolution and brightness, and BAK-4 prisms for a premium crisp, clear and bright image. Twist down eye cups with generous eye relief for spectacle wearers with a large focus wheel that’s easy to use, even if you’re wearing gloves
Designed to be durable, lightweight and waterproof, the RSPB Avocet mini monocular packs a punch.
The highly ergonomic body features durable rubberised armouring with carefully designed finger grooves to help steady your grip and therefore your view. With fully coated lenses, it provides you with a sharp high contrast image by reducing the internal reflection.