The 10 Best outdoor playsets
From sandpits to monkey bars, have lots of fun in the sun
Tuesday 24 July 2012
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1. Sand pit
£59.99, woodentoyshop.co.uk
This dinky playpit in a tasteful wood design won't make your lawn look like a Disney outpost.
2. Slide
£99.99, outdoortoysworld.co.uk
With rounded corners, chunky footholds and wide, stable base, this slide is great for little ones.
3. Tree swing
£22.95, johnlewis.com
If you are lucky enough to have a tree, turn it into one big garden toy with one of these wooden swings for over-fours.
4. Paddling pool
£14.91, tesco.com
Alas, there have been precious few chances for swimming this summer. But make the most of every ray with this paddling pool.
5. Junior trampoline and enclosure
£99, argos.co.uk
No need to worry about mishaps on this junior trampoline – it comes with cotton safety sides.
6. Adventure set
£899, plumproducts.com
This costs a fortune, there is no getting around it. But if you do have the cash, there is no better play set than the sturdy Kudu.
7. Dining set
£15, expressfurnituredirect.co.uk
Children's furniture doesn't come much cooler. It's stackable, hard-wearing and easy to clean.
8. Monkey bars
£99.99, tptoys.com
A set of these monkey bars will keep children amused for hours. They're made of a durable plastic, so they won't rust.
9. Water play table
£59.99, elc.co.uk
Fill it full of water and watch the fun start. It's big enough for two children to play with at once and comes with a crow's nest for toys.
10. Play house
£129.99, toysrus.co.uk
Big enough for two – or three, at a push – this house has shutters, a windowed door and even a skylight in the roof for extra light.
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