Outdoor Toys

There are many different types of outdoor toys that are manufacturered today. The range is almost endless but can be broken down into a varity of groups. There are large garden sets, sports equipment and trampolines, water play and sandpits.

Large Outdoor Toys

These would include thing such as climbing frames, swing sets, playhouses sand pits and sandpit tables.

Climbing Frames and Playcentres

There are a variety of climbing frames and playcentres. They all vary in size and shape and are suitable for a range of different child's ages. They tend to be made out of a range of materials; wooden climbing frames are probably the most popular and more expensive whilst metal climbing frames are smaller and are more  suitable for smaller gardens.

Children's Metal and Wooden Sandpits

Sand pits are always a poular toy and can be split down into two types. Wooden sandpits are the more expensive and are designed to be fitted into an area permanently. Plastic sand pits on the other hand tend to be lighter and more portable. Wooden sand pits can be much larger and are suitable for bigger groups of children. There are sandpit tables which are picnic tables where the table top lid lifts off to reveal a sandpit.

Metal and Wooden Swing Sets

There are a variety of metal and wooden swing sets these vary in price and size. Extra elements that connect with these are gliders and slides as well as see-saws.

Playhouses

Wendy houses and playhouses have always been popular. They allow children to play 'house' and role play to their hearts content. Again wooden playhouses are more substantial whilst their are plastic framed ones that have canvas cover which makes them more portable and easy to pack away when not in use.

Children's Sport Equipment

Children's sports equipment may include:

Trampolines

Trampolines are great fun and provide high energy burning exercise. Trampolines come in a rang of shapes and sizes and provide great family  entertainment. There are smaller children's tampolines that can be used for pre-school aged kids as well.