Low-cost climbing frames – what can I get for £400?

My mission was to investigate the low-cost wooden climbing frames. I would investigate the manufacturers’ on-line offerings for less than £400. The products qualified on the basis of actual prices available on the day I did the investigation. Why would customers be...

Building your own climbing frame

You’ve decided it’s time to give the kids a treat and buy them a climbing frame. You’ve studied the Plum, Selwood, Dunster House, Jungle Gym websites, identified the play equipment you want and found the ideal place in the garden. You’ve read our advice on preparing...

Preparing the ground for a climbing frame

Before doing any work you need to think about where you’re going to locate the climbing frame. You’ll probably want to put it somewhere you can see it from the house, so that you can keep an eye on the games without having to wander down the garden. It’s a good...

Your own Summer Olympics

As I type this, there is some doubt about whether the already delayed Tokyo Olympics will be able to take place. But one thing is certain – your family can have your very own Summer Olympics in the back garden. The lawn will be able to host the football and the...

Choosing a surface for your play area

Right – you’ve spent a long time looking at all the options for your climbing frame, visiting the web sites of Selwood, Dunster, Play Crazy, Dunster House, Plum or even Argos. Or you might have decided that none of the ready made solutions is right for...