With summer finally on its way, children are understandably keen to play outside. While trips to the park can be fun, they also take a certain amount of planning and preparation, and that’s before you’ve thought about what drinks and snacks to take with you!

Climbing frames in the garden allow your children to play safely outside without having to travel anywhere. Youngsters will love them from a very early age, say from three years old upwards, and even teenagers can enjoy them as get-away spots.

Climbing frames are a great way to encourage kids to play outside and be active and sociable, rather than stuck indoors glued to the computer or TV screen.

High quality wooden climbing frames look unobtrusive in any back garden, no matter what size you have. As well as the basic structure, many also come with towers, swings, slides and nets. You can add on more swings and slides as your children get older.

And, although they may seem quite large, most frames are designed to be put together easily, no matter what your construction skills or experience may be. However, to be on the safe side, it’s usually better if two people put up a climbing frame.

The great thing about wooden frames is that wood is long-lasting, stronger than steel, aluminium, or plastic, and more flexible. Even the liveliest rough and tumble playing won’t damage these structures, so you have peace of mind that your children are playing safe. At the same time, wood is a fantastically natural-looking addition to your garden.

Dunster House has a great selection of wooden climbing frames, with free delivery and many currently being offered at a discounted rate. This family-run firm has been going since 1994, and has its own workforce, vehicles and factory.

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