Looking Into Climbing Frames
have grown in popularity dramatically over the last few years.
They come in all sorts of shapes and sizes for small gardens with a frame in the corner to huge multi level frames with more activities than any children could with for.
Even the small structures enable you to add on extra parts if you wish or change the configuration depending on what towers, slides or bridges your purchase came with and the layout of your garden.
Wooden climbing frames have a old fashioned look which is actually pleasing to the eye as they blend into the garden more and sit well in front of tree's, large bushes and fences.
They are more popular for back garden than metal climbing frames and give more to do than just swinging on metal bars or the odd swing.
Due to the designs and that they are made of wood means they are more expensive than metal frames but the wood is treated with the relevant chemicals meaning the Some of the most popular makes of frame are Action Tramps, Playskool and Little Tikes.
They also make plastic climbing frames which are still very strong and the structures can still withstand abuse by children and weather.
Many of the plastic varieties are given bright colors and bizarre shapes, with a popular item being tubes to crawl through.
With wooden climbing frames, the most popular varieties consist of towers as mentioned before but with a bridge stretching from one tower to another and a series of steps up to one tower and a long slide leading down from the other.
Inside you usually find seats and a table with a swing arm and a series of wooden swings attached.
One of the most popular climbing frames for the UK has a very sophisticated design which kids love.
There is access to one tower which can be accessed to by the wide wooden staircase with specially designed steps spaced for little feet and legs.
There are two more towers, with one tower that connects to a sturdy ramp with rope, steep enough to be fun for older children and at the same time providing a challenge for 2 year olds.
The strong green wavy slide makes up the third exit element.
For the little ones the wooden sandpit built into the base of one tower, complete with two seats, is a magnet for creative opportunities.
When looking into wooden climbing frames, make sure you take down the measurements and map out where it will be placed in the garden.
The area needs to be relatively flat with around 2 meters around the edge to gain access and enough space in case a child falls and the risk of banging their head on a wall.
With swings, allow 3 meters behind the swing for access and so a child's legs do not catch on any obstructions.