The Ultimate Guide To Outdoor Play & Games
Storm-Proof Your Basketball Hoop: Securing It for a UK Winter
How to stop a basketball hoop blowing over: the quick answer Fill the base with sand rather than water, lower the hoop to its lowest height when strong winds are...
Half-Term Netball: 10 Garden Games and Drills for 1, 2 or a Whole Group
Half-term netball: the quick answer The best half-term netball games for the garden are ones you can play with whoever is home. Solo shooting circuits work for one player, shadow-defending...
Full-Size vs Junior Basketball Hoops: Rims, Backboards and Heights Explained
A full-size basketball hoop has a 45cm (18in) rim set at 3.05m (10ft), with a large backboard, usually around 110cm wide on a garden hoop. A junior basketball hoop has a smaller rim, often 38cm, a smaller backboard, and a maximum height of around 2.1m.
Portable Netball Posts: What to Look For Before You Buy
A good portable netball post has three things. It has a base you can move without emptying it, ideally on wheels. It has a telescopic pole that adjusts by hand
Mud Kitchens Are Better in Autumn: The UK Guide to Year Round Mud Play
Autumn is the best season of the year for mud kitchen play — not the end of it. Cooler weather brings real mud, fallen leaves, conkers, acorns and puddles, giving children richer, more varied materials to cook, mix and explore than a dry summer lawn ever does
Playhouse Bundles Explained: One Wooden Playhouse, Endless Worlds
A playhouse bundle is a wooden playhouse paired with a themed set of role-play accessories — a café, a bakery, a sweet shop or a BBQ restaurant .
Why HDPE Slides is the Right Choice for UK Gardens
HDPE is the same material used in playground equipment. It's dense, impact-resistant, & specifically engineered to handle outdoor conditions year-round.
The Importance of Outdoor Play for Child Development: A UK Parent's Complete Guide
Outdoor play is one of the single most important things you can do for a child's development. It builds physical strength and coordination, sharpens thinking.
Time to Spring Into Play: Your Ultimate Warm Weather Guide
As a children’s toy and outdoor play expert, I am frequently asked how to lure children away from high-definition tablet screens and into the fresh air.
Adjustable vs Fixed Netball Posts: Which Is Right for You?
For most families and schools in the UK, an adjustable freestanding post is the more practical and cost-effective choice. Fixed socketed posts are best reserved for dedicated courts where the post will never need to move.
The Best Outdoor Games for UK Corporate Events
Fun Outdoor Team Building Games for UK Work Events
Why the Wooden Beaded Swing Is More Than Just a Swing
Sensory Play in the Garden: Why the Wooden Beaded Swing Is More Than Just a Swing There is a moment that every grandparent knows. You have a baby in your...












