Build Your Own TP Explorer Metal Climbing Frame Black Edition

From £219.99
  • Back in black! TP Toys best-selling climbing frame is now available in black
  • More ways to play! This deluxe Black Edition of the classic TP Explorer set comes complete with a shaded play area that can be used as a sand and ball pit
  • Build it your way! Modular by design, you can add exciting accessories such as the monkey run, swing arm, slide & many more! Add up to 3 accessories at the same time.
  • Built in cargo net! The Explorer black comes with an added cargo net climbing challenge to it's unique 3rd entrance.


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Specifications

Product Code 870B
Footprint Diameter 208cm (L) x 182cm (W)
Assembled product height 201cm
Primary Material Galvanised Steel
Guarantee 2 Years
Maximum user weight 100kg
Minimum Age 3
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The TP Toys Build Your Own TP Explorer Metal Climbing Frame Black Edition features a black and blue hexagonal frame with ladder, canopy, cargo net, and circular window—ideal for children’s outdoor play.
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Explore, Climb, Play

Give you children a Summer to remember with their very own Explorer metal climbing frame. Durable, fun, customisable & safe, this climbing frame will entertain them endlessly!

Fully Customisable

The Explorer black comes with a host of accessories so you can customise your climbing frame just how you want to. Accessories include slides, climbing walls, monkey bars, basketball hoops & a swing arm!

Unique Ways to Play

The Explorer black climbing frame comes with some unique play features that you can't find in other metal climbing frames. Firstly the base of the tower can be used as a ball pit or a sand pit. Secondly one of the entrances is a unique cargo net, that offers your child a fun but challenging climb.

Durable Frame

The Explorer climbing frame is made of galvanised steel which offers incredible strength, stability & durability. It comes with a 100kg max weight & a 2 year guarantee that will give you peace of mind when your little ones are running around all summer on it.

A collage of a child playing in a ball pit, with the TP Toys Build Your Own TP Explorer Metal Climbing Frame Black Edition and a cargo net in the background.

3 Ways to Enter

This is our first ever climbing frame that has not one, not two, but three fun ways for your children to enter! Will they use the ladder? Or maybe they'll traverse the climbing wall!

Hideaway Den

The den is designed to be airy & cool in the summer, while offering protection from the elements in Spring & Autumn. It also provides a great space for your child to relax, read a book or escape & calm down if they over stimulate from playtime.

FAQs

The canvas parts of the explorer can be left outside be we do recommend they are
removed in winter months when not during use for further longevity.

The canvas parts of the explorer can be left outside be we do recommend they are removed in winter months when not during use for further longevity.

The Explorer is supplied with ground pegs to push in to the ground.

The platrform on the Explorer climbing frame is 136cm high.

No, the Explorer must be placed on and staked into soft ground.

Overall rating: 4.5888324 / 5 from 197 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The TP Explorer Metal Climbing Frame Black Edition is a highly regarded premium climbing frame, praised for its durability, quality, and sturdy construction. Customers appreciate its perfect size, excellent value, and good looks. However, opinions on the slide and delivery vary, with some finding the slide difficult to fit and delivery experiencing delays or missing parts.

Summary topics

  • Child Safety: 10%
  • Frame Solidity: 12%
  • Climbing Frame Sturdiness: 24%
  • Product Size: 7%
  • Product Value: 6%

Review topics: [quality, size, looks, instructions, fun, delivery, value, climbing frame, feels, materials, assembly, frame, daughter, replacement, slide, kids, den, service, build, result, play, colour, set, granddaughter, bar, addition, space, words, price, boy].

Review highlights

  • "Positive: Perfect size not too big for a small garden, strong and durable frame, good quality."Peter T.
  • "Amazing climbing frame, not too difficult to assemble, kids have had so much play out of it already."Becky
  • "My girls love their new slide and climbing frame."Abigail M.

Reviews

Explorer climbing frame

"wouĺd be very helpful if the parts where numbered. took sometime to put together. 2 people. once completed. the climbing frame is very sturdy and components are very good quality. . grandson is having so much fun on this climbing fram. highly recommend this company."

lynda P. (5/5)

Great set

"This has been such a great edition to our garden, both kids aged 6&2 love it and it has been used nearly every day. We were really on the fence about getting a bit piece of equipment but the fact it has already been used so much and it such a high quality has been a pay off in our books. The only slight downside was putting it together, the instructions could have been a tad clearer."

Daniel G. (5/5)

Amazing brand!

"We've just bought this for our grand daughter (nearly 3 but very tall and very confident). We bought the same brand climbing frame and giant swing frame for our own children over 20 years ago, was great to be able to go back for the same quality after all this time. Our grandaughter loves it and can do all of it already. She loves picnics in the tent with her teddies and being a monkey across the bars. We didn't put the bottom ball pit on as we didn't want the grass to die under it and also risk it being used as a cat toilet (our own and others)"

Dawn C. (5/5)

Don’t hesitate to buy!

"We love the Explorer frame with swing and slide! It has changed the way we use our garden, the kids want to be outside more and what’s more is they play independently meaning we can get on with garden jobs or enjoy the sunshine. It was easy to put together with clearly labelled pieces and straightforward instructions. It’s so good our friends want to get one for their kids"

Robyn B. (5/5)

Got there in the end

"Make sure you get all the poles out and separate them as otherwise it gets very confusing. The instructions in relation to the net were confusing, our net isn't on correctly as to fix the problem meant undoing a lot of work. Perhaps mark the ends to annotate which are sides and which are top/bottom. The girls have loved playing in the tented section and sliding down. Sturdy and feels safe."

Anna Q. (4/5)

Fantastic Product

"This product is fantastic. The climbing frame is really sturdy, the den is fun and my granddaughter simply adores it. I won't say it was easy to put together as it took us nearly six hours but it was well worth it and is a super quality item!"

LISA B. (5/5)

Junior explorers

"My grandchildren are loving this climbing frame with monkey bars, rope climb and hideout at the top. It's structure is solid and handles all four of the children clambering over it. I would say this is definitely for children under the age of 10 years. My eldest at 10 is very slight in stature and is fine. But my 8 year old grandchild is very stocky and tall for her age and it does shudder when she climbs over it. But overall it's great fun for the little ones"

Gabriella W. (5/5)

Absolutely fantastic 😊

"It's a great product! The climbing frame is good to build and very straightforward once you lay out all the parts and pieces to match the item sheet in the front of the instructions, it does take some time but it's a very stable and safe product. It comes with ground anchors so you can ensure safety. It's a great size and has loads of opportunities for play. The swing seat is sturdy, but I have put it aside as my little one needs a seat with a back but the seat it comes with will be perfect when he gets bigger!"

Jaymie G. (5/5)

Great piece of kit - once it is put together correctly!

"The product is great and my grandsons love it! We also attached the slide which makes us a great source of entry for the kids in the garden. It would have been 5 stars except that the instructions are somewhat confusing. Maybe they need reviewing, especially when it comes to attaching the small webbing piece."

Philip D. (4/5)

"3 boys age between 5-10 love this climbing frame with den. Great sturdy frame and cool den"

Teresa (5/5)

Q&A

I'm worried about the ball/sand pit becoming a stagnant pond over winter when it rains. Does the ball pit have any drainage to avoid this? If not, is it easy to remove completely and store without having to unscrew the frame first? Thank you.
The material the ball pit is made from is permeable so will water will drain
Hi, do you know roughly when this is likely to be back in stock? Thanks
This will be back in stock towards the end of June. Sign up to our back in stock email to avoid missing out.
We are looking to buy this and get the swing frame add on. Does it come with the actual swing? If so can this be changed to a toddler swing?
Yes, this does come with our standard swing seat. Another seat will need to be purchased separately.
What age kids is this best for? My twins are 6
This set is designed for children aged 3+, the amount of years use you would get out of the frame is purely dependant on the child as all children grow at such varying rates. 6 year old should still get plenty of play value from this frame though with the additional accessories you can buy
Can you buy the moneky bridge on its own as i already have the slide and the main bit?
Yes, this can be purchased here https://www.tptoys.com/collections/climbing-frame-accessories-explorer