Climbing Frame Buying Guide

Unsure which climbing frame is right for your child? Asking yourself what are the best climbing frames? Well fear not, our climbing frame buying guide is here to answer all of your questions & guide you to the perfect play equipment for your child.

Metal Climbing Frames

Made with galvanised steel & coming with a host of accessories like monkey runs, slides & swing arms, a metal climbing frame is fantastic value. Generally cheaper than a wooden climbing frame & easier to assemble, a metal climbing frame is perfect for smaller gardens, for those on a budget & for parents wanting a quick to build frame.Shop Now Shop Now

Wooden Climbing Frames

Our wooden climbing frames are made with FSC wood, meaning they are not only sturdy & fun but also environmentally friendly. Wooden climbing frames do generally take longer to assemble & cost slightly more than metal frames, however they are more durable & have higher weight allowances so they can be used by older children.Shop Now Shop Now

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Space, Safety & Garden Preparation

Distance From Walls

Always ensure there is an adequate distance between your climbing frame & all walls in your garden. We recommend at least a 1 metre gap on all sides between your climbing frame & any other walls or structures. Make sure to check the footprint of our climbing frames to make sure you have enough garden space.

Solid Ground

One of the biggest keys to climbing frame safety is ensuring you have a flat, level surface to place your climbing frame on. This makes sure there is no chance of the frame sinking or leaning to one side. On some of our bigger climbing frames we also require you to concrete in the anchors to secure the frame which means you need an area where this will be possible.

Safety While Playing

We always recommend that you keep an eye on your children while they are playing on outdoor toys. We appreciate this isn't always possible but we suggest where you can to have your climbing frame in view of your garden windows. That way you can watch out for your little ones even while cracking on with jobs.

How do you Protect Wood From Damage?

The best way to protect the wood on your climbing frame is to treat it with a suitable top coat that will defend it against the rain & snow.

This top coat would consist of a wood oil or a wood varnish that you can pick up from any DIY store. You should apply at least one coat a year ideally in the late Summer or early Autumn to allow it time to settle before the bad weather hits.

FAQs

Q - Do i need to anchor a climbing frame?
A - All of our climbing frames come with the correct anchoring equipment to make sure your climbing frame is safe & secure. Please make sure to use the included equipment to secure your frame.

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Q - Do climbing frames need planning permission?

A - Usually you do not as they aren't a permanent structure & for the most part they sit below the 4 metre height threshold. You can always check with your local council here.

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Q - Can i put a climbing frame on artificial grass?
A - It is absolutely fine to have a climbing frame on artificial grass as long as the surface is flat & the frame does not need to be cemented into the ground.