Where to buy the best cheap climbing frames for the kids this summer: in stock and with home delivery

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published 10 April 2020

A climbing frame is this summer's must-have garden accessory for the under 10s. Now you've sorted out a hot tub for yourself and secured a swingball set to help you keep fit at home by means of whacking a ball on a string really hard, it's time to stop your kids climbing up the walls, and get them climbing up a frame instead.

If you’ve got children who are getting a little bit tetchy cooped up inside and you’re lucky enough to have a garden to keep them safe, then what about a tree house-style climbing frame? No budget, or no garden? A swing isn't a bad alternative.

There are many different types of climbing frames ranging from the ridiculously over the top wooden structure you see before you through to more humble constructions for the smallest of gardens.

As with everything else currently, stock is running low on a lot of items; but we’ve managed to track down some great options.

If you're after something really affordable, Argos is currently offering a two-for-£30 deal on a load of garden (and indoor) toys and games from Chad Valley, Nerf and more. There are 105 toys on offer, with everything from slides to super soakers. You save up to £20, depending on which two you go for.

• Shop Argos two toys for £30 sale now.

Smyths Toys also has a bumper selection of outdoor play kit, including a selection of football goals so you can recreate the magic of the currently AWOL Premier League. Or at least give it your best shot. Shop for outdoor toys at Smyths Toys.

If your kids just love climbing, Amazon has a whole climbing frames department as well as these fine examples below.

The best climbing frames deals from premium to affordable

Plum Helios II Metal Garden Swing & Glider Set | £89.99 at Amazon
Even more humble is the Plum Helios II Metal Garden Swing & Glider Set, which is a great combination that allows you to keep roughly three children entertained at the same time. The equipment has been powder coated, which means the steel parts should last for ages. The swing is just that, a single-seater, which can have its height adjusted, while the glider has places for two. It’s a pretty simple setup, but should deliver hours of fun for the kids.

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Rob Clymo has been a tech journalist for more years than he can actually remember, having started out in the wacky world of print magazines before discovering the power of the internet. Since he's been all-digital, he has run the Innovation channel for a few years at Microsoft, as well as turning out regular news, reviews, features and other content for the likes of Stuff, TechRadar, TechRadar Pro, Tom's Guide, Fit&Well, Gizmodo, Shortlist, Automotive Interiors World, Automotive Testing Technology International, Future of Transportation and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International. In the rare moments he's not working, he's usually out and about on one of the numerous e-bikes in his collection.