Are you looking for kid-friendly garden ideas that don’t cost the Earth? Are they refusing to pry away from their technology? We think we have the answer to your prayers.
There are hundreds of ideas that involve outdoor toys and even recycled materials. From homemade fairy gardens to vegetable patches and secret dens, discover our list of safe and fun activities you can recreate in your very own garden.
You’d be surprised how much you can get on a budget. As Summer approaches, it’s good to gather some smaller and cheaper toys to build out the collection. So, what can you get for £30 and under?
Every child loves role play, and mud kitchens encourage children to use their imagination. So long as you don’t mind mucky fingers and footprints, play kitchens are a cheap and brilliant way to keep little ones entertained.
You can purchase mud kitchens online for as little as £29.99. To save yourself more money, stock it with some old pots and pans. Everything else they’ll need should be ready and available in the garden - sticks, stones and soil are all readily accessible for messy play.
Tree swings are fun for everyone, parents included. If you’ve been blessed with lots of greenery and trees in your back garden, why not make use of them? Play swings help strengthen fine motor skills and grip strength, but most of all, they encourage lots of fun and laughter!
You can find safe and secure tree swings for all budgets. At The Range, our prices start from £30 - that’s a small price to pay to amuse the kids all Summer long!
Top tip: Don’t feel like you have to miss out on all the fun, we’ve got adult-sized swinging hammocks, too!
Some children like to relax and spend time alone, and that’s okay. If your child enjoys solitude and cuddling up with soft toys and books, they’ll love an outdoor reading area.
To create the perfect environment for diving into a literary adventure, you’ll need to channel your imagination. There are hundreds of ways to make a reading corner without spending lots of money, here are just a few ideas:
If you’re on a budget, you’ve definitely landed in the right place to buy affordable outdoor toys and playsets.
We’ve got multiple garden ideas that make spending time outdoors a joy. Here are just a few options that cost less than £10 that you might want to consider:
This next set of garden ideas include a lot of creativity, crafts and imagination, but that’s what makes them so fun, right?
We’ve got a bunch of lovely activities that kids of all ages can take part in. Let’s take a look at some.
Fairy gardens take time, patience and lots of bits and pieces to create, but they’re sooo worth it. Add a touch of magic to your garden and watch as your little ones’ eyes light up. You can add flowers and plants for them to maintain and grow, as well as pretty solar lights to make it even more enchanting.
Browse our collection of ornaments to find your favourite fairies, gnomes and characters. Your children will love decorating them and personalising their fairy garden to reflect their own interests.
Whilst we’re on the topic of magic spaces, sensory gardens are another wonderful way of getting the kids to enjoy the outdoors. This is a cost-effective way of encouraging children to experiment with textiles, increasing their awareness of nature and promoting imaginative play.
If you’re wondering how to bring various textures and materials together, here’s some inspiration:
If you’re on the hunt for outdoor pocket money toys or affordable birthday gifts, you’ve got plenty of options. Some of the best toys and activities are free or incredibly cheap, making it easy to entertain the kids without breaking the bank.
You don’t need to be a novice gardener to get your hands dirty! Here at The Range, we’ve got handy gardening tools for children, so your little helper can get stuck in with garden prep.
Grab some kid’s gloves and a carry-case of patterned tools and watch as their faces light up. We’ve got everything from watering cans to tool belts, and they’re all child-friendly and small-hand sized.
You’ll get the help you need whilst they discover a new hobby - it’s a win-win situation!
You remember the fun you had playing hopscotch in your younger year? Well, it’s time to teach the kids how it's done. Just by using outdoor paints and chalk, you can create a patio game that offers endless excitement.
Parents, aunties, grandads and uncles, we’re here for you. We work hard to curate a selection of quality, wallet-friendly products perfect for every home.
Browse online today to discover everything you and your family could possibly need. When you want to add something new to your home, turn to us.
