The Climbing Frames UK Potty List

January 19th, 2012

As experts in outdoor play equipment and climbing frames we are strong believers in letting children be children. Our younger years are for carefree, wild, fun not worries and stresses. That’s why when we spotted a potty list for toddler’s causing a buzz on the internet we were quite interested to see what was on it.

The idea of a potty list, a children’s version of a bucket list, is to list all of the things a child should have done by their third birthday. We loved the ideas on there. They range from old fashioned fun to mischief and a little bit of naughtiness. In there is to make a mud pie, break something valuable and wear pants on their head. Noticeably no electronic toys or TV related activities featured.

We thought we would come up with a few additions of our own. As our climbing frames range from 3-10 years our potty list is more of a ‘Things to do before you reach 10’.

1. Whizz down a slide.
2. Be pushed so high on a swing you think you’re going to go right over the swing beam.
3. Sneak up a slide the wrong way.
4. Learn to swing yourself.
5. Go from one end of the monkey bars to the other…solo.
6. Hang upside down from a trapeze bar.
7. Bounce so high on a trampoline you scare yourself.
8. Be brave enough to swing higher than your brother/sister.
9. Race to the highest point of your climbing frame and declare you are King of the castle.
10. Create your very own den, complete with secret password and secret handshake.

Outdoor play equipment is ideal for allowing children to let loose and really run wild in the safety of their own home.

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The Benefits of Monkey Bars

January 5th, 2012

We all remember monkey bars from our childhood don’t we? They were the perfect opportunity to show off just how brave we were. Swinging from bar to bar and finally reaching the end felt like such a huge achievement.

When designing and manufacturing our climbing frames we pay special attention to the features we include. It is important to us that children get as much enjoyment out of their swing set as possible, so the more exciting and varied the features the better. Buying a climbing frame with monkey bars is a fabulous way to increase the longevity of the swing set. Whilst the younger children may be content on the swings and slide, not yet ready to attempt the monkey bars, older children will love the sense of adventure they bring. Also if your children are still quite young the addition of the monkey bars means the climbing frame will continue to offer new challenges for years to come.

It is great to offer children a variety of challenges. By taking on a challenge and completing it they are learning how great it is to achieve something and this will hopefully spur them on to keep challenging themselves and keep aspiring to reach certain goals. Swinging above the ground can seem a little daunting at first but it is always great to encourage children to come out of their comfort zone and try new things.

It goes without saying that monkey bars add that little extra excitement to a climbing frame, however, as well as being great fun they also have huge health and learning benefits. Getting to grips with monkey bars teaches and improves co-ordination as well as strength.

Monkey bars create the real sense of an adventure playground in your own back garden. Perfect for keeping little monkeys occupied and enjoying themselves for hours.

 

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Climbing Frames – Wednesday Adventurer

October 12th, 2011

We believe in encouraging adventure and exploration. We work hard to ensure that our climbing frames, play equipment, swings, trampolines do just that. We’re not sure whether he had a climbing frame or swing set himself, but Roald Amundsen was an inspirational explorer.

A fairly long time ago (1872) in Borge, Norway, Roald Engebreth Gravning Amundsen was born. As a teenager Roald had become fascinated with English explorer John Franklin and had dreamed one day of becoming an explorer himself. In 1899 he became a sea captain and in 1910 set sail for the North Pole, planning to be the first to reach it. However just before setting sail he received word that fellow explorer, Robert Peary had actually beat him to it. Not the type to be easily defeated Roald continued with his expedition, telling only his brother that the course had changed and they were now heading for the South Pole. On December 14th, 1911 Roald and his team reached their destination, beating a British team under Captain Scott by four weeks.

Roald Amundsen would buy: The Ridgeview

Roald Amundsen

Roald Amundsen

The Ridgeview

The Ridgeview £699

Roald is clearly not afraid of a little cold weather (temperatures get as low as -74 degrees Fahrenheit in the South Pole) so he would love any Climbing Frames UK playset as they can be used all year round. Playing in the snow is one of winter’s great joys. Many think a climbing frame is just for warmer months but it is great to get everyone in the garden when the snow falls too. The Ridgeview is fantastic value and has everything you could want from a climbing frame. A true adventurer needs monkey bars, rock wall, wavy slide, swings and a glider. In fact they would expect nothing less.
To purchase this item or see the features in full go to http://www.climbingframesuk.com/climbing-frames-1.htm

Are you liking our adventurer posts so far? Any suggestion son the next person we should feature?

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The Spice Girls buy from Climbing frames UK

September 21st, 2011

Or at least this is what we think they would buy.

Harper Beckham's Georgian mansion playset

The Georgian Mansion is perfect for little Lady Beckham
The Crooked Treehouse Multiplay System

This kooky Crooked Treehouse Multiplay System was made for Scary Spice's 3 girls

So, you have just had a new baby.  You already have a few children in the family and have decided the time is right to purchase an outdoor play system to keep them all occupied.  If you are seeing similarities with this then you are in the same position as 2 Spice Girls!!!

When you need to pick a frame for your growing brood, you will be using criteria that ensures you can satisfy several needs:

  • Price
  • Size
  • Play Features

Price is key, price generally is the starting point to any purchase.  Here on Climbing Frames, there is a wide range of price points suited to all pockets.  With the starting price point of the Andorra Climbing Frame, a beatufully crafted double swing beamed play system, with 3 ft deck height, a combination rockwall/stepladder and a tarpauline roof, this is an ideal starter frame for your young ones.  Moving up to a Crooked Treehouse Multiplay, which is a bespoke build, manufactured from scratch to your specifications within 6-8 weeks, there really is no reason to shop anywhere else.

Size is also a major decision making element.  Whether you own a terrace, a semi or detached, we all own a piece of grass big enough to build a playsystem on.  With the smallest set measuring only 3 x 3m2, this is a big enough area to get your little ones out in the garden playing on a play system.  If you are lucky enough to have a larger garden area, one of  biggest frames measures, 9 x 7m.    All frames have the same basic play features, so whatever the space available, there will be enough activity and fun for your little ones to play on/with.

Play Features is a also a key decision maker as ultimately the purchase is made to ensure your child/children are entertained enough within the garden alone or with friends and growing and building on important skills.  All of our play frames have the same basic elements.  Speedy slide ranging from a 1m to 3m, either a combination rock wall/stepladder or seperate ones.  A play fort covered either by a tarpauline roof or a wooden one.  Generally there is a sand play area situated beneath the playfort, although on some sets there is a cafe style playhouse option.  Generally all frames are set up for 3 position, although this is different depending on the set.  There are also monkey bars which are available as an added extra or included in the set.

So we have ticked all 3 boxes on your shopping list, so jump on the website and take a look at the available range!!

 

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