Age If you are spending a lot of money on a climbing frame, you want to make sure that it will last your child for a few years. Some climbing frames grow as your child grows, while others are suitable for certain ages upwards. Choose the climbing frame based on your child's likes and dislikes, too – there's no point in getting one with a slide if t...

Having a big enough footprint for your chosen climbing frame is the most important consideration, but don't forget to look up before you build. Are there overhanging trees that could create a hazard in your garden play area– or just a plain annoyance if they drop sticky pollen and leaves all over your new buy? Is the climbing frame far enough from ...