By Daisy Bowie-Sell

Published: Thursday, 11 November 2021 at 12:00 am


Dens, treehouses, playhouses: let’s face it, gardens should be for playing too. And if you pick the right one, a kids playhouse can make a little corner of your garden feel like a magical world of fun. There are lots of options out there: from wooden garden playhouses to plastic kids playhouses but you don’t have to settle on something traditional or contemporary: there’s lots of choice inbetween. Find a garden playhouse both the big kids and the small kids will love with the help of our selections below.

Looking for more ideas on how to entertain in the garden? Head to our piece on garden party ideas. 

The ten best garden playhouses

Rowlinson Lookout Garden Playhouse

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There’s a distinct thrill in being up high in a playhouse, and this garden playhouse definitely delivers on the ‘in the air’ stakes. The lookout kids playhouse is on sturdy stilts, with a ladder leading up to the balcony, meaning the kids can feel on top of the world in their magical playroom. We love the added bonus of window boxes too. For ages 3+, this garden playhouse has a natural timber finish (which could be painted) and a mineral felt roof. It comes in at 1760mm.

Don’t miss the chance for multiple play areas too – there’s shelter underneath the structure where kids can have a lovely picnic en plein air.