7 Best Children's Slides | The Sun UK

MAXIMISE the time your child spends outdoors by investing in a garden slide.

Tempt your kids away from their screens and into the fresh air – they won’t be able to resist a garden slide, especially if it’s one that involves water.

Design-wise, look for a slide with a solid base that will resist moving about when your child is on it, or, for larger constructions, that can be securely attached to the ground.

And if you want to keep your garden clutter-free over the winter, be sure to choose one that can be dismantled and stored at the end of the season.

We’ve rounded up a host of fun designs at all price points, so you can make it a summer to remember for your children.

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1. Smoby

Suitable for toddlers aged three and up, the 2.3m-long double wave design of this kids’ slide makes for an extra-long ride.

Even more fun: you can also attach a hosepipe to the chute to turn it into a cascading water slide on sunny days.

With an extra-wide base and non-slip steps to reduce accidents, the Smoby slide is designed with your child’s safety in mind.

It is also easy to take apart, so you can store it in a garage or shed over the winter.

2. Little Tykes

If you’re looking for something to keep toddlers aged 18 months to four years busy in the garden, this first climber is ideal.

With a slide, portholes to crawl through and a platform to hide under, there is plenty to fire the imagination and keep little ones busy.

The slide is made of durable plastic pieces that lock together for easy assembly without tools and is compact enough to be used indoors when the sun isn’t shining.

3. Bestway

• Bestway H2OGO! Turbo Splash water park, £599.95 – buy here

It’s a steep price to pay for an inflatable but kids aged five to ten will adore this blow-up water park which comes complete with a climbing wall, curved slide and water spray cannon.

There’s even a secret bucket at the top which can be used to keep the slide slippery or to drench unsuspecting passers-by.

The water park comes complete with a heavy duty blower which inflates it in less than two minutes, and crucially, a puncture repair kit in case of accidents.

4. Chad Valley

• Chad Valley bug toddler slide, £25 from Argos – buy here

This sturdy green plastic bug slide from Argos is a super-durable option for toddlers from 18 months old, at a price that won’t break the bank.

The slide stands 67cm high and is manufactured in one piece, so no tools or assembly are required.

5. Summer Waves

• Summer Waves double racer water slide, £12.99 from John Lewis – buy here

If you don’t have the garden space to make a slide a permanent fixture, this inflatable water slide, which can be packed away at the end of a splash-filled day, is a good option for five to 12-year-olds.

The slide connects to a standard hose and features water sprayers to keep it wet, two inflatable cushions to slide on and an inflatable pad at one end to crash into.

6. Jungle Gym

• Jungle Totem climbing frame, £349 from Jungle Gym – buy here

This tall wooden climbing frame is more visually appealing than its plastic counterparts and with plenty of versatility built in, it’ll go the distance too.

As well as a slide, telescope and steering wheel, it also includes a built-in picnic table and sandpit, all incorporated into a space-saving 3.63m² footprint.

Safety features including anti-slip ladder rungs and two-piece bolt caps to cover protruding bolt and screw heads all help to keep your kids safe while they’re having a blast.

7. Harriet Bee

• Reina L-shaped bunk bed with slide, £799.99 from Wayfair – buy here

Just because you live in a flat, doesn’t mean your child has to miss out on the fun of a slide. Made from sturdy beechwood, this bunk bed is as practical as it is fun, incorporating a bookcase as well as an integrated ladder for going up and a slide for coming down,

The ladder, shelf and slide can be mounted on the left or right to suit the dimensions and layout of your child’s bedroom.

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