10 Best Climbing Frames 2024 | UK Paediatrician Reviewed

It was a hard decision when choosing a number one, but for a number of reasons, it's TP Toys' tower climber for the win. The impressive structure comes with a max. weight rating of 220 kgb, a 5-year warranty and just the right sprinkling of features to make it fun for kids aged 3 and up. 

After the kids have worn themselves out from slipping, sliding and climbing, they can seek shelter and recoup on the two built-in benches below. As a bonus for the adults, it also doesn't hurt that it looks pretty smart too, especially when placed amongst the greenery of the garden. 

As far as dome climbers go, Lifetime's offering is at the top of the pile in terms of construction and design at an affordable price. Built from heavy-duty, powder-coated steel, the dome comes ready to endure any weather and features an astronomical 272 kg total maximum weight capacity. 

This high weight rating means that multiple children can swing, climb and conquer the dome at the same time without you fearing the worst. To top it off, the connecting joints of the bars are fitted with high-density climbing grips to help your children reach the top.  

RinaGym's frame is purposed for children to learn the ropes and is sure to turn them into bona fide climbers in no time. Despite its size, though, it is intended for indoor use specifically, so make sure you check the dimensions carefully before purchase. 

Through its thorough design which includes multiple swings and ladders, this frame will support the physical development of your children in a fun and engaging way. It's also incredibly well-priced considering its advanced, climbing-specific design. 

As far as plastic frames go, this playhouse set on stilts is a hard one to beat. Recommended for kids aged 2-8 years, it's perfect for kids who've always wished for a treehouse but have no such tree in the garden that's big enough to house one. 

Your kids will be able to be the kings and queens of their own castle, hiding themselves away and hatching plans where adults dare not to enter. After their plans have been hatched they can slide down the included slide and set out to fight whatever imagined bad guys have infiltrated their domain. 

Being the most expensive frame on this list, you'll want to make sure your kids are keen to climb before investing in this one. It is impressive though – a double swing, climbing wall, cargo net, ladder and slide are cleverly included into this behemoth of a frame's design.

The camouflage side panels, too, make for a secret, hidden base where your kids can plan their next mission of the garden from. In terms of structure, it's made from premium FSC-treated timber, proving Plum clearly care about where their wood comes from and how long it's going to last. 

This offering from Little Tikes is a premium activity frame guaranteed to engage and entertain young children. Looking like it could be off the set of a Scooby Doo movie, the attention to detail in design is certainly not lost with the Jungle Climber. 

Let your kids loose in the jungle as they learn to climb up the netting, feel the thrills of the slide and explore the enchanting floor-level play area with ease. It's a sure-fire classic climber that is premium in design and, therefore, premium in price. 

On the other end of the value-for-money scale, this playground-inspired frame is brimming with climbing potential. Featuring a set of monkey bars, a double swing, a playhouse, a slide and a ladder, it wouldn't be unreasonable to start charging an admission fee to the kids of the street. 

Dunster House's quality product is made with the desirable pressure-treated timber and has a ten-year guarantee. The only downside is that the dispatch time is quite long, which considering the scope of the frame is still worth the wait, but a consideration nonetheless. 

This triangle frame with its ramp not only promotes and grows motor development, it also helps build courage by allowing children to pull up, crawl and climb over the triangle when ready. Made of high-quality natural wood the frame is sprayed with BPA free environmental friendly, non toxic paint making the frame waterproof and easy to clean. 

The foldable design means it can be easily reduced in size for storage and movement. The only hitch is that it's anything but cheap. Considering the simplicity in design, it's a very high-end product and you could get a lot more climbing bang for your buck elsewhere. 

Hugely popular on Amazon, this activity frame by Feber features a slide and two ladders built into its design on either side. There's also a floor-level playhouse with a good amount of entry and exit points.

Recommended for kids aged 2 and above but below 30 kg, the plastic frame will feel sturdy but benefits from a simple design that should be easy to put together. An entertaining one for toddlers, although just like number 10, the shelf life of fun is limited with this product. 

Little Tikes have cut straight to the chase with this slide that gets toddlers climbing and sliding. With a simple three-rung ladder and a metre-long slide, your young ones will be able to have fun in a safe and relatively controlled manner. 

The best thing about this slide is it can be swiftly folded and slotted away, out of sight and mind of the children when playtime is over. A great activity for your child's early years the slide can be used both in and outdoors.