What is a good 'big' present for a 10 year old?

[Littleblurry]

DD is 10 soon and hasn't asked for much in the way of presents. We would like to get her something big that she will get a lot of use out of. A trampoline would be ideal but we have 2yo DS who would also be desperate to use it and it isnt safe until he is 4. Something that would encourage her to be outdoor and active would be ideal but any ideas welcome! She has a bike and scooter. We have a decent sized garden to accommodate larger toys.

Not Legoland tickets for the entire family.

We did the trampoline with nets and padding, they lived on it.

DS got a Switch

A wooden outdoor cabin all of her own. Basically a little shed, decoarte it as she likes, fairy Lights etc, as her own “den”.

Are you near the beach? Ours have had paddleboards, surfboards etc.

Bike? Skateboard? 'Tree' house? Those playhouses on stilts, ours (12 and 10) have had theirs for a few years, but still love it now they're older as a club house...

My 2 year old goes on our trampoline

A tent

We did legoland to death last year but would have been a great idea. Trampolines really aren't safe even with nets and padding- for the very little ones it's all about the way they fall.

Buy the trampoline and supervise the 2 year old on it, ensure it’s netted etc.

I like the idea of the outdoor cabin or playhouse on stilts. Off to Google....

Table tennis table?
Skateboard?
Horse riding lessons?
Ball rebounder?

I like the shed idea.

I’m getting mine a entry level telescope for his 10th but he is space mad

Hmm, the sheds are quite expensive. Hoping to spend under £250.

Buy the trampoline and say no to the toddler. With an eight year age gap, you cannot expect the older child to only have things that are suitable for the younger, it's not fair.

I’ve no new ideas, but try a company called South West Playbeds for a potentially cheaper shed - they are quite competitive and may be able to take a custom order (did for us).

Trampoline is definitely out. I'll check out south west play beds. Also like the idea of a pool.. checking out the level of maintenance required

Get the trampoline and say no to the toddler or only allow him on with direct supervision.

Dont look at playhouses look at sheds, a lot cheaper. Seek out a small local supplier they are better quality and cheaper.
At this age we had a shed my DDs painted it my DM made curtains we got a desk and chair, bean bag ,CD player ( it was the late 90s), names on the door signs and pics on the wall etc
They could craft with glitter and glue all day long.
I was happy because the house stayed tidy they had space and freedom they loved it.
In a few years when they out grow it you have a serviceable if somewhat pinky purple shed

A laptop as she will be off to secondary school in a year.

A trampoline, most 10 year olds love them, surely you cannot expect your DD to wait until your 2 year old grows up? Trying saying no to your toddler!

Trampoline. My dd is 15m and goes on one regular.
With all due respect they could injure themselves anywhere. Fall off a slide at a park. Fall off sofa.. You can't wrap them in cotton wool. And that's not fair on your dd to miss out.

@Littleblurry can I just ask, what is the issue with trampoline please? I'm thinking of getting one for my 3 year old but now you have me worrying, is it any worse than soft play risks?

Not Legoland tickets for the entire family

This was my first thought too

I dont think most people understand how dangerous trampolines really are for kids. Its not advisable to have them using one at all before the age of 6 and should be supervised at all times after that. I'm not spending the next 4 years telling a begging young child no and having to spend hours watching DD bounce around outside while I also supervise her younger sibling (hopefully will have another one soon too).

Babasaclover here is a link for you www.rospa.com/leisure-safety/advice/trampoline/ . My cousins 3 year old broke her leg on one. Not falling off or hitting the side bits- just landing awkwardly. Not worth the risk.