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Too old for a climbing frame?!

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PopcornPoppingInAPan · 02/01/2023 07:42

We are moving to a house with a slightly bigger garden. I would like to buy a climbing frame like the one pictured (possibly without the “bridge”/net bit) for my kids but I wonder if they are getting a bit old and it won’t get much use/will be a waste of money. They are 9, and 7 (8 in the spring by the time the weather is good enough to play out more).

Our youngest is quite active, loves monkey bars and is already getting a gymnastics bar for the garden (just an H shaped bar they can dangle off).

Would welcome any advice/experience, in particular: if you’ve had a climbing frame when did your kids lose interest?

Thanks!

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Caspianberg · 02/01/2023 07:46

I definitely don’t think they are too old. But the one you show, if you don’t get the bridge and net part, isn’t really a climbing frame is it? It’s just climb two steps and sit.

I would get something else with more climbing, a swing etc

Blueyismylife · 02/01/2023 07:49

Only you know your children. If you think they're still into climbing etc then get one..but I wouldn't get what you've pictured, get something more substantial with more climbing areas if you can.

MeJane · 02/01/2023 07:51

I think just that one part is too dull. What are they going to do once they have climbed the three steps? The bridge and net parts are the good bits!

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MeJane · 02/01/2023 07:51

I think just that one part is too dull. What are they going to do once they have climbed the three steps? The bridge and net parts are the good bits!

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TrianglePlayer · 02/01/2023 07:53

Agree with others. They’re not necessarily too old but I can’t see much joy in the one pictured. Get one with monkey bars!

PuttingDownRoots · 02/01/2023 07:56

The monkey bars will depend on the height. My 11yo loves monkey bars, bud sadly many are too low now

TeenDivided · 02/01/2023 07:59

How far away will you have a local park with climbing facilities?
They are getting to the age they could go there together without you possibly?

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PopcornPoppingInAPan · 02/01/2023 08:13

Thanks, you have persuaded me: if I get one definitely get the monkey bars/net too!

We’ll be 5 mins from one local park and 10 from another which kids know very well as our move is very local. I used to roam around as a 7 year old but that doesn’t seem to be the done thing any more, so I suspect it’s still a good couple of years before I can let them both go there on their own without someone calling social services on me 🤪

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