I'm going to have to spend over £1.5k on this aren't I?

[elliejjtiny]

Our 10 year old climbing frame with a slide, 2 swings and monkey bars had finally got to the point where it is no longer safe and we have to get rid of it. I've been looking at suitable replacements for a while now and now that the dc are older anything that will be challenging enough for them and take their weight is extremely expensive. I'm looking at the growplay one that has all different bits on it but it's £1.5k, plus extra to add a bucket swing. Our one has been used every day by our younger 3, currently aged 13, 11 and 10. 16 year old has only recently stopped using it and still uses the trampoline most days. We don't have a park near enough for the younger 3 to go to on their own so we really need to have stuff in the garden. 13 year old has adhd so needs loads of exercise or he won't sleep. Is there some kind of climbing frame suitable for older children that's cheaper or do I need to note the bullet and fork out £1.5k for a new climbing frame? I miss the days when they were toddlers and were happy with a little slide that cost £10 second hand!

We live in Dublin but bought all the elements of a fabulous swing/play centre from these guys in Germany. https://wickey.ie/wooden-climbing-frames.

Really reasonable and lasted forever !

@elliejjtiny did you also get the compact? I think mostly it seems a better design, but I really think my kids would love the zip line but which can only go on the large or XL. And I like the look of the new cabin accessory which again doesn't fit in the compact.

We got the large frame and then we paid extra to get the nest swing. I've been trying to persuade dh that we need to add the zip line.

We got the compact and I wish l had gone bigger

Thanks. I think I need to do some measuring to see what will fit, I'm worried the large will take up all the grass, but then again if they use it all the time maybe that's ok.