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Garden swing slide recommendation

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Ftbhere · 18/03/2021 23:21

Hi everyone,
Looking for garden swing slide recommendations. We have a 7 year old and she will love one now that we will have a garden. The garden is good size so space is not a problem.
Want to get a sturdy one which lasts. Is there a particular brand you would/wouldn't recommend? Any particular styles?
Thanks a lot.

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chukwe · 18/03/2021 23:26

Look at Dunster house climbing frames

SollaSollew · 19/03/2021 09:46

If you want something that isn't wood and will last into the teenage years we've got a double swing and the climbing bit, ladders and slide from this place... Brave. We've had one for 4 years and keep adding bits to it. Really recommend them.

Easterbunnygettingready · 19/03/2021 09:50

Please make sure you put tubing on the swing ropes..
Came home from work once and ds 7 was hanging by his neck when he had twisted the swing and the ropes twisted. He slipped down... Dh hadn't noticed as the washing was flapping in the way.. Had to cut him down..

springtimesunshine · 19/03/2021 09:51

We've got a Dunster House Squirrel Fort. Love it!

Ftbhere · 19/03/2021 10:55

Thanks a lot @SollaSollew, I had never heard of it. It looks great. Definitely want something which lasts for many years

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Ftbhere · 19/03/2021 10:57

Oh no @Easterbunnygettingready, that must have been horrible. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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Ftbhere · 19/03/2021 10:58

Definitely looking at Dunster house. My husband thinks that she will outgrow the slide soon.

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Rollercoaster1920 · 19/03/2021 11:04

Be careful with placement, swings need a lot of space. Don't put the frame too near a fence - there is the length of the swing, but also the length of legs or body & head too! An ex neighbour spent ages constructing a lovely base with soft infill - that was then too close to a wall!

Some advice off here was good for our old climbing tower / slide thing: Leave space for children to run around the back of it. Good for water fights, tag, general hiding. I left about a metre at the back which meant I could plant things to grow plants up the fence ready for when it would go.

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