Outdoor Toys

Here's our current selection of recommended outdoor toys for children with each of our entries providing an overview of each highlighted item chosen from a mass of possibilities, together with a link to where they can be acquired. If you like the idea of the kids in your life getting some fresh air while they play you may be interested in our outdoor games page. As with all pages on our site the content on this one will be refreshed & amended as inspiringyourkids.com develops and grows.

JCB Dumper Truck

Pedal driven truck with working dumper. Robust with chunky wheels and a comfortable seat, it comes complete with child-sized hard hat. Size: 90W x 56H x 45Dcm. From two years. Available from Mini Marvellous

Skateboard

Designed for kids of 8 and over this sleek, solid and stylish skateboard boasts a Canadian maple deck and measures 79cm in length, 28 cm width and 20cm height. Available from Argos

Sand Table

With room to accommodate anything up to 6 children, this is essentially a great sandpit on legs at a height to suit the young children who will have a great many hours fun from it. Featuring a crane which pivots easily and scoops sand and other objects, this item promises a world of discovery, experimentation and adventure. Completed by the [pictured] umbrella that doubles as a lid to protect the sand when not in use this fantastic plaything is available from Toys R Us

Wooden Skittle Set

Lovely colourful skittle set in the shape of smiling frogs. Four bright wooden balls and six skittles pave the way for hours of fun for the three and overs, with the added advantage of the opportunity to develop and sharpen hand to eye coordination. Available from the The Gifted Goat

Phlat Ball

Suitable for children of 5 and upwards this sports toy transforms itself from a disc shape into a ball when thrown. Made from soft foam, an ingenious internal spring and plastic hinge combination enables the in flight change to this item, which brings a whole new dimension of fun to catch and throwing games. Available from Prezzy Box

Junior Cricket Set

Suitable for five year olds and upwards this set comprises stumps and bails as well as a durable rubber cricket ball and a size three bat which players can comfortably use until they reach four feet nine inches. Great for play, exercise and practise our featured set is available from otherlandtoys

Quadro

This fantastic 174 piece extremely strong construction set allows children of 3 and up to design and put together a huge range of colourful structures robust enough to hold several kids at once. The polypropylene tubing slots very easily together while the set comes with a matching miniature version that allows structures to be planned on the kitchen table before created in the great outdoors. Available from Mini Marvellous

Smoby City Coupe

For children of 2 and over this is a sturdy foot powered vehicle which has great manoeuverability thanks to its steering wheel and multi-directional wheels. Available from Argos

Inflatable Play Pool

This fun pool, in the shape of a crab with big eyes and a smiley face, measures six feet wide offering children a great summer opportunity for garden based splashing and playing. Coming with a special attachment that sprays water from a garden tap into the pool, and a ball toss game in which the six supplied playballs can be lobbed through the hoop in one of the pool sides, this item provides an exciting base for children over three to create their own outdoor seasonal fun. Available from otherlandtoys

Castle

Truly superb castle which can be home variously to the adventures of knights, princesses or imaginary creatures. Our featured item has both internal and external wall mounted steps onto an upper platform inside the battlements, while the interior in this item, designed with children's safety in mind, has hanging bars. Those with a wallet large enough can find this luxury item available at BrightMinds