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17 Ridiculously Fun Things You Need In Your Garden This Summer

Turn your back garden into a playground for your children with these ah-mazing ideas

Now the summer’s finally rolled around, your children will probably be spending a large portion of their time in the garden. So you need to make it outrageously fun. We’re talking ziplines, bowling alleys and epic playhouses.

OK, so these ideas may not all fit into your garden at once, but at least there’s plenty to get inspired by. Get ready for the best summer EVER.

A Zip Line
Every child (and adult) in a 10-mile radius will be round at your house to have a go on this.

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A Water Bucket
The perfect way to cool off on hot afternoons.

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A Dance Course
Have your own daily 'Footloose' moment with this dance course idea. Put on some music, write whatever movements you like on the drive or patio and go crazy.

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A Slip 'N' Slide
A piece of tarpaulin and the garden house will make this age-old garden game. Ideal for balmy afternoons.

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A Sunken Trampoline
No chance of falling off this trampoline = less chance of injuries. Genius.

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A Giant Hopscotch
Spray paint your numbers onto the lawn and you're ready to play.

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A Bowling Alley
This can be made even more fun by using glow in the dark paint in the bottles so you can play it once the sun's gone down.

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A Sandpit
Every child deserves to grow up with a sandpit in their backyard.

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Outdoor Twister
Great fun for both adults and kids alike.

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A Blackboard Wall
A canvas that never runs out - ideal for children (and adults) of all ages.

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A Tyre Swing
Salvage an old tyre at the scrapyard to make this £0 swing.

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A Water Wall
Ideal for preschoolers, this water wall is great for sensory play - and in the hot weather!

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A Music Wall
Your neighbours may not love this noisy wall, but your little one will.

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A Climbing Wall
The perfect way to use up all of your child's excess energy.

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An Outdoor Film Area
When the weather's warmer, an outdoor film screening at dusk is the perfect family activity. Project a film onto a white sheet, hung on the washing line, for a make-shift cinema.

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A Hammock
This will make the ideal summer reading nook for your little one.

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A Playhouse
Every child needs a playhouse. Possibly not this incredible, but we can dream, right?

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