Children's safety always comes first when choosing an Outdoor Playhouse, so ensure any Playhouses you have in mind are fully CE - accredited and compliant with European Standard EN71 for child safety. Also, always check Outdoor Playhouses to see if they are fitted with features like shatterproof plastic windows and safety locks and hinges. Consider too if the design of any rails and barriers, stairs, ladders and swings on the Outdoor Playhouse is safe and don't forget to check that the Playhouse is built to good quality standards with no sharp or rough edges or protruding parts that may cause a trip. Finally check that the finishes on any Playhouses do not contain harmful substances.

Of course what children want from an Outdoor Playhouse is fun and adventure so the ideal Outdoor Playhouse should stimulate their vibrant imaginations. In fact there are many exciting Outdoor Playhouses available for both boys and girls to enjoy and be everything they want from a fairy cottage to a pirate's den and there is a huge choice of Playhouses, ranging from the simplest to the most luxurious, although smallest is not necessarily cheapest. So balance the Playhouse features you might like against the size you need now and in the future, because both children's and families needs change over time. You may also want to store things in your Playhouse.

Playhouses come in many designs from fairy cabins to tree houses, with all sorts of features like access ladders, verandas, doors and windows and window boxes. You can also choose any number of Playhouse features such as different levels with slides and ropes or swings and sandpits. Bear in mind too that any Outdoor Playhouses should be light and airy inside and suitable for all weather use. Although there are a few canvas Playhouses on the market and some plastic Playhouses, the vast majority of Outdoor Playhouses are manufactured from timber and board products. These sturdy Playhouses are durably constructed from good quality timbers and will cope with children's rough and tumble games to give many years of enjoyment.

Most Playhouses are supplied complete with all the parts needed for easy home assembly using normal DIY tools and equipment. Some Outdoor Playhouses are pre-painted whilst others are supplied either pressure treated or with a dipped finish that can be stained or painted in colours as you desire. Whatever the design, colour or finish of your Playhouse, it should placed on a safe, flattened site in a position where it is highly visible for maximum safety. Remember also that since your Outdoor Playhouse will be a noticeable and prominent feature in your garden, there is no reason why it cannot be fitted into a landscaping or planting scheme to hide an unsightly area or view.