Spring has finally sprung! The days are lighter, the birds are singing, and the daffodils have popped up to say hello. We can imagine your little rascals are eager to get outside in that warm spring sunshine, so let’s take a look at some of our best outdoor toys for kids.
What are some good outside toys?
Good outdoor toys are those that motivate kids to spend time outside, engaging their curiosity, inspiring active play, and fuelling hands-on exploration. Think ride on toys, garden games, sand and water toys, kids gardening tools, and creative crafts.
What to buy for kids to play outside:
- Ride on outdoor toys: Trikes, wiggle cars, balance bikes, and scooters help children build coordination, gross motor skills, balance, and confidence
- Garden games for kids: Skittles, croquet and other wooden garden games encourage movement and energy release
- Sand & water play: Mud kitchens, sand pits, and buckets & spades are all fantastic for children’s sensory discovery
- Kids garden tools: Child-size watering cans, trowels, wheelbarrows, and other gardening tools will teach youngsters life skills and improve their understanding of the world
- Creative outdoor toys: Chalk games and craft sets are a great way to motivate creative kids to spend time outdoors
Our Favourite Outdoor Toys For Kids
Here are some of the best kids outdoor toys for all ages and interests, from active youngsters to nature-loving littlens. Discover our top pick of ride ons, water and sand toys, kids crafts, and mini garden tools.
Ride On Toys
Didicar Ride On
Whizz about on a Didicar or watch little feet drive a Diditrike! Powered by the wiggle of a steering wheel, the much-loved Didicar is a unique self-propelled ride on toy that promises years of enthusiastic outdoor play. It comes in 8 different colours and carries weights of up to 120kg, so even the grown-ups can have a go! For little riders, the three-wheeled animal-themed Diditrike is a perfect first ride on.
Balance Bike
Teach your tots to cycle with their very own Balance Bike, available in green, pink, or cream. These stylish balance bikes are beautifully designed with a cute wicker basket and easy-to-grip handles. They also come with a sticker sheet for playful customisation!
Wooden Ride On Toys
Eco-conscious? Our adorable wooden ride ons look stunning in any nursery or playroom. Take your pick from our wooden Ride On Cow or Ride On Sheep. Made from sustainably sourced FSC® Certified wood (FSC-C147826), these toddler trikes are built with four wheels for added stability and a fabric seat cover for comfort.
Sand & Water Toys
Mud Kitchen
Get your hands dirty with some messy mud play! Our wooden Mud Kitchen is kitted out with a sink and bucket tap, four hob plates, two shelves, a blackboard, pots and pans, and utensils, so little chefs will have everything they need for a mucky menu of mud pies and bug burgers!
Silicone Beach Toys
Pack light for the seaside with our eco-friendly range of kids beach toys. Made from flexible food-grade silicone, these super cool outdoor toys can be scrunched up or folded into beach bags or backpacks for sand and water play on the go. Browse buckets and spades, frisbees, sand moulds, and more.
Green Toys
Ideal for the pool or beach, Green Toys has a fantastic collection of water toys and vehicles, all ethically crafted from 100% recycled plastic. Kiddies can enjoy lots of nautical adventures with the Bubbling Submarine, Ferry Boat, and Seaplane, or help out in the garden with the Green Toys Watering Can.
Creative Outdoor Toys
Chalk Stationery
Make an awesome outdoor mural or draw a hopscotch board with this colourful Chalk Stationery set from Tiger Tribe. It comes with 10 pretty pastel-coloured jumbo chalks, perfectly sized for small hands, as well as an easy-grip chalk holder for mess-free fun.
Flower Press
The art of flower pressing is a marvellous mindfulness practice for crafty kiddos. Simply gather a bloom or two, place them inside the press, and push down! Our mini Flower Press features a gorgeous garden illustration and is made from premium quality, responsibly sourced wood.
Garden Toys & Kids Tools
Kids Explorer Set
Learn about the natural world with this excellent Explorer Set for kids. Birdwatch with the binoculars, examine bugs in the magnifying jar, and observe butterflies in the pop up net. This brilliant bug hunting kit also includes a magnifying glass, telescopic net, bug catcher tongs, and bucket hat.
Kids Garden Tool Bag
Invite your young ones to help out with the planting, weeding, watering, digging, raking, and harvesting with our Small Tote Bag. Inside, you’ll find a child-size watering can, spade, fork, and gardening gloves with elasticated wrists.
Garden Wheelbarrow
Transport plants or collect fallen leaves in Bigjigs Toys’ Garden Wheelbarrow! This sturdy kids wheelbarrow features a sturdy metal tray, easy-grip handles, and durable rubber wheels, so green-fingered girls and boys can enjoy years of glorious garden adventures.
How to get children into gardening?
If you want to get your children into gardening, make it feel like play, not a chore. The idea is to keep it fun, interactive, and rewarding. Choose quick-growing plants and flowers, treat them to some kids gardening tools, and set out a small space for their own little plot.
5 easy steps to get your children into gardening:
- Start small: Pots, window boxes, or a small patch will keep it manageable
- Pick fast-growing plants: Cress, sunflowers, and radishes will help to maintain kids’ interest with quick results!
- Use child-friendly tools: Mini spades, trowels, rakes, and watering cans help to build independence and confidence
- Give them responsibility: Let your kids plant, water, and prune their own dedicated patch of flowers, herbs, or vegetables
- Celebrate results: Harvest veggies, taste herbs, and put flowers on display to give your tots a sense of pride and achievement
Shop All Outdoor Garden Toys
We have so much more to explore when it comes to kids garden play, so check out our full outdoor toys range to find lots of garden goodies and gifts for spring and summer.