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The best kids sandpits to buy now
Sandpits with covers, storage, sunshades and more in plastic and wood.
Sandpits offer no end of fun for kids during the summer months. They encourage outdoor play and exercise, while also helping develop your child's creativity skills, as they work at building sand castles and making shapes in the sand, try digging or simply let their imaginations run wild playing with their toys on sunny days in the garden.
With much of the novelty of a day out at the beach without any travelling necessary, a sandpit is sure to bring a huge smile to your child's face.
To help you find the best children's sandpit for your outside space, we've pulled together some of the best buys around this summer.
Many come with benches and covers to keep your child in the shade, while others boast creative and fun designs, including boats, cars and animals, which are sure to please.
If you prefer something more classic, we've also found some more subtle and neutral-toned sandpits that should look chic and discreet in any garden, as well as some in bold and bright colours to add a pop of fun to your outside space.
From durable wooden sandpits that are sure to stand the test of time to more low maintenance and affordable plastic options, there's something here for every garden, and every child.
Here are the best children's sandpits to buy now for a taste of the seaside at home this summer...
John Lewis & Partners Plum Junior Wooden Sandpit
Built from natural coloured wood, this small sandpit blends nicely into the colour palette of any garden. The little blue corners not only add a pop of brightness, but they're also perfect for little people to sit on while they scoop, dig and play.
Size: 90 x 90c x 14cm
Amazon Marko 75cm Sand Pit Paddling Pool Blue Plastic (Set of 2)
This affordable set of two can be used as a sandpit, ball pit or splash pool. If the first is filled with sand, the second can be used on top as a covering when not in use. They're also available to buy individually.
Amazon Vida XL Impregnated Wood sandpit
If you like the practicality of the folding bench lids/seats, but not the full-on play school colours, you can get a similar option in a simple treated wood. Or this Pale wood.
Size: 120 x 120 x 20cm
This sweet canopy sandpit will look lovely in your garden with it's beachy stripe and scalloped edge. Plus the canopy is adjustable so you can create as much shade as they need and keep the rain off.
Amazon Garden Games Sand Sailer Wooden Boat Sandpit with Canopy
Amazon Garden Games Sand Sailer Wooden Boat Sandpit with Canopy
This is a swashbuckling option for any little pirates. The sunshade will keep the hot rays off them while they fly the flag and steer the ship's wheel. Again, it has a folding cover that turns into bench seating, and toy storage in the bow of the boat.
Size: 65cm long x 78cm wide x 114cm
little tikes Little Tikes Turtle Sandbox
This little guy will be familiar to many households. He's been a best-seller for years. His low maintenance plastic and cute turtle shell design have made him a go-to. And this is a cheaper option than wooden sandpits.
Amazon Big Game Hunters Car Wooden Sandpit
This fun, car-shaped sandpit has a steering wheel, bench seating and a car bonnet that opens to store toys in. All the fun of a traditional sandpit, plus some motoring adventures! It doesn't have a lid but does come with a rain cover.
Size: 115 x 90 x 36.5cm
Amazon Roba Scandi sand pit in pale blue
This gorgeous option defies the idea that sandpits can't be chic! The pretty pale blue is pleasing to the eye of grown-ups and kids alike. Storage trays for toys can be found by lifting up sections of the bench. Seamless and minimal.
Size: 120 x 125 x 17.5cm
Or there's this similar option in a neutral classic wood to fit with the garden.
Jojo Maman Bebe TP Toys Early Fun Wooden Picnic Table Sandpit
Jojo Maman Bebe TP Toys Early Fun Wooden Picnic Table Sandpit
This cute picnic table has a removable top to reveal a sand play tray, so not only are you getting a perfect bench for little ones to dine alfresco, but also a mini sandpit. Just make sure you clear off any sand before eating, as no one likes sand in their picnic!
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