Toys that will have your kids BEGGING to play outside this Summer

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If after just a few days of half term with the kids, the thought of filling the long six week summer holidays is enough to have you break out in a cold sweat, you are certainly not alone. Entertaining kids, especially multiples, during the school holidays can be really hard, especially if you are juggling your annual leave or work commitments. If you’re stuck at home with the kids all day; the holidays can feel like long, hard work and normally involve far more screen time than we would like.

If you’re keen to get your kids up off the sofa this Summer, keep active and get some much needed fresh air and exercise, Wicked Uncle is a great place to start! Not only do they have a huge range of fun, unusual and different presents for children (that have been thoroughly tried and tested by their team!) but they also allow you to search by age or category, making finding the perfect gift for kids an absolute breeze.

Budget-friendly, all the items featured in this guide are less than £25, meaning you don’t have to break the bank to keep the kids calm, happy and content. Even better, Wicked Uncle offers the same day postage if you order before 4 pm – so you won’t have long to wait!

We’ve checked out their range to bring you some recommendations for outdoorsy toys that will have your kids playing outside and forgetting about the iPad this Summer!

Giant Bubble Set

Bubbles are always a hit with the kids – but giant bubbles?! Now you’re talking!

This super fun bubble set comes with everything you need to make some truly impressive bubbles in your garden this Summer, including bubble mix, a tray and two different wands – one of which will make gigantic bubbles and the other a large flurry of smaller bubbles to chase and pop.

Kids will LOVE trying to master the biggest bubbles that they can. Why not get the camera ready to snap some fun shots whilst they play?

2. Jumbo Octopus Kite

It’s easy to forget just how much fun can be had with a kite.

A childhood right of passage, if the wind is on your side this Summer, why not head out to a local National Trust or park and take this Jumbo Octopus Kite along for the ride? Packing away into a compact storage bag, this bright and bold Octopus kite comes with long rainbow tentacles that will flutter across the sky as your 4-metre long line allows him to soar right above your children’s heads!

3. Scavenger Hunt

Everyone loves a scavenger hunt, but it’s not always easy to set them up yourself. This ready to go scavenger hunt can be played indoors or out (making it a great option for rainy days!) and comes with 2 packs of indoor cards and 2 packs of outdoor cards. Children must race to locate the items in the time allocated – even incorporating cameras or smartphones to snap a pic of their findings.

A great way to get children up, energetic and competing against friends and family!

4. Hornit

Bike and scooter rides can be fun, but wait and see what a Hornit can do to your child’s enthusiasm levels!

This fun light and sound accessory easily clips onto bikes and scooters and comes with 25 hilarious sounds including an old fashioned bike bell, a dixie horn and even a lion’s roar. It also includes a flashing or constant green and white light so your child can always be seen even when the sun starts to go down!

5. Waboba Wingman

If you’re heading out to the beach or an open park space this summer, the Waboba Wingman is a super fun flying disc game that, unlike other frisbee sets, can fold up and easily fit into your back pocket for life on the go.

Made from soft silicone (which is great for parents’ peace of mind!) this 15cm disc can fly up to an impressive 40 metres! Time to work on their catching techniques!

6. Mega Bounce Ball

Fancy a game of extreme catch?! The Junior Mega Bounce inflates to a ginormous 1.4m circumference, completely overhauling playtime at the beach or your local park.

With fun graphics that make it easy to grip, this huge bouncy ball even comes with a handy foot pump included, so you can have it blown up and ready to go in no time at all.

7. Smart Ball

This is a football like no other! The super Smart Ball not only glows at every touch but also counts aloud, keeping track of your keepy uppys all the way to 100.

Why not have an inter-family competition to see who can achieve the most? (This can also be used as a regular football by swapping out the other included bung).

8. Mega Jump Rope

If you’re after an activity that will be as much fun for the grown-ups as it is for the kids, the Mega Jump Rope could be the ideal solution. Ideal for both beginners and advanced skipping techniques, this fully adjustable skip rope can be adjusted to be up to 300cm long. Why not learn some fun techniques like the Triple Under and Awesome Annie? It’s great exercise too!