READY, SET, SWING!

MAJOR HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAILER SELLING SURPRISING ITEM TO KEEP KIDS ENTERTAINED THIS EASTER - AND IT’S ON SALE

Wickes swings ahead of Argos with £27 Easter deal on garden playset

With surveys showing one in five children spend hours on screens, home improvement retailer, Wickes, has become an unlikely hero for parents seeking to swap screen time for sunshine. The store, known for timber and tools, has launched a surprising range of products perfect for creating fun-filled garden adventures just in time for the Easter holidays.

Reflecting this rising appetite for outdoor activities, searches for climbing frames have increased by 12.1K over the past month, according to Google Trends.

The secret weapon in the fight against tablet-time is the NEW Mercia Children’s Outdoor Playground range, a collection of garden play sets now available with up to 18% off until June 3, 2026. 

Designed to keep children active and entertained, the collection features options for every garden size and budget.

Standout items in the range include:

Mercia Single Swing with Slide (now £275, was £330): Perfect for creating sunny garden memories year after year, this sturdy round‑pole timber set features a standard swing and a smooth slide for active play.

Built from pressure‑treated timber for long‑lasting durability, it’s safe, stable, and blends naturally into the garden - offering big outdoor fun with minimal maintenance.

Mercia Double Swing with Climbing Wall and Slide (now £403, was £480): This set features two swings, a slide, and a sturdy climbing wall to boost confidence and coordination. And right now, Wickes is £27 cheaper than Argos’ TP Breacon Wooden Swing and Slide – Easter excitement at a better price!

Mercia Tower with Slide, Swing, Baby Swing and Climbing Wall (now £602, was £730): For families who want it all, this impressive garden centrepiece delivers hours of fun for kids of every age. It features a baby swing and a standard swing so toddlers and older children can play side‑by‑side, plus a climbing wall and a slide for fast, thrilling escapes.

Clair Albone, Senior Category Manager for Gardens at Wickes, comments: ‘As families look forward to spending more time outside, we wanted to offer a range that makes creating a fun and safe garden play area easy and affordable. The new Children’s Outdoor Playground collection has something for everyone, from compact sets for smaller spaces to large activity centres for the ultimate garden adventure. It’s all about helping families make the most of their outdoor space and encouraging kids to step away from screens and enjoy playing outside, especially with Easter just around the corner.’

For more information on the Wickes Children's Outdoor Playground range available in-store and online visit wickes.co.uk now.

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