When the sun shines and the garden beckons with green lawns and fragrant flowers, it's the perfect time to bring playtime outside. For children, there's hardly anything more exciting than having their very own little hideaway. With a play tent or tipi for kids, the garden transforms into a magical playground. A play tent in the garden offers both shade and coziness, providing opportunities for quiet reflection or wild adventures under the open sky.
Play tents and tipis for children create the perfect setting for imaginative play—whether it's camping, a circus show, an Indian camp, or building their own fort. They're fantastic both outdoors and indoors and can easily be moved around depending on the weather. Fill them with cushions, blankets, favorite stuffed animals, kids’ favorite snacks, and more, and watch your children immerse themselves in play.
At Lirum Larum Leg, you'll find a wide selection of tipis and play tents for children that are decorative, functional, and easy to use in the garden or bedroom. As summer approaches, we explore how to create the best outdoor play experiences with tipis and tents and highlight our most popular models from brands like Nobodinoz, Nununu, Djeco, and Konges Sløjd.
Why Choose a Play Tent or Tipi for the Garden?
Building a fort is one of the most classic and beloved childhood games. Children love creating their own little worlds where imagination runs wild, and they feel safe. With a play tent or tipi for kids, you can give them just that—a place where they decide what happens and how the play unfolds while shutting out the rest of the world.
Apart from offering great imaginative playtime, play tipis and tents also serve as small shaded oases, protecting against the sun’s rays on hot days and providing shelter if the wind blows. Most tipis and tents can be set up in minutes and folded away just as quickly if the weather changes—and they work just as well indoors on cold or rainy days.
Tipis from Nununu – Minimalist Style and Plenty of Play
If you prefer a stylish look with cool details, then tipi tents from Nununu are an ideal choice. Nununu is known for its raw and modern universe, combining simplicity with room for play in their play tipis. The tent is crafted from quality materials with a focus on design, making it both a decorative piece and a safe haven for children.
A tipi from Nununu fits perfectly with style-conscious families who want a play tent that’s fun for the kids and beautiful to look at—and that can be used both indoors and outdoors.
See all our play tents and tipis from Nununu here.
Tipis from Nobodinoz – Quality, Colors, and Adventurous Atmosphere
Nobodinoz is renowned for their high quality and beautiful color universe. Their play tipis for children are a dream for little adventurers who love playing cowboy and Indian or simply hiding away with a good book. The tipis are made of organic cotton and are easy to set up in the garden.
They are also perfect as a base for quiet times with books, plush toys, and blankets. With their fine colors and details, Nobodinoz’s tipis fit into both modern and classic homes—and in any cozy garden nook.
See our popular models here.
Colorful Pop-up Tents from Djeco – Play, Lightness, and Imagination
If you're looking for something fun, colorful, and easy, your child will love our fun play tents from Djeco. The tents are made of lightweight material and are easy to set up, perfect for children who love a splash of color in their day.
Djeco Play Tent – Caravan: This imaginative tent resembles a classic retro caravan and invites role play and summer vibes in the garden.
Djeco Pop-up Play Tent: A colorful and spacious tent that children will quickly embrace as their favorite spot.
Both models can be used outdoors and indoors, and they're easy to pack and take along—perhaps even on vacation!
Konges Sløjd Circus Play Tent – Charming Play for the Little Ones
The adorable Circus-inspired Pop-up Play Tent from Konges Sløjd is also a favorite among the little ones. With its charming circus design and muted colors, it invites imaginative play and cozy moments—both as a hideaway and as a stage for small performances.
The tent is easy to set up and take down, making it ideal for use in the garden, but also as a permanent play corner indoors. It's perfect for children who love role play and everyday magic.
See more about it here: Konges Sløjd Pop-up Play Tent – Circus
How to Use Play Tents in the Garden?
A play tent in the garden can be used in many ways:
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As a base for role play: Play camping, shop, or explorer.
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As a reading corner with cushions and blankets—perfect for reading aloud under the open sky.
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As a base for a picnic with juice, fruit, and plush toys.
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As a shady resting place on warm days.
You can also decorate around the tent with fairy lights, blankets, flowers, and small furniture to create a truly cozy little oasis for the entire summer period. When the weather changes, you can easily recreate the success indoors.
Play Tents – For Both Play and Development
When children play in a tent, they not only develop their imagination but also practice role play and independence. Having their own little space gives children a sense of freedom, which is essential for their healthy development. At the same time, it allows you as a parent to be close without disrupting the play.
Find the Perfect Play Tent at Lirum Larum Leg
Whether you're looking for a stylish play tent made from organic materials, a whimsical pop-up tent, or a classic tipi for the garden, you’ll find it all with us. We have gathered the best models that are easy to use, suitable for outdoor use, and bring smiles to both children and adults.
Check out the entire selection of play tents and tipis for children here, and remember, they’re not just for the garden. Our tipis and play tents are perfect as stylish and enduring retreats in the kids' room or home living room, all year round.
Warm regards,
Anja and Team Lirum Larum Leg
