Choosing Your Swing
The first decision that needs to be made before purchasing a swing is
what size you'd like. TP make a range of metal and wooden swing frames – some
designed especially for young children, and some which are suitable for
children up to about 14 years. The wooden Langley Range
is designed and made by us, and these swing frames are suitable for any age
range, including adults. It is important to note that often particular swing
seats are designed for particular weight and age ranges, so it is worth making
sure you have chosen a suitable seat for your frame!
Please Note: there is a TP compatibility table below
to show which swings fit on which frames. All swings (except the Pirate
Boat and the Rockaboat) will fit on the Langley Range.
Another important question is whether to choose metal or wood. Metal
frames are lightweight and compact yet sturdy, and are ideal for those on a
smaller budget. The wooden frames, slightly higher up the price range, come in
both flat and round timber and will look natural and stylish in your garden.
All frames need to be concreted in for maximum stability – the TP swings come
with stakes whilst the Langley
swings require a portion of the leg to be dug into the ground.
If you decide to go for a smaller metal frame, then the newly designed
TP Kingfisher Swing at £34.50 is for you – attractive in yellow and green, it
comes with a flat swing seat and at full height is suitable for ages 3-12. If
you have a younger child then this swing can be used at a lower height, and
with the addition of a baby seat (either the TP Deckchair or the TP Junior Seat
fits) can be used from 6 months +.
If you'd prefer a smaller wooden frame, then take a look at the TP
Forest Range, made from FSC certified Scandinavian Redwood. The smallest option
is the Forest Nursery Swing at £83, which is suitable for children from 6
months up to 3 years and comes complete with a toddler seat. Please note no
other swing seats attach to this frame.
The next step up is the Forest Swing 2 (3-8 years) – 'perfect for city
gardens'. This comes at full height with a flat swing seat attached, but if
you'd prefer a seat for a younger child then again the Deck Chair or Junior
Seat will fit. The Single Forest Swing 2 is £88 but for fun to share is
available as a double for just £103.
Finally in the Forest
Range – NEW – is the TP
Forest Growable Acorn Swing Frame (6 months - 8 years) at £98. The wooden
equivalent of the TP Kingfisher, this can be used at either a lower or higher
height – all parts included! For maximum versatility the choice of swing
attachment is left to you, and there is a wide range of compatible swing seats
at the raised height including Trapeze Bars and Wraparound Seats. Again, for
younger use, there are a number of toddler seats available.
If you'd like something to last throughout childhood then there are a
wide range of options available. If you decide that a metal swing is what
you're looking for, then take a look at the TP Giant Swing frame. Over 2 metres
tall, strong, and exceedingly stable, these frames can take all of the TP
swings, from toddler seats to Pirate Boats and Skyrides. The age range is
dependent on the seat, but most of the single seats designed for older children
will take up to a weight of 60kg, and the doubles up to 80kg. If you want an
exciting ride for a toddler then why not take a look at the Rockaboat, a double
swing-seat that is suitable for children over 10 months (with a harness) to use
with an adult? These swings are available in Single (£97), Double (£103), or Triple
(£112.50), to cater for all of your requirements.
If you choose a wooden frame, then you can choose between the TP
Sherwood Range and our own Langley
Range. You may notice
that there is a TP Kingswood Range too but the Kingswood swing arm can only be
used with a tower combination, not as a stand alone swing – see Climbing Frame
section for more detail.
The Sherwood
Range is robust, comes
with a lifetime guarantee against rot, and will support the full range of TP
swings. Built to last, the round timbered frame will slot naturally into any
garden and provide an attractive, versatile and quality piece of equipment to
last your children into their teenage years. Again, it is available in Single (£181),
Double (£191), or Triple (£201) size and cater for the same maximum weights as
the metal Giant Frames – around 60kg for most single seats and 80kg for most
double seats.
If you are interested in top quality Wooden Swing Frames then take a
look at the Langley
Range. These
round-timbered frames are of exceptional quality and are unique to The Active
Toy Company. Versatile and attractive they are compatible with almost all of
the TP swing seats (excluding the Rockaboat and the Skyride) and our own range
of stylish Langley Swing Seats. Langley Wooden Swing Seats complete a
naturalistic, rustic swing set whilst our sophisticated Rubber Swing Seats are
suitable for any age range. Again these come in Single (£249), Double (259), or
Triple (£279), with all timber and hardware included. Attaching and swapping
swings over couldn't be easier so why not go for a double frame – you could
start off with a Toddler Seat (our own Highback Baby Seat or the TP Junior Seat)
and a Dark Green Plastic Swingseat and once the children have grown up, attach the
stunning Louisiana Swing Seat - a luxurious double swing-bench perfect for
relaxing in the garden! These swings are straightforward to put up but we do
have an experienced assembly team on call if you'd like us to do it for you.
The Forest, Sherwood and Langley
Ranges extend into swing
and slide/tower combinations so take a look in the Climbing Frame sections if
you're interested in more than just a swing. Otherwise just have a browse
through our swing sections and see which frame looks most suitable for you! If
you require any more information then do give us a call on 01635 248683.
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Forest Swing Sets
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Sherwood Swing Frame
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Kingfisher Swing Frame
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Giant Swing Frames
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Deluxe Swing Seat (TP 870/925)
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Quadpod (TP999)
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Deckchair Swing Seat (TP91)
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Wooden Swing Seat (TP72)
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Junior Seat (TP998)
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Wraparound Seat (TP869/924)
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Trapeze Bar & Rings (TP79/923)
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Timber Swing Seat (TP948)
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Skyride (TP833/879)
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Rockaboat (TP650)
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Rockaboat Harness (TP648)
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Pirate Boat (TP584/933)
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Twizzler 2 (TP946)
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