Playhouses

Q: Can you put a playhouse on grass?

Yes, you can put a playhouse on grass. However, it is important to make sure that the base of the playhouse is level and secure. You can use a wooden base, a paving slab, or a concrete base. If you want to learn more about how to create the best base for your playhouse, read our 'how to build a shed base' guide - the principles are all exactly the same.

Inspire your children's imaginations and creativity, and help them fall in love with outdoor play. Waltons wooden playhouses provide something to keep all little explorers adventuring for hours in a fun and safe environment. Whether it's a simple playhouse, a two-storey building or even a raised tower playhouse, you can create a world of fun in your own back garden. ...

All our playhouses and activity centres are EN71 certified and UKCA marked to assure you of their safety and high quality. They're made in a strong, interlocking tongue & groove construction, from planed and rounded timber to prevent splinters. Door edges have a 12mm finger gap to stop little fingers getting trapped.

High-quality fixtures and fittings make for an easy and stress-free build. Get the young ones involved in painting and decorating their new playhouse, and they'll love the results even more! For more info about playhouses, check out our free guide to buying a playhouse

Playhouse questions & answers

Can you put a playhouse on grass?

You can put a playhouse onto any surface, as long as it has a level, secure base. A wooden base is normally sufficient for a playhouse, as they tend to be small buildings, but a paving slab or concrete base is also absolutely fine. If you want to learn more about how to create the best base for your playhouse, read our 'how to build a shed base' guide - the principles are all exactly the same.

How to decorate a playhouse

Decorating a playhouse is possibly the best part of owning one! The only limit here is your children's imagination, and it's a great idea to get them involved. Paint the outside in weatherproof paint in whatever design you choose - fairies, pirates, hobbits, tea shops - the list is practically endless! Paint inside to make a brighter space, and add touches like curtains and pictures on the walls to make the playhouse really homely. There are no rules; just let creativity take over!