Big Game Hunters Mud Kitchen with Working Tap – Kid’s Wooden Outdoor Play Kitchen

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Members of the Mumsnet community agree that a sturdy mud kitchen with lots of fun accessories is a great way to keep their children playing happily in the garden. So, we weighed the toys their toddlers have played with and loved, which they wholeheartedly recommend. Their experiences, including weatherproofing and cleaning advice and the mud kitchens which suit children of all ages, have informed our choices of the outdoor toys you should invest in. Expert opinions Remember we've got lots more ideas for everyone to enjoy in our family garden ideas feature. Why are mud kitchens beneficial? Key specs: Size: 160 x 66 x 116cm| Material: Wood | Accessories included: Stainless steel pots and pans; gardening tools; perspex screen; glass pens; wind chimes | Age suitability: Three years and over | Assembly time: Unspecified What we love:

This fantastic kitchen has a clever working tap, two large chalkboards, a realistic four-ring hob and ample storage space. It also comes with robust stainless steel accessories that are fun to use and can be hung from handy hooks. Choosing the right size This may seem like a simple one but it’s really important that you buy the right sized mud kitchen for your child. This will help you enjoy the product more. Key specs: Size: 110.5 x 43 x 90.5 cm | Material: Wood | Accessories included: Large splash tub | Age suitability: 18 months and over | Assembly time: Unspecified What we love:

5. Best mud kitchen for small gardens: TP Toys Kitchen Playhouse Accessory

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Plus, it being in the garden allows kids the freedom to make a mess and it doesn't matter as much as it does inside the house. How much does a mud kitchen cost? You can attach a garden hose to the tap - hours of fun!" (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user DownWhichOfLate) Our verdict There are lots of different kitchens to choose from at varying price points - we've rounded up 13 of the best mud kitchens for kids available to buy now. Best mud kitchens at a glance Create a rough sketch of your design before you start, carefully considering the size and shape of your mud kitchen to ensure you have enough space.Your child may have siblings or friends over to play with the kitchen so make sure you take the time to give this some thought. A mud kitchen is essentially about cooking up grubby fun. Your kids can sauté leaves, oven-bake mud pies and wash up after your garden gnomes have devoured the meal. How many children can play with it: For a mud kitchen to work for more than one child, there needs to be multiple activities, so they aren’t fighting over the same thing. A chalkboard, easel and gardening section are all great additions to the standard cooking area. The mud kitchen needs to be wide enough for side-by-side play; alternatively, a 360-degree design is ideal for two or more children.

Key specs: Size: 31 x 55 x 56 cm | Material: Wood | Accessories included: starter set of stainless steel pans with mixing whisk | Age suitability: Three years and over | Assembly time: Unspecified What we love: The idea is to use primarily mud or sand to play with but kids can also use anything they can find outside such as leaves, flowers, twigs, pebbles and more. Not only do we have stand alone childrens mud kitchens, but we also have accessories that can be attached to your TP playhouses, or even the side of your house. These accessories come with lots of the same great features as our full mud kitchens but give you the option to add them to an existing frame. The best mud kitchen for your family will very much depend on your requirements, however, for its high quality, versatility, substantial size and range of accessories included, we feel the TP Muddy Madness is the best mud kitchen you can buy today. Whether you’re buying for a single child or for siblings to share together, this mud kitchen offers great value for money and is built to last the test of time. How we chose our recommendations Recommendations from real Mumsnet users Aside from space considerations, the size of your mud kitchen is also important for how many children can comfortably play with it. Our Triple Mud Kitchen for example can easily accommodate three children, whereas the single is better suited for one or two.

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Mud kitchens are a great way of encouraging imaginative play in your kids. We have mud kitchens with working taps & sinks, our splash & play range. This range comes with their very own mud kitchen water dispensers & a working tap, adding extra play value. We have small mud kitchens for toddlers and larger garden mud kitchens for older children. Our mud kitchens come with pots & pans as accessories for little chefs looking to create messy mud masterpieces. Just like the real deal! Roomy painted hob area with fun DIY stencil to create hob rings and 'mud kitchen' logo.

If you’re looking to add a mud kitchen to your garden but don’t have a huge budget to spend, this wooden mud kitchen from The Works offers excellent value for money. It includes fun features such as a chalkboard, tray and metal bowl, with two hob rings and turnable dials. We love the addition of two plant pots on the top; great for encouraging children to grow their own herbs or seeds for ‘garnishing’ their creations. If you’re someone who likes to get your money's worth, this budget-friendly mud kitchen is not only big enough for two children to play together, but it also comes with a wide variety of play accessories. The three pans and two kitchen utensils are all made from rust-free stainless steel to protect them from the elements. This is ours... Still going strong 3 years later” (Recommended by Mumsnet user purpleme12) Our verdict So, if your kid frequently changes their mind about what kind of play business they're running (one day it's a bakery and then next it's a sweet shop, for example), you'll be relieved by the flexibility of this mud kitchen.Unlike Mary Berry’s bakes, the best mud pies need to have a soggy bottom, which is where the water butt and working tap on this triple mud kitchen really come into their own.