When constructed with imagination and fun, a play area is a paradise for children.
The adventure playground at the National Trust's Belton Hall near Grantham is such a place. Acres of woodland with massive trees with swings, pulleys, slides, fort, playhouses, tree structures, miniature train etc.. A fabulous afternoon in an idyllic setting.

Many of the ideas from this play area can be translated to a smaller setting, and would be wonderful in a smaller garden.The construction is usually very simple, & mainly uses landscaping poles (See poles on site)
(See also the Treehouse page on the Customer's projects page)
Building a play house is massive fun & very quick... a chance to play at being an architect !