Trampoline for a Small Garden

Small Trampolines for Kids

8 ft Plum Trampoline by Asda

I don’t know what possessed me to agree to an 8ft Trampoline from Asda.  Our garden is tiny, at most measuring approximately 20 x 30 feet.  The look on my husband’s face when the trampoline arrived said it all really as I hadn’t told him it was coming.  It took a bit of persuading to get him to help put it together as he wasn’t convinced.

However, with Summer looming and no prospect of a big trip this year, I really need stuff to entertain her and she’s always wanted one.  Our garden isn’t that enticing and she rarely plays out there.  We did try a small Wendy House but she has outgrown that now.

Assembly

It really wasn’t that difficult to put together.  It came in two boxes, with all the pieces, including a tool to stretch the springs and a set of instructions.  Like with any instructions for self-assembly, they could have been a bit clearer but we managed.

I’d read a lot of the reviews beforehand and was prepared for it to take about 3 hours.  It took us about 2.5 hours and very few domestics.  We did have to improvise on a few occasions as a few of the punched holes didn’t line up but nothing a hammer wouldn’t sort.  We did end up with 6 random plastic disks left over, but they don’t seem to be an integral part.

Design

Trampolines for Small Gardens

I opted for the 8 foot design so it wouldn’t dominate the garden, but if I’m honest it does a bit, but we still have enough space to shift it around so the grass underneath survives.  I love the fishbowl design of the netting as it gives kids more space, on a smaller trampoline, to wave their arms about.  It’s low enough to the ground so you don’t really need a ladder.  The black looks more stylish/contemporary than the usual green or pink ones.  But most of all the springs are on the outside of the netting so no danger of trapped fingers or toes.  A few reviews mentioned issues with the zipper but we haven’t experience that yet.

Capacity

According to the literature, it’s designed for one child up to a maximum weight of 50kg.  But as you can see, which I wouldn’t recommend, my husband had a bit of a play on it as well.  As a parent, I’d be happy for her and one other 7 year old child to play on it.

Value for money

The 8 Ft Plum Trampoline comes in at just under £200, you can get cheaper 8 ft trampolines, but I’d rather spend a bit more for the safety features and quality.  It’s a bit heavier which means it’s not going to blow away the next time the wind kicks up but still light enough to move around the garden.

Our Verdict

It’s one of the best things we have done, we have had to sacrifice a part of our garden, but our daughter is hysterical with happiness.

She spent most of the weekend on it and we had to drag her off it this morning before school.  She can’t wait to have a friend over to play soon.

Author: mediocremum

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  1. My boys would love a trampoline like this – but we are a bit tight on space too – it looks like it fits fine :-)

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