Top Outdoor Summer Toys This 2026
Updated June 2026
Looking for the best outdoor toys for summer fun this year? Dive into a world of adventure with an array of exciting options perfect for families. From splash pads and water slides that turn your backyard into a mini water park to classic favourites like frisbees, kites, and bubble machines, there’s something for every age and interest. Younger kids will love sandbox diggers and ride-on cars, while older children can enjoy the challenge of a backyard obstacle course or the thrill of remote-controlled boats and drones. For a more traditional touch, try lawn games like croquet, cornhole, and giant Jenga, which are perfect for family gatherings and barbecues. Make this summer unforgettable with the best outdoor toys that inspire creativity, physical activity, and endless hours of fun.
Some of these toys have been gifted in earlier campaigns but this means we have used them and know how great they are from experience and use with our children. We never promote anything unless it works, is worth the money and works!
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Outdoor Summer Toys For Toddlers And Preschoolers
Sensory Steel Tumble Ball Tickit £19.99
An indoor or outdoor toy, and Elza used to love laughing at her reflection in the ball and crawling after it.
A great sensory toy for your little one, and it gave us hours of play and was a firm favourite.
Bunch O Bubbles Mega Motorised Bubble Blaster (RRP: £29.99, ages 3+).
Blast millions of bubbles with this no-dip, no-mess Bubble Blaster, removing the mess and fuss of blowing bubbles. Place the bubble solution into the easy refill holder to create a continuous flow of bubble,s which boasts 15,000 bubbles per minute! The Blaster includes two 250ml bottles of bubble solution and comes with LED lights and rechargeable batteries for hours of toddler entertainment. Buy Buncho Bubbles Mega Blaster.
GeoSafari Jr Sneak & Peek Periscope 4yrs plus £23.95
This fab little periscope has Eliza in fits spying round the garden or from her den. We are so lucky to have so much wildlife, and it has a flip on the LED light for nocturnal viewing as well.
XSHOT Junior Fast-Fill Water Blasters (RRP: £4.99, ages 3+)
Little ones can also join in the splash-tastic fun with new XSHOT Junior Fast-Fill. These are designed for small hands, with easy grip design and Fast-Fill technology for easy refill. Youngsters can refill their blaster in just one second, – dunk, fill and close. Holding 130ml / 4.4 Fl Oz. of water, children can blast water up to 9m / 30 feet. There are five sea-themed designs to find and play with, including clown fish, seahorse, starfish, pirate, and mermaid. Buy Xshot Jr.
Geosafari Rocknoculars 4yrs plus £16.99
Eliza and Kimi have been gone for hours, exploring and investigating to try to find some precious gems, from the beach to walks to the garden. It’s a great little set. With a nice soft rubber viewing part, so no knocks or bumps, and 3x magnification. And a fab little storage space attached, so they don’t lose their precious stones!
Ickle Bubba Teepee Playtime 4 piece bundle £69.00
Create magical outdoor adventures with Ickle Bubba’s teepee play tents – perfect for garden fun, imaginative play, and cosy hideouts! Easy to set up and beautifully designed.
Ickle Bubba’s teepees are ideal for screen-free fun, encouraging creativity and roleplay in toddlers and young kids. Use them outdoors for garden adventures or indoors on rainy days. Lightweight and easy to move, they’re great for reading corners, pirate dens, or just relaxing in the shade. Stylish and simple to set up, they look good in any space and help spark independence and imaginati
Bunch O Balloons RESUSABLE Water Balloons for a 6pk (RRP: £12.99, ages 3+)
These are just genius and work so easily, I couldn’t recommend them more! Innovative magnetic technology lets the water balloons be used over and over again, with up to 1500 splashes per balloon! Made from soft rubber and featuring safe-seal magnetic technology, these lightweight balloons make a splash on impact. Simply open, dunk, close, and splash! Buy Buncho Balloons
Intex Dinoland Play Center Inflatable Water Play Center £70.00
This is always a hit with the inflatable slide with padded base and side barriers, inflatable dinosaur figures, inflatable rings, water sprayer and colorful balls.
You can even attach a hose to the center arch for a water sprayer. I would invest in an electric pump though!
Connetix Tiles £95.00
You know how much we love Connetix Tiles at MMB Magazine; they bring hours of fun to our house.
But they also work as a great toy outside, where they can get creative and build high structures or as Eliza loves to do, parking garages!
A fab toy for outdoor use, bringing imagination to play for a whole afternoon.
Ultimate Older Kids Outdoor Summer Toys
Zooperball £9
This is a fab older kids toy from garden, park or beach if you have the space.
Great for throwing like a dart but also bounces like a ball. Kimi loves hitting it with the bat. Honestly when his mates come over and we go the park they have so much fun and i love the whiste it makes. PLus the soft foam on the nozzle puts your mind
The Zooperball is the ultimate rocket-shaped, long-distance, super bounce & throw ball that can fly up to 200ft/60m.
Outdoor Adventure Mega Explorer Kit £22.99 6yrs plus
A fab 9-piece set including binoculars and a microscope. Let them set off on their adventures from your garden to holidays, so much for them to explore and do, and make note of a great little STEM kit to keep them engaged.
Strikesphere Counter Ball £21.99, 6yrs plus
Tracks kick-ups. Lights, sounds, and non-stop action! This football counts every kick-up up to 100, giving players real-time feedback, motivational lights, and sound effects. Miss a touch? It beeps and resets – keeping kids focused and improving ball control.
Amazon Smyths, Hamleys
Strikesphere Soccer Dash £49.99, 6 years plus
great for competitive reaction and dribbling skills. An action-packed football trainer with adaptive AI, smart sensors and interactive discs, that challenges kids to dribble, control and react. Indoors or out, it boosts skills, fitness and fun with six game modes – and secret ones to unlock too. Amazon, Smyths Toys, Hamleys
Super Wubble Ball (Price vary from retailer and size)
The Sup Wubble is every kid’s dream – a bubble that’s built for serious play! Unlike regular bubbles that pop in seconds, the Sup Wubble is made from super strong, squishy material that can take kicks, throws, bounces, and even belly flops. It looks like a bubble but moves and feels like a ball – giving your kids the best of both worlds.
Perfect for garden fun, beach days, or trips to the park, it’s lightweight, easy to inflate, and durable enough for active play. Whether it’s solo fun or a game with friends, the Sup Wubble is a hit with children who love being on the move.
Hyper Dash Electronic Game £19.99 (Smyths, Amazon)
If you’re looking for an outdoor toy that gets kids moving and thinking, the Hyper Dash Electronic Game is a brilliant pick. This fast-paced, interactive game challenges children to race between coloured targets using a handheld electronic tagger, following audio commands that test their memory, speed, and coordination. It’s perfect for solo play or group fun, and ideal for burning off energy in the garden or park. A great way to combine active play with learning – without them even realising it! Buy Hyper Dash Electronic Game.
Giant Inflatable 5ft Target B&M Stores £35
We love this and its our third summer with it (So this photo is an older addition, so it will only of have gotten better!). Its great fun and so easy to inflate and take down. Highly recommend this fun family game. Helps to have an air pump but I have blown up under my own steam if your wondering if you need a pump.
Buy Giant Inflatable Target From B&M
Gel Blaster £45.00
This is aimed at 14 years plus. And its amazing! If you have caught us on our stories you will see why this is going to be one of those summer hits for older kids.
Buy Gel Blaster
Bunch O Balloons RESUSABLE Water Balloons for a 6pk (RRP: £12.99, ages 3+)
These are just genius and works so easily, I couldn’t recommend more! Innovative magnetic technology allows the water balloons to be used over and over again, with up to 1500 reusable splashes per balloon! Made with soft rubber material and safe-seal magnetic technology, these lightweight balloons make the perfect splash on impact. Simply open, dunk, close, and splash! Buy Buncho Balloons
Nerf Inflatables From £10.99
This was so much fun with all the kids taking cover behind all the inflatables, and it went on for hours!
Whilst this one still looks like it’s out of stock, you can buy lots of different inflatable style Nerf bunkers for play from as little as £10.99.
Buy Nerf Inflatable Bunkers From Amazon
