Children's Outdoor Reading Hide

The Children's Outdoor Reading Hide creates a defined timber space for stories, conversation and imaginative play in an early years outdoor area. Its rustic structure can become a reading retreat during one session and a pretend den during the next, giving children a recognisable place to enter, explore and make their own through play. The slightly raised design adds a distinct setting within the wider playground or garden.

For nurseries and schools, an outdoor reading area offers a different backdrop for familiar books. Adults can bring out a small selection of stories, introduce a picture book or encourage children to describe what they notice around them. The hide provides the setting; books, cushions and other accessories are supplied separately, allowing each setting to choose resources appropriate to its children and routines.

The Children's Outdoor Reading Hide measures 150 cm high, 150 cm wide and 120 cm deep. These dimensions help buyers plan its position and assess access before ordering. Leave space around the entrance and structure for children and supervising adults to move comfortably. It is delivered fully assembled, so delivery access and the final location should be considered together rather than only checking the space where it will stand.

Made from FSC pressure-treated redwood timber, the hide has a natural wooden appearance suited to outdoor learning environments. It carries a ten-year guarantee against wood rot and insect damage, subject to the applicable guarantee terms. The timber structure still needs regular inspection and care in line with the supplied instructions, particularly in a busy shared play area.

Suitable for children aged three years and over, the hide can support both adult-led storytelling and child-initiated role play. Children might turn it into an explorer’s shelter, a pretend home or a meeting place for story characters. Talking about roles, choosing a story and responding to another child’s ideas provide opportunities for language and cooperation. Adults can introduce a simple prompt and let the children decide how the scene develops.

An Outdoor Place for Stories

Bring out a book for a shared reading session and invite children to describe a character or predict what happens next. Return books and soft furnishings indoors after use. The hide is an outdoor structure rather than weatherproof storage for paper resources.

Change the Theme Through Role Play

Use the timber setting as a starting point for a pretend woodland shelter or small home. Children can agree who is visiting and what happens next, creating reasons to speak, listen and take turns. Any added props should suit the children using the area.

Why Choose the Children's Outdoor Reading Hide?

The hide provides a permanent location for changing story and role-play activities. Its assembled delivery, defined footprint and pressure-treated timber construction help settings plan a dedicated outdoor learning area.

Perfect For

• Nursery and preschool outdoor areas for ages 3+.
• Primary-school story and role-play provision.
• Supervised conversations and shared picture books.
• Imaginative den play.

Product Features

• Rustic timber reading hide with a slightly raised design.
• FSC pressure-treated redwood timber.
• Delivered fully assembled.
• Ten-year guarantee against wood rot and insect damage, subject to terms.

Specifications

• Quantity: one reading hide.
• Product code: NLCOM-113.
• Height: 150 cm; width: 150 cm; depth: 120 cm.
• Age: 3 years and over.
• Materials: pressure-treated redwood timber and wood screws.
• Use: outdoors.
• Accessories: not included.

Positioning and Care

Plan delivery access and install according to the manufacturer’s guidance. Adults should check the timber, fixings and surrounding area regularly. Do not allow climbing on the roof or using the structure outside its intended purpose. Remove damaged equipment from use pending repair.