Cotton, pine, and time. Handmade play teepees for reading nooks, bedroom hideaways and the corner of the lounge where the good imagining happens.
Breathable OEKO-TEX cotton — no plastic sheeting, no printed synthetics.
Roomy enough for two small children with cushions and a stack of books.
Tested to EN71 toy-safety standards. Rounded pole tips, stitched seams.
Free on your first order. Same-day dispatch on orders before 1pm.
Our most-loved cotton teepees — designed to be the star of a reading nook or a garden afternoon.
A rug, a cushion pile, a string of lights. Bedtime stories with a proper hideaway.
Read the reading-nook guideA permanent 'my space' corner — brilliant for shared bedrooms and only-child imaginations alike.
Browse Cosy CornerPitch on a dry lawn on a bright afternoon. Bring in before rain — cotton is thirsty.
Garden AdventuresOur standard teepees are 120cm across the base and 170cm tall — big enough for two small children with cushions and a book. Measure the corner you're planning to use and leave 20cm on each side for the poles to splay comfortably.
100% natural cotton canvas over a solid pine pole frame. No plastic sheeting, no printed synthetics, and no glued seams — everything's stitched so it launders and lasts.
Yes — the canvas is machine washable at 30°C. Slip it off the poles first (takes about a minute), wash on a gentle cycle, and air-dry flat. The poles wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Recommended for age 3+. Every teepee is UKCA-marked to EN71 toy safety, uses OEKO-TEX certified cotton, and has rounded pole tips. Toddlers should always be supervised during play.
Orders placed before 1pm ship the same working day, tracked. Most UK mainland addresses arrive within 2–4 working days. Delivery is free on your first order.
Yes — cotton garlands, fairy-light-ready canopies and matching cushions. Explore the teepee accessories collection linked below.
Parent reviews
Based on 328 verified parent reviews
“My daughter climbs into her teepee straight after school every day — books, cushions, fairy lights, the lot. It's her calm corner and it's beautifully made.”
“We bought the sensory pod for our autistic son. It's genuinely changed the evenings in our house — he asks to go into his 'quiet place' now.”
“Ordered on a Tuesday morning, arrived Wednesday, up in ten minutes. The cotton is thick and the poles feel proper — not flimsy like others we tried.”
“Beautiful quality and the customer service was so warm. I emailed a sizing question and got a personal reply within the hour.”
Find your fit
Three ranges, one goal — real, screen-free play. Pick the one that matches how your little one likes to unwind.
For bedtime & wind-down
Cotton teepees, canopies and reading nooks for calmer bedtimes and screen-free evenings.
For sensory needs
Podsplay pods, cabins and dens designed with occupational therapists for regulation and focus.
For gifting
Ready-to-gift teepees and matching accessories — the go-to for birthdays, Christmas and new-baby presents.
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Real answers to the questions parents ask us most — delivery, returns, safety and where your tent actually comes from.
Tracked courier, free on your first order. Order before 1pm and we dispatch the same working day.
Not right for your corner? Return unused items in their original packaging within 30 days for a full refund.
Every tent is tested to EN71 toy-safety standards, made from OEKO-TEX cotton, with rounded frame joints.
Every sensory tent we sell is a genuine Podsplay original — never a copy, always with the paperwork.
Orders placed before 1pm ship the same working day via tracked courier. Most UK mainland addresses arrive within 2–4 working days. Highland and island postcodes may take an extra day or two. You'll get tracking as soon as it's on its way.
Yes — delivery is free on your first order to UK mainland addresses. After that, standard tracked delivery is a flat rate at checkout, or free over the threshold shown in your basket.
30 days from delivery. Items must be unused and in their original packaging. Email hello@playtents.co.uk and we'll send return instructions — you don't need to hunt down a form. Refunds land within 3–5 working days of us receiving the return.
Email us within 48 hours with a photo and we'll sort a replacement or a full refund straight away. No lengthy back-and-forth — damage in transit is on us, not you.
Every tent we sell is UKCA and CE-marked to EN71 (the UK/EU toy safety standard), uses OEKO-TEX certified cotton, and has rounded frame joints with no small detachable parts. Recommended from age 3+. Supervise toddlers during play as you would with any soft-frame toy.
Play Tents Ltd is an authorised Podsplay stockist — we buy directly from the workshop, never from third-party marketplaces. Every sensory tent ships with its Podsplay label and safety paperwork, and you'll find our company details (Play Tents Ltd, company no. 17350106) on every invoice and in the footer.
Play Tents Ltd, registered office The Loke, Springfield Road, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex, TN3 9RE. Companies House number 17350106. A small family-run business — one inbox, one team, one phone.
Yes — email hello@playtents.co.uk or use the chat widget and we'll answer within one working day (usually the same day). Tell us your child's age, the space you have, and what you're hoping the tent will do — we'll point you at the right one.
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