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Two little worlds to explore

Sensory play tents and cosy cotton teepees — hand-picked for calm, screen-free imaginative play.

Sensory Spaces

Immersive sensory play tents

Inflatable Sensory Dens and Dens designed for calm, focus and imaginative play.

Cosy Corner

Teepees, canopies & reading nooks

Soft cotton hideaways for stories, quiet moments and dreamy afternoons.

Find the right fit

Choose your tent

Three ranges, one goal — real, screen-free play. Pick the one that matches how your little one likes to unwind.

  • For bedtime & wind-down

    Cosy Corner teepees

    Cotton teepees, canopies and reading nooks for calmer bedtimes and screen-free evenings.

    • Ages 3+
    • Cotton & pine
    • Free UK delivery
  • For sensory needs

    Sensory Spaces tents

    Inflatable Sensory Dens and dens designed with occupational therapists for regulation and focus.

    • OT-designed
    • Neurodivergent-friendly
    • Adult-supervised setup
  • For gifting

    Gift-worthy teepees & garlands

    Ready-to-gift teepees and matching accessories — the go-to for birthdays, Christmas and new-baby presents.

    • Beautifully packaged
    • 14-day returns
    • Add a garland

Compare at a glance

Inflatable Sensory Dens vs dens vs teepees

A quick side-by-side of size, fabric and where each tent fits best — so you can pick with confidence.

Sensory Inflatable Sensory Den

Our largest sensory tent

Size
150 cm cube — interior floor approx. 140 × 140 cm
Fabric & frame
Printed polyester jacket with blackout lining over a fibreglass pop-up frame
Age range
3+ (adult supervision)
Best for
A permanent den for regulation, quiet reading and immersive play
Setup
Pops up in seconds — folds flat in about 90 seconds (packed 60 × 60 × 12 cm)
Best use scenario
Bedrooms and playrooms with a corner to spare; room for two children
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Sensory Den

The take-anywhere size

Size
120 cm cube — interior floor approx. 110 × 110 cm, under 2 kg
Fabric & frame
Printed polyester jacket with blackout lining over a fibreglass pop-up frame
Age range
3+ (adult supervision)
Best for
Portable calm — travel, school sensory breaks, smaller bedrooms
Setup
Pops up in about 3 seconds — packs into a backpack (42 × 42 × 8 cm)
Best use scenario
Box rooms, shared bedrooms, holidays and grandparents' houses
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Cotton Teepee

Bedroom reading nook

Size
Approx. 120 × 120 × 160 cm
Fabric & frame
100% cotton canvas over pine poles
Age range
3+
Best for
Bedtime, reading, screen-free wind-down
Setup
Pole-and-tie — approx. 10 min, one adult
Best use scenario
Bedrooms, gifts, cosy corners indoors
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Why families order from Play Tents

Real answers to the questions parents ask us most — delivery, returns, safety and where your tent actually comes from.

Free UK delivery

Tracked courier, free on all orders over £50. Most orders are dispatched within 1–2 working days.

14-day returns

Not right for your corner? Return unused items in their original packaging within 14 days for a full refund.

UKCA & CE safety-tested

Every tent meets EN71 toy-safety standards — Podsplay sensory dens on enclosed fibreglass frames, moi mili teepees in OEKO-TEX cotton on pine.

Genuine, safety-tested stock

Every sensory tent we sell is a genuine original — never a copy, always with the paperwork.

How long does UK delivery take?

Your order is dispatched directly by the maker — Podsplay for Sensory Spaces dens, moi mili for the Cosy Corner cotton range. Most UK mainland orders are dispatched within 1–2 working days and arrive within 2–4 working days after that. Handmade Cosy Corner pieces are sometimes made to order and can take 2–22 working days; we'll let you know if that applies to yours. Order from both ranges and you'll receive two parcels with separate tracking.

Is delivery really free?

Yes — standard tracked delivery is free on every order over £50 to UK mainland addresses. Under £50 it is a £3.95 flat rate at checkout.

What's your returns policy?

14 days from delivery, unused and in the original packaging. Because the two ranges go back to two different makers, email hello@playtents.co.uk first and we'll send the right return label — Podsplay for Sensory Spaces, moi mili for Cosy Corner. Refunds land within 3–5 working days of the return arriving.

What if my order arrives damaged?

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.

Are the tents safe for young children?

Yes, but the specs differ by range. Sensory Spaces dens (made by Podsplay) are UKCA/CE-marked to EN71 parts 1–3 with BS 5852 flame-retardant polyester and a fully enclosed fibreglass frame. Cosy Corner teepees and canopies (handmade by moi mili) are UKCA-marked to EN71 in OEKO-TEX® certified cotton on sanded pine poles, with no electronics. Both are recommended from age 3+ with supervision for younger children.

How do I know the tents are genuine?

Play Tents Ltd buys directly from the two makers — Podsplay for the Sensory Spaces dens and moi mili for the Cosy Corner cotton range — never from third-party marketplaces. Every item ships with its safety paperwork, and our company details (Play Tents Ltd, company no. 17350106) appear on every invoice and in the footer.

Where are you based? Who am I actually buying from?

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.

Can I get help choosing the right tent?

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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