Playhouses and Themed Play

Commercial playhouses designed for toddlers are great tools to encourage role-playing and promote language development by introducing the concept of dramatic play.

KOMPAN’s range of open and colourful playhouses intrigue and draw in even the youngest of toddlers. The open ends widen the play space allowing for many children to socialise or make new friends both on the inside and outside. Our range of themed play vehicles like traditional carriages, fire engines and police cars, to sports cars and trains, encourage children to create their own stories and adventures where their imagination can run wild which in turn helps to stimulate language development, cognitive play and friendships.

With a small footprint, playhouses are suitable for any playground environment regardless of whether it is in a country park, school playground, nursery, campsite or shopping centre.

Play is an essential tool for children to learn and grow, and pretend play is an excellent way for them to practice navigating the world. Outdoor playhouses designed for children promote unstructured and imaginative play, allowing kids to exercise their creativity without the guidance of caregivers. Through themed play, children can act out social behaviours and express themselves while developing vital skills. Other themed play variations are the musical-themed play panels or free play with sand & water play.

Benefits of Themed Play

Children rely on play to learn and develop. It helps them explore their surroundings and develop vital skills. Pretend play, specifically, is a valuable form of imaginative and unstructured play. Whether they're pretending to ride a train, race in a car, or be in a police car, children engage in themed play that can improve their creativity and stimulate their cognition and language development. Playing with themed equipment allows children to express themselves and practice social behaviors and important skills. Younger children particularly enjoy transportation-themed playground equipment.However, if you're looking for other themed playground equipment, be sure to check out our playground equipment for toddlers. 

Commercial Playhouse Materials and Colours 

We offer playhouses made from hardwood Robinia, steel, pine, and HDPE materials. The hardwood Robinia range provides a natural and organic play theme, featuring a sweeping roof and different heights that bring a natural setting to any playground. Our Moments Mini (PCM) range is fully customizable, allowing you to choose from steel or hardwood posts and select from 9 play panels to tailor the playhouse to your specific needs.