Description
This play tent is a pop up castle playhouse that opens in seconds, folds flat for storage, and has breathable mesh panels so you can see in and air can move through, in pink princess or blue castle for $41.99. It is light enough to carry from a bedroom to the backyard.
Children need somewhere that is theirs, and in most Australian homes there is no spare corner to give them. A pop up tent creates one in about five seconds and takes it away again just as fast, which is the entire reason it works in a living room. It is also the difference between a wet Saturday spent negotiating screen time and a wet Saturday spent inside a castle. Two styles means siblings do not have to share, and the mesh panels mean you can still see what is going on in there.
Specifications
| Type |
Pop up castle play tent |
| Setup |
Pops up in seconds |
| Storage |
Folds flat |
| Panels |
Breathable mesh for airflow and visibility |
| Capacity |
Roomy castle design, fits children plus toys |
| Portability |
Light enough to move room to room or outdoors |
| Styles available |
Pink Princess, Blue Castle |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
Pop up castle play tent in your chosen style |
Why Pop Up Beats a Pole Tent
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Up in seconds, down in seconds - a tent that takes fifteen minutes to build never comes out twice, and that is the whole game with kids' gear.
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Folds flat - it stores behind a door or under a bed rather than occupying a corner permanently.
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Mesh panels - airflow matters in an Australian summer, and being able to see in matters to a parent.
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Roomy enough for toys - a tent a child cannot fit their things into gets abandoned within a week.
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Indoor and outdoor - the same tent covers a rainy day inside and a shaded spot in the backyard.
How Long Does the Tent Take to Set Up?
Seconds. It is a pop up design, so it springs into shape when released from its cover rather than needing poles threaded through sleeves. Folding it back down takes a little practice the first couple of times, which is true of every pop up tent ever made.
Can It Be Used Outside?
Yes, it is designed for indoor and outdoor use, and the mesh panels are what make it comfortable outside. Set it up in shade rather than direct sun, and bring it in rather than leaving it out overnight or in weather, which is how these last years instead of a season.
How Does It Pack Away?
It folds flat, which is what lets it live behind a door or slide under a bed between uses. Because it is light, a child can usually carry it themselves once it is folded, which is worth knowing if you want tidying up to be their job rather than yours.
Who Buys These
Parents of children roughly two to seven, where imaginative play is the whole point of the day. Families in apartments and rentals with no dedicated playroom, who need something that appears and disappears. Grandparents keeping something at their house for visits. It is one of the most reliable birthday and Christmas presents in that age bracket, because it gets used for months rather than opened and abandoned.
Pair It With
A tent is the centre of a play setup rather than the whole of it. Our Toys & Games range has the rest of the indoor and outdoor play gear, Kid's Supplies covers the everyday bits, and Gifts for Kids is the place to look if this is a present.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which styles are available?
Pink Princess and Blue Castle.
Does it need assembly?
No. It pops up on release and folds flat again.
Can two children fit inside?
The castle design is roomy and takes children plus their toys. How many fit comfortably depends on their ages and sizes.
Is it waterproof?
It is a play tent rather than a camping tent. Use it indoors or in dry shaded conditions outside.
Can it be washed?
Spot clean it. Do not machine wash a pop up frame.
How does it store?
Folded flat, which fits behind a door, under a bed or in a cupboard.
Do you ship Australia wide?
Yes, including regional and remote addresses.
Fast Australian Shipping
We dispatch from Australia, so this tent reaches Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin quickly, and we post to regional and remote addresses as well. Orders placed on a business day are picked the same day wherever stock allows, which helps when a birthday is close.
Product photography is indicative and toys shown are not included. Colours may vary slightly between screens and the item in hand. Always supervise children during play; this is a play tent and is not intended for sleeping or camping.
