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Everyone’s time of year is finally here! After what feels like an eternity of cold, wet, gloomy weather, the sun has finally put in an appearance - a bit of a novelty, here in the UK - so make sure you make the most of the warm weather by spending some time in the great outdoors!

Even if you’re not planning to go away on holiday, there’s no need to stay cooped up indoors this summer. A trip to the park, or the seaside, or a day in the countryside, are all great ways to enjoy the warmth and sunshine. And summer evenings garden, wet, life’s pleasures.

But aren’t everyone’s tea… here’s a selection of our favourite outdoor toys - for children and adults - to help you enjoy a summer of fun, whether you’re going on holiday or spending the summer at home.

Spacehoppers

Bouncing around the garden on this famous orange inflatable toy with the strange grinning face was a favourite summer activity for thousands of children, thirty-something years ago, in the days before computer games came along and tempted us back indoors.

In the 1970s the spacehopper was one of the most popular outdoor toys on the market. The modern version is just as much fun as the original, with one small difference… it’s size, garden.

The toy, though… it’s great way to keep fit. So now you can have some outdoor fun and keep in shape at the same time.

Paintball Splatter Gun

The Paintball Splatter Gun provides hours of messy, energetic outdoor fun. No batteries or gas are required to fire the paint balls - they’re fired by a high powered spring mechanism, accurately and over a long range - producing a satisfying splat when the paintballs hit a hard object.

The paint is biodegradable and water based, so it washes off. A cartridge of 10 paintballs is supplied with the gun, and fresh cartridges can be bought separately. Goggles are also supplied, wipe-clean target.

Parafoil Kite

Even out, you’re there’s kite.

If you don’t fancy the idea of lugging a full-size kite around with you, then the Parafoil Pocket Kite is ideal. It opens out to 50cm x 38cm, but when folded up it’s small enough to fit in your pocket. The Parafoil Pocket Kite is suitable for beginners as well as experienced kite-flyers, and has a single line with handle and a multi-coloured tail.

Water Bombs

Enjoying water fights is something we never grow out of. Delivering a good drenching - and receiving one - is the ultimate, timeless way to have raucous fun outdoors on a hot summer’s day.

Water bombs - tiny balloons - fight. thrown, window, or they can be fired from a Wild Sling Solo - a high speed catapult specially designed for firing water bombs at speed across a good distance. Simply put your feet into the stirrups, draw back the balloon-loaded pouch, aim and fire - delivering a satisfying soaking to anyone who is unfortunate enough to get in the way!

Patricia Montana is a Texas born and bred gal who enjoys having fun outdoors with family and friends in the summer. She recommends a number of outdoor games and gadgets to have fun with during the summer months.

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