The best trampolines for kids, tried and tested by families

Whether you have a big garden that can take a family trampoline, or you're looking for a mini trampoline for a toddler, we've found a whole host of brilliant bouncers to suit all homes and budgets.

From a giant 15ft x 10ft trampoline that'll make your garden the go-to destination for all the neighbourhood kids, to compact 4ft options that'll work inside as well as out, our army of kid testers have put them through their paces.

We've sought out and tested sunken trampolines, oval trampolines, netted trampolines and even one that mists you as you bounce. Keep reading for the full list, plus advice on choosing the perfect one for your garden.

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Best trampolines for kids at a glance

• Best indoor-outdoor trampoline: Plum Play 4ft Junior Mini Trampoline, from £64.99 at Amazon
• Best trampoline for safety features: Springfree 8ft Compact Round Trampoline, £1,095 at Springfree
• Best trampoline for younger kids: Fisher-Price Junior Trampoline by Sportspower, £35 at ASDA
• Best trampoline with water feature: Plum 8ft Wave Springsafe Trampoline and Enclosure with Mist, £479.99 £240 at Sports Direct (Save £239.99 or 50%)
• Best value large trampoline: Galactica 12ft Trampoline Set With Enclosure, £172.99 £159.99 at The Range (Save £13 or 8%)
• Best value trampoline: TP UP 4.5ft Junior Trampoline, £99.99 £74.99 at TP Toys (Save £25 or 25%)
• Best in-ground trampoline: Plum 8ft In-Ground Trampoline with Net, £367.99 £319.99 at Robert Dyas (Save £48)
• Best trampolines for large families: JumpPRO 15ft x 10ft Xcite Oval Trampoline with Enclosure, £509 at Amazon
• Best all-round trampoline: TP Up 8ft Trampoline, £159.99 £99.99 at TP Toys (Save £60)

How do the best trampolines for kids compare?

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Plum Play 4ft Junior Mini Trampoline, £99.99

Best for: Indoor-outdoor use

Why we chose it: Small enough for indoor use but sturdy enough for outdoors, this is a practical first trampoline for little kids.

What we like

• Good for small gardens
• Can be used indoors
• Good for smaller children

What to keep in mind

• Small, even for little kids
• Not suitable for older children

Sturdy and robust enough to be used outdoors, but small enough for indoor use too, this is a great first trampoline for little kids, with a dinky 4ft diameter.

Available from: Amazon, Plum Play and Robert Dyas

Springfree 8ft Compact Round Trampoline, £1,095

Best for: Safety features

Why we chose it: This premium trampoline removes traditional springs and hard frame edges from the jumping area.

What we like

• Great safety features
• High quality frame
• Large jumping space relative to garden footprint
• Long warranty
• High maximum user weight

What to keep in mind

• Pricey
• No ladder

The Springfree range of trampolines is specifically engineered to eliminate trampoline-related injuries. Most injuries occur when a child's fingers or feet get caught in the metal springs and/or when a child collides with the frame, so on this trampoline flexible composite rods tether the mat from underneath to the frame below. The flexible net rods bow out, unlike your usual straight, hard-metal poles, and the zipped enclosure has its own flexible supports to cushion jumpers and prevent falls.

These safety features also produce a better jumping experience. The lack of springs means more jumping space, with this 8ft trampoline offering a jumping surface equivalent to that of a 10ft trampoline with springs. There’s no need for padding around the edge; instead, there’s a soft edge mat that’s far more shock absorbent.

Available from: Springfree, B&Q

Fisher-Price Junior Trampoline by Sportspower, £39.99

Best for: Younger kids

Why we chose it: A colourful indoor-outdoor trampoline that gives energetic younger children a safe, contained space to bounce, play and burn off energy.

For kids who are high energy and enjoy being active, this trampoline is amazing. This has been the first and last thing both of my children have used each day since it arrived.

What we like

• Great play value for active younger children
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
• Pretty, child-friendly design
• Padded frame and handle
• Non-slip feet
• Folding handle for easier storage

What to keep in mind

• Assembly can be tricky, especially fitting the elastics
• Handle may not be sturdy enough for children who want to climb or swing on it
• Still takes up a fair amount of space, even with the folding handle

This Fisher-Price Junior Trampoline by Sportspower is designed as a first trampoline for younger children, with a padded frame and handle, non-slip feet and a UV-resistant bounce mat suitable for indoor or outdoor use.

Parent testers found it especially good for energetic children, helping redirect jumping away from furniture and adding fun to games like obstacle courses and "the floor is lava". Assembly can be fiddly, particularly fitting the elastics, and the folding handle doesn’t make storage quite as easy as expected.

Available from: ASDA

Plum 8ft Wave Springsafe Trampoline and Enclosure with Mist, £479.99

Best for: Trampoline with water feature

Why we chose it: A built-in misting system makes this a fun choice for hot-weather bouncing.

Perfect – the fastening and the way it is held together makes it difficult for Jack to damage, which he did manage to do on our previous trampoline.

What we like

• Great misting feature
• Good value for size
• Reasonable maximum user weight

What to keep in mind

• Enclosure can't be taken down quickly
• Only suitable for older children

Stand down the sprinkler! This trampoline features a built-in misting system that attaches to a hose pipe to help keep children cool while they bounce — a more convenient option than separate sprinkler accessories. It’s good value for its size and includes a galvanised steel frame with weatherproof pads and enclosure for durability.

The enclosure can’t be removed quickly, though, as the water pipe runs around the top of the netting.

Available from: Sports Direct

Galactica 12ft Trampoline Set With Enclosure, £179.99

Best for: Value large trampoline

Why we chose it: At under £200, this 12ft trampoline gives families plenty of bouncing space for the price.

What we like

• Very good size
• Good for multiple ages

What to keep in mind

• Small ladder is a bit flimsy
• Very heavy

Priced at under £200, this 12ft trampoline is great value and offers plenty of space for a child of any age to get their bounce on. The addition of a ladder helps smaller kids climb up, but do make sure it's securely placed and fitted in the garden so they can do so safely.

There's a UV-resistant net, a strong spring cover to prolong its life, and ultra-thick steel pipes to keep everything where it's meant to be. If the size isn't quite right, the same model is sold in 6, 8, 10 and 14ft versions too.

Available from: Amazon, The Range, B&Q

TP UP 4.5ft Junior Trampoline, £99.99

Best for: Value trampoline

Why we chose it: This small trampoline is an affordable pick for younger children and smaller gardens.

What we like

• Good value
• Great for younger children

What to keep in mind

• Too small for older children
• Low bounce height

This small but perfectly formed trampoline is ideal for families with small gardens, smallish children and smallish budgets. It’s one of the most affordable options we have seen and it only needs 1 adult to assemble it.

Available from: Argos, John Lewis, TP Toys

Plum 8ft In-Ground Trampoline, £569.99

Best for: In-ground trampoline

Why we chose it: This in-ground option is a more discreet choice for families who don't want a large freestanding trampoline dominating the garden.

This trampoline is big enough for our Stanley and a friend or 2, so we add the enclosure when there are children visiting. But without the net, it looks, we feel, so much nicer than having a trampoline stood in the garden.

What we like

• Garden-friendly design
• Good value
• Good maximum user weight
• Cover for netting included

What to keep in mind

• Requires digging to install
• Cannot be easily moved
• Not suitable for younger children

Built-in trampolines tend to be more expensive than freestanding versions but this Plum model offers strong features at a reasonable price. Below ground, the thick, double galvanised steel frame is built to last, while above ground, thick UV-resistant, weather-proof pads cover the edge where the trampoline meets the lawn.

This trampoline has shorter-than-usual legs, so you won’t have to dig as far down as you might think when installing it into the ground.

Available from: Amazon, Robert Dyas and Plum

JumpPRO 15ft x 10ft Xcite Oval Trampoline with Enclosure, £629

Best for: Large families

Why we chose it: This large oval trampoline offers generous jumping space and a very high maximum user weight.

What we like

• Large
• Good for children bouncing together
• Large bounce mat relative to footprint
• Very high maximum user weight

What to keep in mind

• Pricey
• May be too big for some gardens
• Fiddly fastenings
• Only suitable for older children

This oval-shaped trampoline offers an impressive 14ft x 9ft of jumping space within its 15ft x 10ft footprint and, like a rectangular trampoline, is easier to fit into the corner of a garden than a round one. The sturdy frame has foam-padded poles that secure the black netting and protect bouncers from the springs and the hard edge of the mat.

Shape aside, what makes this trampoline stand out is its particularly high weight limit of 150kg, which is 23 stone, so it's great for large families and adventurous parents. It also has 2 distinct bouncing areas, which helps stop children who are bouncing at the same time from colliding with each other or drifting onto the springs.

There's no ladder, but it's not too high to climb for a 6-year-old+. The mesh enclosure shuts with buckles, as well as a zip, which is a bit fiddly for children who are desperate just to get bouncing.

Available from: Amazon, MadFun and Trampolines

TP Up 8ft Trampoline, £159.99

Best for: All-round trampoline

Why we chose it: This good-value 8ft trampoline is a solid all-rounder for families who want decent bounce space without taking over the garden.

What we like

• Good size
• Good value
• Netting and safety features included
• Easier to assemble

What to keep in mind

• Low to the ground

This TP Toys trampoline is a great all-rounder. It's good value and a good size for jumping without taking up the entire garden. It benefits from TP's innovative no-zip door entry, which reduces strain on the net overall, and gets the professional seal of approval: Olympic gold medallist Bryony Page uses TP trampolines.

Available from: TP Toys

What to look for when buying a trampoline

Size

Before you buy, make sure to carefully measure the space in your garden, so you can get an idea of how much room you've really got for a trampoline. Trampolines generally range from 6ft to 14ft, not including the outer springs and padding, and then you need to factor in some space around it, too.

"We recommend a 2m safety perimeter around the trampoline, if possible," says David Woodman, Head of QA and Product Development at Plum Play. "Make sure the trampoline is placed away from obstructions such as sheds and trees, too."

Shape

Most trampolines are round, rectangular or oval. Round trampolines have typically been the most popular for children as they have a 'bounce to the centre' effect that encourages the jumper back to the centre of the bounce mat. This is a good safety feature, so long as there's only one person jumping at a time, which is always what's officially recommended.

Rectangular and oval trampolines, however, have multiple bounce areas depending on their size. This means the jumper stays in their 'zone' rather than being guided into the centre, so 2 children jumping together are less likely to collide. It’s also worth bearing in mind the shape of your garden: round trampolines tend to take up the most space relative to the jumping space they provide, whereas oval and rectangular trampolines can fit into corners or narrow gardens while still providing plenty of jump space.

Safety

All the trampolines we've selected are safe but some have more safety features than others. Some have super-secure enclosures, for example, or spring-free designs that eliminate pinch points where feet could get trapped.

It's also worth considering how easily and quickly you can make the trampoline safe during a storm. "We would always recommend that you dismantle a trampoline prior to periods of high wind," explains David Woodman.

Durability and warranty

Price is, of course, always a factor but do weigh up how much good quality is worth. A kids’ trampoline has to withstand quite a bashing. Some brands provide excellent warranties and/or are made from superior materials that withstand UV better and deteriorate less quickly.

In-ground or overground?

If you’re looking for a trampoline that's more discreet, you could go with an in-ground option that is set into the ground. Keep in mind you'll have to do quite a lot of digging to install it properly – and then it's not something you'll want to dig up for a bit.

If you're going for an above-ground option, think about the surface you have to put it on. Grass is always better and more forgiving if your child stumbles off, and some trampolines are only suitable for use on grass. If your surface area is very uneven, look for a trampoline with legs you can adjust.

Maintenance

An investment like a trampoline needs to be carefully maintained throughout the year to ensure it's safe to use in the months ahead.

"Warning signs to look out for," says David Woodman, "include holes or sagging in the jumping mat, loose stitching or deterioration in the jumping mat, bent or broken frame parts, rusting, damaged springs and deterioration on the enclosure net and safety pad.”

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