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This Australian Teepee from Hopscotch is bright enough to liven up any dull corner of the nursery. The design is a traditional, five-sided shape with a doorbell and Velcro tab closures. Made from 100 per cent cotton, with a sturdy wooden frame and metal joints, the teepee can be used outdoors on fine days, but isn't waterproof. The teepee is available in primary colours, fairy colours, tropical colours and natural cream and comes in a calico storage bag with instructions. Measurements are 153 (height) x 143 (width) cm, priced 124. Telephone 01252 717768 www.hopscotchmailorder.co.uk

Telephone 01252 717768 www.hopscotchmailorder.co.uk

If you're looking for something larger to use outdoors, Pedlars describes its tipi as 'huge', 'traditional' and 'Sioux'. The 18ft tipi, pictured above, can comfortably fit six children and two adults. Made from hand-stitched water-, rot- and fireproof canvas, the tipi has a vent at the top to keep the interior cool on warm days. Available in three sizes: 14ft, priced 1,100; 18ft, priced 1,450; and 21ft, priced 1,950.

Telephone 01330 950400. www.pedlars.co.uk

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