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Bringing all the fun of the beach to your home in the form of a sandpit has always been a great way to keep young children entertained.

As garden toys go, you really can't beat the sandpit as a go-to experience that babies, toddlers and children all love. Not only does it provide hours of fun, but it also gives younger children more of an understanding of their environment, and activities that involve sand can even help them develop their hand-eye coordination and motor skills.

Depending on any accompanying sand toys you choose, your child can also start to explore imaginative play, as well as assisting their sensory development when playing in their sandbox.

For kids to play safely in their sandbox, it's important that the box is kept covered until the next playtime, which is why we would always recommend a sandpit with a lid or covering. This is also important to make sure that rain and any other nasties can't get in and affect the sand. With regular raking and appropriate drainage, you should be able to keep your sandpit clean and in tip-top condition.

By finding the best sandpit with a lid, you can protect the sand and toys your child is playing with from the weather and elements, ready for play next time with minimal cleanup and fuss. We've put together a list of the best sandpits available for kids at the moment to help you with your search.

Our Top Choice

Plum Store-It Wooden Sand Pit‍

This colourful wooden sandpit is the perfect play space for babies, toddlers and children alike. With a sandpit area and dedicated separate toy storage space, there is plenty of room for play and exploration. There is an internal lining to make sure no garden weeds or dirt can get in, and to help moisture drain out. This helps to keep the play area tidy and sanitary. For a fun and simple sandpit that doesn't take up much space in the garden but kids of all ages will get use out of, the Plum Store-It is one of our ultimate favourites.

  • Price: £70
  • Age: 18 months+
  • Made from FSC approved timber
  • Easy to assemble

Best For Animal Lovers

Little Tikes Turtle Sand Pit With Cover

Probably one of the most popular sand pit options around, the famous turtle sand pit has been a feature in many of our childhoods. Fortunately, it's never gone out of fashion due to the size, durability and style, all for a reasonable price. This large, plastic sand pit can be used with either sand or water. Plus, once playtime is over, it is super easy to either empty out and rinse off the turtle, or simply replace the lid for next time.

  • Price: £40
  • Age: 1+
  • Can be used indoors and outdoors
  • 1 year manufacturer's guarantee

Best For Hippo Fans

Chad Valley Hippo Sand Pit

If your child is more of a hippopotamus fan than a turtle lover, they are sure to love this adorable hippo sand pit. Small enough to take up minimal space in the garden, this simple yet fun sandpit is great for toddlers and young children to use. Since it's made of plastic it is durable and easy to clean, and the replaceable cover means everything inside is kept safe and away from the elements.

  • Price: £20
  • Age: 1+
  • Manufacturer's 1 year guarantee

Best For Pretend Play

TP Ahoy Wooden Play Boat Sand And Water Pit

Mini swashbucklers will have the time of their lives in this fantastic Argos sandpit. This boat style wooden structure can be easily slid across to reveal a creative sandpit area, which includes a black board, wooden play surface and a removable splash bowl. You can also fill this play area with water, plastic balls, or of course, play sand. With a removable covering to shield kids from the sun, this one is great for use in all weathers.

  • Price: £150
  • Age: 2+
  • Extendable to reveal sandpit
  • Manufacturer's 1 year guarantee

Best For Picnic Lovers

Garden Games Sandpit Picnic Table‍

This two-in-one picnic table and sandpit brings together the best of both worlds. Kids can sit on the bench and play at the table sandpit area, and once it's time for lunch, you can simply place the table top back on. This is a great option for the garden, and is sure to keep kids occupied all day. If you decide to change it up for the winter or remove the sand at any point, the under-table area makes a great place to store toys or anything else you need to be kept protected outside. There are no sharp or rough edges, and there is also a protective cover included.

  • Price: £79.99
  • Age: 2+
  • Includes removable lid
  • Made from sustainably sourced wood
  • Picnic bench style

Best For Under 5s

DeAO Sand And Water Outdoor Activities Play Table

If you're on the lookouts for sandpits that toddlers will love, the deAO Sand and Water Table could be for you. Bright, colourful, and filled with fantastic options for sand and water play, kids can develop their hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and visual learning abilities with this toy. Since all the parts are detachable, you can easily wash up the basins and toys in the sink and replace when needed. Plus, the fold-down cover makes it easy to keep play sand clean, or store toys.

  • Price: £32.99
  • Age: 3+
  • Comes with sand and water accessories
  • Detachable legs and basins

Best For Kids Of All Ages

Charles Bentley Square Wooden Sandpit With Benches

With all the space kids could need for sand and messy play, the Charles Bentley Wooden Sandpit also comes with benches for adults to sit and supervise. Perfect for playing in the garden, there is an internal lining to help prevent weeds getting through, and a large storage area that can be filled with sand, toys or anything else you choose. Once the kids are finished playing, the benches can be easily folded down to create a lid for the sandpit. Easy to put together and use, kids will have hours of fun with this sandpit-bench combo.

  • Price: £70
  • Age: 3+
  • Easy to assemble
  • Comes with sandpit storage space

Best For Families On A Budget

Chad Valley Sand And Water Pit‍

There's nothing like having a splash around and playing in the sand on a hot day. With the Chad Valley Sand And Water Pit kids can experience all the fun of the beach in the comfort of their back garden. You can use the two apple shaped plastic containers together or separately, which makes it easy to create a paddling pool and sandpit experience for little ones. All you need to do once playtime is over is replace the cover, ready for use next time!

  • Price: £20
  • Age: 1+
  • Available in blue and pink
  • Manufacturer's 1 year guarantee

Best For Sun Protection

Hedstrom Sandpit With Canopy

The all-in-one Hedstrom Sandpit includes all the features you could need from a wooden sandpit. The protective canopy easily becomes the lid, so the contents of the sandpit are protected. There are also benches around the outside, which is a great place for kids or adults to sit. The Hedstrom can be filled with sand, plastic balls, or just toys, to create a safe play area for little ones to explore.

  • Price: £83.62
  • Age: 18 months +

Best For Early Years

Abeec Sand & Water Table

For a mixture between sandpit, water table and mud kitchen, the Abeec Sand & Water Table is a fantastic option for younger children and toddlers. While it doesn't come with a lid, all the parts are detachable and easy to clean, making it ideal for messy play. The height is perfect for toddlers, or it can be placed on a table so kids of different ages can play together. With multiple different toys included such as a rake, mini slide, bucket and sand moulds, this table can be filled with water, sand, mud or anything else to make messy play the best part of the day.

Kidadl Best Buys selects the top parent-recommended products across the web for families of all ages. If you liked our suggestions for the best sandpits with lids then check out this list of the best outdoor playhouses for toddlers and kids, or for something different take a look at the best robot toys that your kids will love!

  • Price: £11.96
  • Age: 3+
  • 21 piece set
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Sarah was born and raised in the North West. Her love of art and culture brought her to study in London and she never left! She can be found teaching painting classes, trying out new recipes, or drawing with a cup of tea.

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