Trampoline recommendations

charlottesmum_2

I am thinking about buying DD a trampoline for her 5th birthday in the summer. I know some safety recommendations are for 6+yrs but am willing to chance it as she is v sensible, and quite cautious. I have no experience of garden trampolines so have a few questions. Basically, I was wondering if any one brand is better than another. I am really looking for best quality rather than bargain price. Obviously I need a safety net (but you can't cover the tramp up when the net is on??). I have til July, so have a bit of time to shop around on price, but DD's little bro/sis is due to arrive the day after her birthday, so free time is becoming scarce.
So, can anyone recommend a particular brand/model? I am thinking of a 10 or 12 foot. Also, are there any recommendations for a particular trusted retailer? It may not be the best MSE practice, but I am willing to pay a bit more for a trusted brand and good retailer than just going on the cheapest internet price for this kind of thing. I am based in the Surrey/Hants/Berks border, if there are any local recommendations.

Many thanks

codwidow

I have got a Plum Products one, I got it for my daughter who turned 7 last year, it came with sturdy safety nets and despite being out since last May it still looks very smart, I know other peoples trampolines who have sagged and the nets have split but ours has lasted. It was about 90 pounds from Argos, they also sell them at homebase for about 30 quid more. Mine is an 8ft as we have a fairly narrow garden but my two daughters can easily use it (other daughter is 3) I reserved ours from Argos and collected it and it fit in the back of my saloon car

inkyblue_2

I bought mine from Aldi a good few years ago now, it was 10ft included an enclosure all for around £100.00. Don't know anything about brands etc but this was the best thing I ever bought my kids, it was used daily for about 4 years and even now is still used regularly although the safety net is at the end of its life.

barbiedoll

I've got a Plum products trampoline, bought at Argos in the sale, paid about £90. After 10 months, the net began to split, as did the mat that covers the springs. After a lot of searching, I found the instruction book with the company address and telephone number, and the receipt. Although by this time 12 months had passed and the net and mat were out of warranty, a very nice woman at Plum arranged for a new net to be delivered and although we had to buy a new mat, she let us have it for half price (£20) because it was faulty whilst still under warranty, although we couldn't actually prove it. The trampoline is great, it's had a lot of wear and tear yet is as good as new, despite being left out, uncovered, in all the snow and rain this year. And top marks to Plum for customer service!

catmc

hi i bought mine in tj hughes it comes with safety net and cover and they deliver it was advertised last week on the website but cant remember the price still looks good as new