Problem solving / Construction corner outdoors

[phoenix2010]

I want to create a construction corner in the garden

so far Ive got these fab tubes from a local carpet fitter , for free and hopefully some crates coming

Any ideas please else I can add , cheap or preferably free and suitable for 2,3,4 yr olds for experimenting , construction ,problem solving , and where to scavenge / beg them from

ps my garden isnt massive as you can see , its just the patio area

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[Bob]

I don't think you can go wrong with three or four car tyres.

edit: just read your post properly - scrounge them from any local garage. They will need a good wash first. You shouldn't pay anything for them because the garage gets charged to dispose of them so you're doing them a favour. You should also be cheeky and ask them to deliver them to your door

[Optimalstar]

I was eyeing up some crates outside of my son's hospital/assessment unit earlier today. I was good and left them alone

[lubeam]

Every time I see tractor tyres in a field I look at my hubby n he just days NO!!!! Meano lol

[loocyloo]

I went to get new tyres on the car & ' accidentally ' brought the old ones home !!

DH was not impressed!

[phoenix2010]

ive emailed a local tyre place and offered to take 4 car tyres and one tractor tyre off their hands if they deliver , fingers crossed , and i just swapped a tube for 4 crates

now to figure out how to cut one in half to fit it in my car

[blue bear]

Our local d I y shop gave me off cuts of guttering when I asked nicely. I'd love to rig up a pulley and bucket for sand but haven't worked it out yet.
Ask at the rubbish tip for bread baskets or crates. not problem solving. It I made a corner with rotting logs and turned over plant pots and buckets for insects to live in which the children love.