Whimsical Castle Playset Plan・2-Sizes

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Get ready for epic backyard adventures with the Whimsical Castle Playset Plan; a magical fortress where young knights, queens, and adventurers can dream big and play even bigger! The Deluxe version takes the fantasy to the next level, featuring a two-part castle connected by a overpass and tower. Kids can sneak across the bridge on secret missions, defend the tower, or rule the entire backyard kingdom from above. With its playful design and fairy-tale flair, it’s the ultimate setting for imagination and action-packed fun.

Prefer a simpler quest? The Standard version keeps all the charm in a single-castle layout that is still a step up from the King Arthur's Castle, and packs a punch for first-time builders or cozier yards. Both versions include bold castle styling with arched windows and dramatic battlements that bring the magic to life. Whether you choose the larger Deluxe or the compact Standard, this castle is a dream come true for young royalty ready to create their own legendary stories.

Features:




  • 290ft² (Standard) or 375ft² (Deluxe) in total usable play space
  • Two stories
  • Hexagon in shape
  • Varied leveled 2nd floor walls with battlements
  • Room for slides and other accessories
  • Numerous narrow window openings to mimic medieval castle architecture
  • Instructions for a rock wall & swing-set
  • Designed for ages 3-10
  • 34 (Standard) or 44 (Deluxe) page, step by step PDF plan

Plan Category:

🏰 Castle Playset Plans

Standard Dimensions:

  • 12' Wide
  • 12' Deep
  • 13' Tall

Deluxe Dimensions:

  • 27' Wide
  • 12' Deep
  • 13' Tall

Framing Details:

  • Joists: 2x6 & 2x8 - 16" O.C.
  • Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.

Lumber List:

Make sure to take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!

Decking:
( 118 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 39 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 51 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'
( 20 ) 5/4” x 6” x 16'

2x2:
( 15 ) 2” x 2” x 8'

2x4:
( 86 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 10 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 36 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 8 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 7 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 5 ) 2” x 6” x 12'

2x8:
( 4 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 6 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 9 ) 2” x 8” x 12'

Deluxe Lumber List:

Decking:
( 162 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 41 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 73 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'
( 19 ) 5/4” x 6” x 16'

2x2:
( 36 ) 2” x 2” x 8'

2x4:
( 100 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 14 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 59 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 22 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 12 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 5 ) 2” x 6” x 12'

2x8:
( 9 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 6 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 9 ) 2” x 8” x 12'

4x4:
( 2 ) 4” x 4” x 8'

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Michael Palumbo
Plans were easy to read and my kids love it

Paul’s playhouse plans are really easy to follow. It’s was a fun family project! I look forward to doing another project soon.

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Ramsay Zaki
Perfect for Novices and Pros!

When my wife said "Can you build a castle for the kids" and showed me a really elaborate (and expensive) pre-built one, I decided to take on the challenge. I knew I could build something myself which looked better and was much cheaper. I am generally handy but have never done anything like this before. After looking around, we really loved Paul's designs and purchased this plan. He makes it really easy for a construction novice like me. We needed it to be a little smaller than the plans called for so we scaled it down but everything still worked perfectly per the plan. His plans are also put together in such a way that it was quite easy for us to take liberties and make tweaks to the design to fit our own vision while still using the "bones" of Paul's structure.

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Brian Miles
Castle

Great plans. Easy to follow. We made a few alterations to the plans but for the most part it is 90% of what the plan was. It turned out great and my girls love it. I recommend buying a plan from Paul if you want a cool play set in your backyard and you are able to build or find someone to build it.