10 Best Cat Trees in the UK in 2024 – Reviews & Top Picks

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If there’s something every house cat needs, it’s a cat tree. Cats love nothing more than being perched upon a plush pedestal gazing out of windows at mere mortals passing by or luxuriating in soft hammocks or cozy hidey-holes—things that many cat trees offer in abundance!

We’ve compiled these reviews of our absolute favorite cat trees in the UK, and we hope they help you pick the very best cat tree for your furbaby and your home. We’ve done our best to include cat trees in varying shapes and sizes, and to suit a range of budgets.

A Glance at Our Winners (2024)

	Image	Product	Details
Best Overall		Hey-brother Cat Tree Tower	Sturdy and secure Fun and entertaining for your cats Comfortable perch, hammock, and condo	Check Price
Best Value		Merax Cat Tree Tower	Large but inexpensive Blends in well with furniture Two hiding spaces and three soft perches	Check Price
Premium Choice		RHRQuality Cat Tree for Large Cats	Completed covered so no wood shows Soft and comfortable napping areas Scratch post included	Check Price
		PawHut Cat Tree Tower	Great cattail fluff hideout at the top Compact and lightweight Large base for balance	Check Price
		JISSBON Cat Tree Tower	Great for multiple cats A variety of sleeping spaces Covered in comfortable, soft material	Check Price

The 10 Best Cat Trees in the UK

Our best overall cat tree in the UK pick is this Hey-brother Cat Tree with Scratching Board & Basket. We love that this cat tree is multi-tiered and has swinging fluff balls, a plush top perch, a condo, and a hammock—plenty to keep your cats out of mischief for at least a while! There are also sisal-covered pillars and a slope to satisfy your cat’s scratching urges.

This cat tree is made of sturdy engineered wood and a reinforced base to prevent toppling over, something we at Pet Keen can really appreciate as safety is paramount for us. Additionally, it comes with extra anti-topple fittings so you can attach the tree to your wall for added security. It comes with easy-to-follow instructions and assembly shouldn’t cause you too much stress, either.

It’s suitable for approximately 2–3 average-sized cats or 4–5 kittens. In terms of downsides, this cat tree may not be the best option for multiple large cats.

This Merax Cat Tree Tower Post with Condos is an absolute tower and the best cat tree in the UK for the money. At the very top are three plush perches and below are two condos for your cats to hang out in—one smaller in size and one longer—all connected by slopes covered in soft fabric. Its many pillars are sisal-covered for scratching and helping to keep your cat’s claws dull.

The base board is reinforced to prevent topples and the tree itself is made of particle boards. The maximum weight recommended by the seller is 2–3 cats. With too much weight, the cat tree can get a tad wobbly, but it’s otherwise pretty sturdy so you shouldn’t have too much to worry about. The Merax doesn’t come with any toys attached, which could be disappointing for some.

For cat parents willing to splash out for the ultimate in premium quality, we recommend RHRQuality Cat Tree for Large Cats. This cat tree was designed with safety, durability, and comfort in mind. Firstly, it’s covered in no-pull material, so if your cats have a habit of gnawing at the cushioned areas of cat trees, you can rest assured that it will stay in place.

Aware of how annoying it can be to find uncovered pieces of wood, RHR Quality likes to make sure their cat trees are completely covered. The cat tree boasts a comfy, luxurious bed at the top, a hammock at the side, sisal-covered pillars, and a dedicated scratch post at the bottom. A sturdy rope hangs from the third tier for cats that fancy a swing. The only downside to this cat tree is that it’s extraordinarily expensive.

If your household is running a one-cat show, you might want to consider this cute PawHut Cat Tree for Indoor Cats. What we like most about this cat tree is the covered cattail fluff house at the top that looks so cozy, that we’re starting to feel seriously envious of our fluffy family members! The base and middle tiers are covered in soft fabric and the left pillars are sisal-coated for scratching.

This cat tree packs a whole lot of fun into a small package, with a teasing rope and hanging ball as well as the neat hideout and scratch-post pillars. It’s easy to assemble, compact, and lightweight, so it won’t take up too much room. The downside of that is that this cat tree is only suitable for one adult cat or perhaps two kittens.

Another con is that the cat can only play with the toys from the bottom tier and can’t reach them from the middle or upper tier.

If you’re the proud parent of multiple cats with varying sleeping preferences, Jissbon’s Cat Tree Tower could be just right for your household. Where do we even start with this ginormous feline playground?! At the top are three plush perches with three jingly balls hanging just underneath, beneath which are two hideouts on the second and first tier.

There are two hammocks—a “bowl-shaped” one on the side of the first tier and a standard hammock hanging underneath the first tier. The sisal-covered pillars are great for when one of your many cats needs a good old scratch. The package contains a wall mounting strap for extra security. We’re not so keen on the hefty price tag, but if you factor in how many cats can use this tree, it may be worth the extra money.

If you have two or three cats but don’t want a cat tree that reaches your ceiling, this Eono Cat Tree is worth considering. This tree can fit up to three average-sized cats despite its modest size thanks to a sleeping spot being available on each of the bottom, first, and second tiers. On the top tier is a bed that can be removed for washing and beneath it is a swinging ball and two box-like hideouts.

The bottom slope doubles up as a scratch post and two pillars are covered in sisal. What we like most about the Eono cat tree is how compact it is—it can accommodate up to three cats without taking up too much space or distracting from your other furniture.

We’d recommend this cat tree for cats that just want to sleep and hang out. Though cats can scratch it and play with the ball, there isn’t really much for them to play with or climb on.

If you’re looking for something a little less conventional, the cactus-shaped Umi Cactus Cat Tree might do the trick. A smaller-sized cat tree, it’s mostly suitable for kittens practicing their jumping, climbing, and hunting skills. At the base of the Umi is a hidey-hole and above it are two tiers with plush perches—one curved and the other round.

There are two sisal-covered pillars for scratching, a hanging pompom, and a springy pompom for playing. The only concern we have about this cat tree is that it’s likely unsuitable for larger cats as the hidey-hole is pretty small. If you have a small adult cat, you may be able to make this work.

This HOMIDEC Multi-Level Cat Tree does a great job of merging playtime and downtime to create both an exciting and peaceful environment for your cat. Made of sturdy, durable, and non-toxic materials, it’s recommended that this tree be placed against a wall for maximum safety. The package comes with anti-topple fittings that you can attach to your wall. That said, some buyers have reported that the cat tree is wobbly and struggles to stand upright without support.

The bottom tiers are dedicated to sleep with a condo, hammock, and perch for snoozing, whereas the upper tiers—with easy-to-reach hanging toy mice attached—are where all the fun happens. The main downside to this product is that the assembly instructions aren’t very clear.

The inexpensive VOUNUT Cat Tree Tower & Condo could be a good starter cat tree option for kittens needing to build their confidence with climbing and playing. It has three spots for chilling and sleeping—one condo and two soft platforms. Toy mice hang from the first and top tier and there’s a springy pompom for your kittens to bat attached to the base. It also comes with a dedicated scratch post as well as sisal-covered pillars.

It’s easy to put together and in the package, you’ll find a wall strap to help prevent toppling. That said, buyers have mentioned that the material covering the tree is somewhat flimsy and can get ripped easily. Others have been impressed by how much fun this cat tree offers their kittens.

If you’re looking for something simple, here’s another HOMIDEC Cat Tree to size up. Without all the frills and fancies of the 145 cm version we shared above, this 90 cm cat tree comes with a suspended tunnel, a condo on the base, and a top tier for nosing out of the window and judging passing humans. A hanging toy mouse is suspended from the bottom of the top tier.

This cat tree is a good choice for one or two small-cat households or ones with kittens. It’s not really suitable for larger cats due to lack of space and its tendency to topple easily. If you go for this cat tree, be sure to support it well by attaching it to the wall or surrounding it with other objects to help keep it upright.

Buyer’s Guide: How to Choose the Best Cat Tree in the UK

First-time cat parents are sometimes surprised by how tough picking the perfect cat tree can be. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the cool cat trees on offer, take into consideration the following to help you narrow down your top picks:

When it comes to cat trees, as with many other things, you tend to get what you pay for. You may want to consider whether you’d be willing to spend more for a higher quality cat tree if your budget allows for it, as these have a much higher likelihood of being sturdy and lasting for a long time.

Final Thoughts

Now, for a final recap! Our best overall cat tree in the UK pick is the plush, comfortable, sturdy, and not-too-expensive Hey-brother Cat Tree with Scratching Board & Basket. Our best value pick is the tall, cheap, and multipurpose Merax Cat Tree Tower Post with Condos, and, our premium choice is RHRQuality Cat Tree for Large Cats.

We hope that you’ve found these reviews useful and have a better idea now of which cat tree will please their highness—sorry, we meant “your cat”—most of all!

• See also: 10 Best Cat Scratchers in the UK

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