Reviewed & Fact-Checked By
Dr. Tabitha Henson
Veterinarian, DVM
Reviewed & Fact-Checked By
Dr. Tabitha Henson
Veterinarian, DVM
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research.
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 (2023)
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Best Overall
Hey-brother Cat Tree Tower
Sturdy and secure
Fun and entertaining for your cats
Comfortable perch, hammock, and condo
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Best Value
Merax Cat Tree Tower
Large but inexpensive
Blends in well with furniture
Two hiding spaces and three soft perches
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Premium Choice
RHRQuality Cat Tree for Large Cats
Completed covered so no wood shows
Soft and comfortable napping areas
Scratch post included
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PawHut Cat Tree Tower
Great cattail fluff hideout at the top
Compact and lightweight
Large base for balance
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JISSBON Cat Tree Tower
Great for multiple cats
A variety of sleeping spaces
Covered in comfortable, soft material
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The 10 Best Cat Trees in the UK
- Hey-brother Cat Tree Tower – Best Overall
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Material: Engineered wood, wood
Color: Light gray
Height: 117 cm
Weight: 4 kg
Suitable for: 2–3 cats
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.
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Material: Engineered wood, wood
Color: Light gray
Height: 117 cm
Weight: 4 kg
Suitable for: 2–3 cats
This cat tree is made of sturdy engineered wood and a reinforced base to prevent toppling over, something we at PetKeen 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.
Pros
Sturdy and secure
Fun and entertaining for your cats
Comfortable perch, hammock, and condo
Perfect for 2–3 average-sized cats
Comes with anti-topple wall fittings
Cons
May be too small for multiple large cats
- Merax Cat Tree Tower with Condos – Best Value
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Material: Engineered wood
Color: Dark gray
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 18 kg
Suitable for: 2–3 cats (maximum weight capacity)
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.
Sturdy and secure
Fun and entertaining for your cats
Comfortable perch, hammock, and condo
Perfect for 2–3 average-sized cats
Comes with anti-topple wall fittings
- Sturdy and secure
- Fun and entertaining for your cats
- Comfortable perch, hammock, and condo
- Perfect for 2–3 average-sized cats
- Comes with anti-topple wall fittings
May be too small for multiple large cats
- May be too small for multiple large cats
Material: Engineered wood
Color: Dark gray
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 18 kg
Suitable for: 2–3 cats (maximum weight capacity)
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.
Pros
Large but inexpensive
Blends in well with furniture
Two hiding spaces and three soft perches
Easy to put together
Cons
Can get a bit wobbly with too much weight
No toys
- RHRQuality Cat Tree for Large Cats – Premium Choice
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Material: Wood, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
Color: Light gray
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 45 kg
Suitable for: 3–5 large cats (approximately)
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.
Large but inexpensive
Blends in well with furniture
Two hiding spaces and three soft perches
Easy to put together
- Large but inexpensive
- Blends in well with furniture
- Two hiding spaces and three soft perches
- Easy to put together
Can get a bit wobbly with too much weight
No toys
- Can get a bit wobbly with too much weight
- No toys
Material: Wood, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
Color: Light gray
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 45 kg
Suitable for: 3–5 large cats (approximately)
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.
Pros
Completed covered so no wood shows
Soft and comfortable napping areas
Suitable for large cat breeds like Maine Coons
Made of durable, high-quality material
Cons
Very expensive
- PawHut Cat Tree Tower
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Material: Engineered wood
Color: Beige
Height: 100 cm
Weight: 5 kg
Suitable for: 1 cat
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.
Completed covered so no wood shows
Soft and comfortable napping areas
Suitable for large cat breeds like Maine Coons
Made of durable, high-quality material
- Completed covered so no wood shows
- Soft and comfortable napping areas
- Suitable for large cat breeds like Maine Coons
- Made of durable, high-quality material
Very expensive
- Very expensive
Material: Engineered wood
Color: Beige
Height: 100 cm
Weight: 5 kg
Suitable for: 1 cat
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 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.
Pros
Great cattail fluff hideout at the top
Compact and lightweight
Large base for balance
Sisal-covered pillars
Cons
Toys unreachable from upper tiers
Only suitable for one adult cat
- JISSBON Cat Tree Tower
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Material: Engineered wood
Color: Light gray
Height: 170 cm
Weight: 10 kg
Suitable for: 5–7 cats, each under 10 kg
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.
Great cattail fluff hideout at the top
Compact and lightweight
Large base for balance
Sisal-covered pillars
- Great cattail fluff hideout at the top
- Compact and lightweight
- Large base for balance
- Sisal-covered pillars
Toys unreachable from upper tiers
Only suitable for one adult cat
- Toys unreachable from upper tiers
- Only suitable for one adult cat
Material: Engineered wood
Color: Light gray
Height: 170 cm
Weight: 10 kg
Suitable for: 5–7 cats, each under 10 kg
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.
Pros
Great for multiple cats
A variety of sleeping spaces
Covered in comfortable, soft material
Spare ball toy included
Cons
Expensive
- Eono Cat Tree
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Material: Wood
Color: Gray
Height: 86 cm
Weight: 11 kg
Suitable for: 3 cats
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.
Great for multiple cats
A variety of sleeping spaces
Covered in comfortable, soft material
Spare ball toy included
- Great for multiple cats
- A variety of sleeping spaces
- Covered in comfortable, soft material
- Spare ball toy included
Expensive
- Expensive
Material: Wood
Color: Gray
Height: 86 cm
Weight: 11 kg
Suitable for: 3 cats
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.
Pros
Compact and modest in size
Can fit up to three cats
Includes a scratch board
Washable bed on the top tier
Cons
Not the best for play or exercise
- Umi Cactus Cat Tree
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Material: Sisal
Color: Beige, green
Height: 85 cm
Weight: 34 kg
Suitable for: 2–3 kittens
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.
Compact and modest in size
Can fit up to three cats
Includes a scratch board
Washable bed on the top tier
- Compact and modest in size
- Can fit up to three cats
- Includes a scratch board
- Washable bed on the top tier
Not the best for play or exercise
- Not the best for play or exercise
Material: Sisal
Color: Beige, green
Height: 85 cm
Weight: 34 kg
Suitable for: 2–3 kittens
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.
Pros
Quirky cactus design adds a splash of color to your room
Suitable for kittens
A curved perch to fit your cat’s body
Sisal-covered pillars for scratching
Cons
Not suitable for larger cats
- HOMIDEC Multi-Level Cat Tree
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Material: Sisal
Color: Gray
Height: 145 cm
Weight: 9 kg
Suitable for: 3–4 small cats
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.
Quirky cactus design adds a splash of color to your room
Suitable for kittens
A curved perch to fit your cat’s body
Sisal-covered pillars for scratching
- Quirky cactus design adds a splash of color to your room
- Suitable for kittens
- A curved perch to fit your cat’s body
- Sisal-covered pillars for scratching
Not suitable for larger cats
- Not suitable for larger cats
Material: Sisal
Color: Gray
Height: 145 cm
Weight: 9 kg
Suitable for: 3–4 small cats
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.
Pros
Great for both sleep and play
Cheap
Comes with anti-topple fittings
Hanging toy mice that are easy to reach
Cons
Needs support to stay upright
Unclear instructions
- VOUNUT Cat Tree Tower & Condo
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Material: Sisal, plush
Color: Gray
Height: 115 cm
Weight: 2 kg
Suitable for: 2–3 kittens
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.
Great for both sleep and play
Cheap
Comes with anti-topple fittings
Hanging toy mice that are easy to reach
- Great for both sleep and play
- Cheap
- Comes with anti-topple fittings
- Hanging toy mice that are easy to reach
Needs support to stay upright
Unclear instructions
- Needs support to stay upright
- Unclear instructions
Material: Sisal, plush
Color: Gray
Height: 115 cm
Weight: 2 kg
Suitable for: 2–3 kittens
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.
Pros
Fun for kittens
Three sleeping spots
Inexpensive
Comes with hanging toy mice and a springy pompom
Cons
Easily-ripped fabric
10. HOMIDEC Cat Tree
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Material: Sisal
Color: Gray
Height: 90 cm
Weight: 5 kg
Suitable for: 1–2 small cats
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.
Fun for kittens
Three sleeping spots
Inexpensive
Comes with hanging toy mice and a springy pompom
- Fun for kittens
- Three sleeping spots
- Inexpensive
- Comes with hanging toy mice and a springy pompom
Easily-ripped fabric
- Easily-ripped fabric
Material: Sisal
Color: Gray
Height: 90 cm
Weight: 5 kg
Suitable for: 1–2 small cats
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.
Pros
Okay for smaller cats or kittens
Cheap
Comes with a hanging mouse toy
Compact and lightweight
Cons
Flimsy
Topples easily
Okay for smaller cats or kittens
Cheap
Comes with a hanging mouse toy
Compact and lightweight
- Okay for smaller cats or kittens
- Cheap
- Comes with a hanging mouse toy
- Compact and lightweight
Flimsy
Topples easily
- Flimsy
- Topples easily
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:
Do I need a cat tree for kittens, adult cats, or an especially large cat breed?
How many cats and how much weight can this cat tree accommodate?
Will this cat tree fit into the space I’m planning for it to go?
Do I want a cat tree that will look good in my home or match my other furniture?
Am I looking for a cat tree just for sleeping or window-gazing or should it provide extra entertainment for my cats or an opportunity to exercise?
Is my cat scratching my furniture? Will a cat tree with a scratch post or sisal-covered pillars help?
Does this cat tree fit into my budget?
Is this cat tree known for being sturdy or does it need extra support to make sure it stays upright?
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.
Do I need a cat tree for kittens, adult cats, or an especially large cat breed?
How many cats and how much weight can this cat tree accommodate?
Will this cat tree fit into the space I’m planning for it to go?
Do I want a cat tree that will look good in my home or match my other furniture?
Am I looking for a cat tree just for sleeping or window-gazing or should it provide extra entertainment for my cats or an opportunity to exercise?
Is my cat scratching my furniture? Will a cat tree with a scratch post or sisal-covered pillars help?
Does this cat tree fit into my budget?
Is this cat tree known for being sturdy or does it need extra support to make sure it stays upright?
- Do I need a cat tree for kittens, adult cats, or an especially large cat breed?
- How many cats and how much weight can this cat tree accommodate?
- Will this cat tree fit into the space I’m planning for it to go?
- Do I want a cat tree that will look good in my home or match my other furniture?
- Am I looking for a cat tree just for sleeping or window-gazing or should it provide extra entertainment for my cats or an opportunity to exercise?
- Is my cat scratching my furniture? Will a cat tree with a scratch post or sisal-covered pillars help?
- Does this cat tree fit into my budget?
- Is this cat tree known for being sturdy or does it need extra support to make sure it stays upright?
Conclusion
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
Featured Image Credit: Shubham Sharma, Unsplash
