THE world’s largest ever cardboard playhouse could be built in Oxford today — by a group of dads and children.

Families from Botley will use more than 200 cardboard boxes to build a house big enough for 45 children in their bid to enter the Guinness Book of Records.

The event is organised by Botley Saturdads, an initiative which encourages fathers involvement in their children’s upbringing.

The record attempt takes place at Elms Road Children’s Centre.

Organiser and Saturdad Paul Fisher said: “As far as we know an official record does not exist, so we are going to use a fun activity that the boys and girls will enjoy just as much as the dads to set one.

“We’re going to send the pictures to the Guinness Book of Records and see if they will rubber stamp it as a world record.

He added: “The dads’ group is looking to make a playhouse to fit 45 children, made of tunnels and passages, and it is expected to be the best morning’s fun this year.”

No previous records for building the world’s largest playhouse are currently listed on the Guinness World Record website.

The group will have to submit their record application to the organisation, which will then take up to eight weeks to verify their claim.

Previous activities run by Saturdads include water play, making flying machines and visiting a local farm and fire station.

Now in its third year, the group works with more than 75 local families.

Mr Fisher said: “Opening up the children’s centre on a Saturday allows dads who can’t see their kids during the week to get some quality time with them in a safe environment where they can have lots of structured fun and play together.

“We are looking for local dads with pre-school aged children in the Botley, Cumnor, North Hinksey, West Oxford or Appleton area to come along to the sessions run on the first Saturday of each month.

“If they come this Saturday they can help to maybe set a world record.”

Anyone interesting in taking part in the event should head along to the centre, in Botley Road, between 10.30am and midday tomorrow.