Outdoor Cat Enclosures
A practical cat enclosure (cat tunnel enclosure) for a happier, tidier home.
The Best Indoor Cat Cages & Pens (UK 2026)
An indoor cat cage or pen gives a secure, defined space - useful for a new or nervous cat settling in, a recovering cat on rest, kittens, or safe containment when you can't supervise. Here's what to look for and our top indoor cage picks.
Quick answer
Multi-tier metal cat cages and playpens give secure indoor space with room for a bed, tray and food, often on wheels for easy moving. Prioritise enough room for your cat to stretch and move, secure latches, and easy-clean surfaces. A cage suits temporary or supervised needs - settling in, recovery or containment - rather than permanent living.
What to look for
Look for enough internal space and height for your cat to stand, stretch, turn and rest, ideally with a level or shelf. Secure latches and a sturdy build keep a determined cat contained. Easy-clean trays and wide doors help day to day, and wheels make it easy to reposition. Match the size to your cat and the purpose - recovery, settling in or short-term containment.
How we pick
We rate indoor cages on space, security, ease of cleaning, and value. Every pick is a genuine indoor cat cage or pen.
Our top picks
#1
#2 
Odoland Large Pet Tunnel
A practical cat enclosure (cat tunnel enclosure) for a happier, tidier home.
#3 
Breathable Outdoor Cat Tent
A practical cat enclosure (cat tunnel enclosure) for a happier, tidier home.
#4 
Rywell Catio Cat Outdoor Enclosure
A practical cat enclosure (catio) for a happier, tidier home.
#5 
2-in-1 Outdoor Cat Playpen
A practical cat enclosure (cat tunnel enclosure, metal wire) for a happier, tidier home.
#6 
Wooden Cat House Type-2-Medium
A practical cat enclosure (catio, wood) for a happier, tidier home.
Frequently asked questions
When should you use a cat cage?
A cat cage or pen is useful for specific, usually temporary needs: settling a new or nervous cat into a safe space, confining a recovering cat on vet-advised rest, containing kittens, or keeping a cat secure when you can't supervise. It's not for permanent living - cats need freedom to roam - but for these situations a secure, roomy cage is invaluable.
Is it cruel to keep a cat in a cage?
Using a cage for the right, temporary reasons - recovery, settling in, safe short-term containment - is not cruel and is often recommended by vets; it keeps a cat safe and calm. What matters is that it's roomy enough, comfortable, and used temporarily rather than as permanent housing. Cats should have freedom to roam the home normally the rest of the time.
Bottom line
Our top pick is the Outdoor Cat Enclosures (our score 8.8/10) - A practical cat enclosure (cat tunnel enclosure) for a happier, tidier home..