Case Studies

The transformation of Robert Parker Park in Lincolnshire highlights the power of community collaboration and determination. Led by the Friends of West End Play Space Committee, the goal was to create a low-maintenance, vibrant space for local children that would retain the park’s much-loved nautical theme. For years, West End Play Space was a central […]

Client: Croft Community School Location: Durham Croft Community School in Durham recently underwent a significant transformation to expand its facilities and accommodate additional pupils. Alongside the construction of new classroom spaces, the school recognised the need to enhance outdoor play areas, providing students with a vibrant and engaging environment for play and learning. The school’s […]

Super Smiles at Sebastian’s Action Trust Client: Sebastian’s Action Trust Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire “We love being able to come and use the playground there. It’s rare to find a fully accessible playground that my daughter can play in. Most playgrounds only have one piece of equipment that is accessible. She loves the swing where she […]

Client: Kirkby-in-Furness Community Centre Location: Kirkby-in-Furness Community Centre, Cumbria Project brief Kirkby-in-Furness Community Centre is a small rural village nestled in the picturesque Cumbria countryside. The community wanted to upgrade their existing playground to create a play area for all ages that would be challenging, inclusive, and filled with various activities to keep the children […]

Customer: Cannon Hall Farm Location: South Yorkshire Project brief The Cannon Hall Farm playground project’s goal was to enhance the farm’s appeal, increase visitor numbers, and extend customers’ time on-site by creating engaging and innovative play spaces for children of all ages and abilities. The project was executed in two phases: the first phase (completed […]

Broadacre School’s Bountiful Playground In 2022, Broadacre Primary School, part of the Humber Educational Trust, welcomed over 550 students through its doors. Recognising the importance of outdoor play and learning in a child’s development, the school wanted to create a playground that catered to the diverse needs of its students. To initiate this process, the […]

Brightening Burwell: A Playground Revitalisation The quaint parish of Burwell in Cambridgeshire boasts a rich history, but its playgrounds were stuck in time. The playground in Westhorpe was over 30 years old and in need of modernisation. Recognising this, the local community, led by the Friends Group and Burwell Parish Council, decided it was time […]

Enhancing the Adventure Farmyard Experience Customer: Cannon Hall Farm Location: South Yorkshire Cannon Hall Farm, located in South Yorkshire, is an award-winning family-run attraction sitting in the beautiful Pennine foothills. Recognising the need for a dedicated play area for children under the age of five, Farmer Rob contacted Playdale and invited us to work with […]

Customer: Oughterside & Allerby Parish Council, Cumbria The Oughterside and Prospect Playground at Pond Green had been in need of an upgrade for quite some time. Therefore, after a successful fundraising effort by the Parish Council and local parents, the playground finally got the much-needed upgrade it deserved. The playground was used by children from […]

Customer: Staveley Village Association Budget: £126,000 Located at the foot of the tranquil Kentmere Valley and surrounded by picturesque countryside, Staveley is a charming village in the Lake District. The Staveley Village Association, a registered charity, takes pride in offering social, cultural, educational, and recreational facilities to the local community. The most recent undertaking of […]

Wow Factor Playground for Westholme Location:  Blackburn, Lancashire The Brief Westholme School is a coeducational independent school in Lancashire that serves students aged 3 to 18. Excitement was already growing at the school as construction on a state-of-the-art new Preparatory School began, allowing all students from throughout the school to be educated on one campus. […]

Client: Kent County Council Location:  Six beautiful country parks across Kent The Brief Kent County Council had obtained funding for investment in playgrounds throughout the county from the Contain Outbreak Management Fund. The Fund was created to provide additional outdoor provisions to limit the spread of COVID-19. Its main aim, to enhance park amenities in […]