Case Studies

Designing a Destination Playground for York Designer Outlet Client: The Designer Retail Outlet Centres (York) Limited Partnership Location: York Designer Outlet, North Yorkshire   Part of the McArthurGlen Group, The Designer Retail Outlet Centres (York) Limited Partnership is the company behind one of the region’s most popular family-friendly retail destinations, York Designer Outlet. The DROC […]

Working Alongside Nature at Calverley Lane Client: Vistry West Yorkshire Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire   “Playdale worked extremely well with our company and the specific scheme, going through a complex design process with the local council, which required several re-designs through detailed competitive pricing, to the full on-site installation and sign off, which all went […]

The Unspoiled Queen of The Caribbean Client: Island of Saba Location: Saba, Caribbean In September 2018, Playdale partnered with Netherlands-based playground company, Sports2Play, to deliver three exciting playgrounds on the Island of Saba. Known as the “Unspoiled Queen of the Dutch Caribbean”, Saba is a five-square-mile island celebrated for its untouched environment and ecotourism. It […]

Play For Everyone at Manor Green Client: Manor Green School Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire “We are absolutely delighted with our amazing new Early Years playground. Lewis from Playdale from the very start really listened to our needs and took the time to understand our vision for the space, along with the specific needs of our students. […]

Situated on a 550-acre estate in Staffordshire, Alton Towers is the UK’s largest theme park. It is home to a fantastic variety of attractions and themed accommodation- including the accessible Blue Butterfly Lodges. The installation of these lodges marked a significant step towards embedding inclusivity within the resort. To further build on this commitment, Merlin […]

Scotts Play Park in Wooler, Northumberland, has long been a much-loved community space. In early 2025, it underwent a major transformation. The goal was to make the park more inclusive, accessible, and enjoyable for the whole community. As an existing Playdale customer, Wooler Parish Council partnered with us again. We helped redesign and install a […]

Natural Play Integration at Ballymore Housing Development, Republic of Ireland As part of a new Ballymore Homes development in Ireland, Playdale equipment was chosen for a community green space. Our distributor worked with the main project team to supply and install the specified equipment. This collaboration helped create a high-quality, inclusive and engaging play space […]

Customer: City of Kutina Location: Kutina, Croatia Playdale is proud to announce the installation of our playground equipment in Kutina, Croatia, marking another exciting milestone in our international growth. Delivered in collaboration with our  Croatian distributor, this project brings a brand-new play space to life in the heart of the city. The new playground reflects […]

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 […]