Rothay Park – National Park Gem

Rothay Park – National Park Gem

Article published on 10 August 2017

Rothay Park is a popular park situated in the centre of Ambleside, surrounded by the dramatic landscape that offers a gateway to some of the most beautiful fells in the Lake District. The park provides lots of opportunities for play and relaxation for both residents and visitors of all ages and abilities, from a full-size...

Genius Loci – The aspiration for play space design?

Genius Loci – The aspiration for play space design?

Article published on 24 July 2017

What is our starting point when designing play spaces? The brief, the budget, the environment, the child? In reality, these factors will all have an influence but how should we prioritise them? In truth, they cannot sit in isolation, and to achieve the best outcome we need to be mindful of who we are designing...

Focus On: Curved Wooden Posts

Focus On: Curved Wooden Posts

Article published on 24 March 2016

Our curved wooden posts are very innovative within the play industry and are created by glueing layers of solid wood together. The timber is free of defects (knots or splits) because they are identified and removed during the cutting work on the laminated strips. The finishing ensures that the posts are free of splinters which...