⛔ Slide currently out of order and awaiting fixing ⛔
Colourful, and busily packed with equipment to challenge little bodies and welcome big imaginations. And that’s what I loved about it most: not all kids have the physical dexterity (or desire) to clamber, swing and jump, some prefer to delve deep into imaginative and sensory play – and this is catered for wonderfully.
I won’t list all the equipment, there’s the usual suspects such as trampolines and swings, and also loads that I hadn’t seen before including a pedal powered roundabout, swing seat, helicopter seesaw and tons of other dynamic equipment. The impressive 7-metre high main structure reflects features from St Helens Church in Benson, a lovely local touch, the slide down from that height? Whooooosh!
The price tag of the project was a whopping £240k!! With play opportunities suitable for every age, as well as a fitness area with bleep test just outside the play area, I’d say it was worth every penny. Because I’m super nosy and a bit obsessed with play equipment, I went searching on the play manufacturers’ website, Hags, to see if there was any other info about the project. There’s a case study, and it’s super interesting.
