A brand new All Ability Boat ready for the high seas, with access for all play at Little Harbour Hospice.

Our brand new All Ability Boat joins our previously installed wheelchair, seat and birds nest swings at Little Harbour Hospice. Our brand new All Ability boat, shown here still closed as we finished the finer details we're famous for, shows a mix of access options for all abilities, and the addition of two ships wheels for the very important two captains of every good ship! Sensory panels complete the perfect on board experience for all sea going sailors of this lovely new ship. Ship designer Cathy and our workshop artists say about this new product: "This boat was designed so…

May 27, 2025

The Lawns play area in Padstow, Cornwall, get’s an Atlantic Ocean inspired wave of new equipment.

The lovely folks at Padstow Town Council sent out a distress flare (not really, we're just using ocean jokes on this one!) With old play equipment failing and a long list of costly maintenance issues, it was time for a refresh. Padstow Town Council took the plunge (we did warn you about the jokes!) and got in touch with Outdoor Play People (and others) to tender for designing a whole new play area, awash with ocean inspired features and fun. The before...... Waves of inspiration The council passed on a fabulous document that featured the results of a community consultation.…

March 27, 2025

Three Good Reasons to give your Play Equipment a Winter Clean.

As we head into the colder months, many of you will be turning your attention to winter projects. If you manage or maintain outdoor play areas, it’s the perfect time to think about giving your equipment some TLC before the harsh winter weather sets in. If you’ve noticed your play equipment looking a little green and tired - especially if it’s located near tree canopies - it’s probably time to give it a good winter clean. This year’s weather has been particularly wet, and the combination of dampness, lack of sunlight, and warm temperatures has created ideal conditions for algae,…

November 28, 2024

Making winter work for you

We’re already mapping out our winter projects to ensure that everyone’s deadlines are met for 2025. Last year’s wet winter really did take its toll. Deadlines were pushed back because sodden sites made it impossible to carry out groundworks. We REALLY dislike missing deadlines. One of my favourite sayings is, “If you always do what you’ve always done, you always get what you’ve always got.” – Henry Ford. So, to avoid the same thing happening this year, we’re encouraging you to get your winter work booked now and started sooner. That way, your deadlines will be met, and your play…

October 16, 2024

All’s well at Pennywell.

Pennywell Farms new play area is proving to be a real hit. "We are so thrilled with the new Adventure play area! It is proving a real hit with our visitors! The craftsmanship & care taken in every detail is evident & the quality of the finish further affirms the decision to work with the Outdoor Play People on such a pivotal project. Although it would be fair to say the project faced its fair share of challenges, the determination and persistence in tackling these was a real testament to you and the team. Your positivity & professionalism has been…

August 12, 2024

‘Hamming it up’ on Sidmouth sea front

Existing Play Area has a total make over Sidmouth Town Council approached Outdoor Play People to overhaul their existing play area. Cathy & Town Clerk, Chris Holland along with Councillors, worked together to create a fabulous new play area for the popular Ham Play Area near Sidmouth's sea front. We have so many lovely comments & feedback regarding this play area. From all ages & abilities. The Play Area includes Large Play Ship, Large Tower Play Frame with 360 degree Spiral Tube Slide, Cableway, Birds Nest Swing, All ability Swing, Toddler Swings, Toddler Tower Play Frame, Giant Sand Pit, Snake…

November 2, 2023