We Make Creative Play Happen
Since 1991, Creative Play has helped schools, councils, parks and hospitality venues across the UK create safe, inclusive and unforgettable outdoor spaces.
About Creative Play
For over 35 years, we have been designing and installing playground equipment for schools, nurseries, and local communities across the UK. Established in 1991, we are a family-run business with more than 15,000 installations nationwide.
We create safe, engaging outdoor spaces that encourage children to learn, play, and explore. From small playground additions to large multi-play systems, we provide solutions to suit all spaces, age groups, and budgets.
Working closely with schools, councils, and businesses, our experienced team supports every project from design through to installation, helping bring outdoor spaces to life across the UK.
Why Choose Creative Play?
Building Brighter Futures Through Play
At Creative Play, we believe outdoor learning is an essential part of childhood development, helping children grow socially, emotionally, and physically through play. Since establishing in 1991, we have built decades of experience creating innovative playgrounds, outdoor learning environments, and sports facilities across the UK.
From our early days designing iconic fibreglass play trees to manufacturing high-quality timber playground equipment today, customer service, safety, and creativity have always been at the heart of what we do.
Every project is treated as a unique space, designed to be safe, stimulating, and fun for children of all ages. All equipment is designed and manufactured in-house to meet BSEN1176 standards, alongside a range of safety surfacing options tested to BSEN1177 standards.
Family Run Since 1991
Still independently operated by the original family owners today.
15,000+ Playgrounds
We believe over 11 million people across the UK have enjoyed Creative Play Equipment
30+ Years Experience
We have 350+ combined years’ experience in the play industry
UK Wide Installation
Providing nationwide installation throughout the UK.
Trusted UK Business
We have worked with many big established companies including Burger King, Chester Zoo, Alton Towers, the NHS and even the BBC!
What Sets Us Apart?
Our strength lies in bringing design, manufacturing, and delivery together seamlessly under one roof. All equipment is manufactured in-house at our workshop in Chester, Cheshire, giving us complete control over quality, craftsmanship, and consistency at every stage. Our specialist design team produces bespoke 2D and 3D plans tailored to each project, helping clients clearly visualise their play space before it comes to life.
From initial consultation through to installation, our experienced project managers oversee every detail, ensuring every playground is designed for maximum play value, safety, and efficient use of space. With over 15,000 successful projects delivered nationwide, we are trusted by schools, councils, and attractions across the UK. We are ISO9001 accredited and proud members of the API, reflecting our commitment to quality and best practice. Guided by our core values of sustainability, inclusivity, safety, service, and quality, we also provide industry-leading aftercare to ensure lasting value long after installation, supported by local teams with national reach.
At Creative Play, we are committed to delivering the highest standards in both our products and service.
To support this, we have worked hard to achieve a range of recognised accreditations that not only reflect our commitment to quality but also provide added reassurance and benefits for our customers.
Each accreditation involves a thorough assessment process before being awarded. To find out more about what each one means, take a look at our breakdown for a simple guide to how we maintain and continually improve our standards at Creative Play.
Our Manufacturing Equipment
Our playground equipment is designed with sustainability, durability, and safety in mind, using materials such as recycled plastics and responsibly sourced timber.
Working towards Carbon Net Zero goals, we manufacture in our own factory, combining advanced machinery with traditional craftsmanship developed over 35 years.All products meet BS EN safety standards and are built to be weather resistant and long-lasting.
Our bespoke approach allows us to tailor solutions to a wide range of budgets and site requirements, delivering high-quality playgrounds for schools, communities, and hospitality settings across the UK.
Core Playground Materials
Designed and built with safety, durability, and environmental responsibility in mind, our playgrounds use carefully selected high-quality materials, including FSC-certified timber, recycled plastics, slip-resistant surfacing, and steel-core ropes, all engineered to withstand heavy, long-term outdoor use.
Every component is chosen for its balance of strength, safety, and sustainability, helping create playgrounds that are both engaging and responsible.
With every project, the goal is to deliver welcoming, long-lasting play spaces that communities can trust, enjoy, and rely on for years to come.
Your Journey To A Perfect Playground
More Than Just Playgrounds
Our experienced team takes a consultative approach to every project, working closely to understand each client’s needs, space, and budget. With backgrounds across education, design, sports, and outdoor play, we create playgrounds that are both engaging and practical for schools and communities.
Our Outdoor Play Experts are happy to visit your site, providing expert guidance from consultation through to installation. By understanding your vision and requirements, we help create tailored play spaces while making the process straightforward, collaborative, and stress-free.
From Vision To Reality
Our in-house Product Design Team has been creating innovative playground equipment since 1991, developing imaginative products for schools, local authorities, and the leisure sector.
Combining creativity, inclusivity, and decades of experience, our designers create equipment that delivers high play value while supporting learning and outdoor exploration.
Every product is developed with BS EN safety standards and sustainability at its core.
Take a look at some of these throwback products and designs!
Do you remember playing on any of these when you were a child?