Schools often focus on academics, but playtime is just as important for a child’s growth and wellbeing. Beyond fun, it helps children stay active, build friendships, develop social and problem-solving skills, and explore their creativity, supporting physical,...
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Six Benefits of Outdoor Play for Children
It’s no secret that children spend less time outdoors than they used to. A recent study by the University of Exeter (funded by the Medical Research Council) found that one in three children do not play outside after school, and a fifth don’t play outdoors...
How To Choose The Correct Safety Surfacing
Choosing the right playground safety surfacing can seem like a difficult task but Creative Play are here to help! Read more about the different types of surfacing we offer and how they can benefit your outdoor play space.
The Benefits of Inclusive Playground Equipment
The Benefits of Inclusive Playground EquipmentEvery child has the right to play and access appropriate, inclusive playground equipment.However, children’s needs and requirements can differ greatly. In this article, we shall discuss what playground...
School Children Tour Factory Week Before New Playground Delivery
Maple Grove School Visit Playground FactoryWith just a week to go until installation, children from Maple Grove – a special education school in Chester – visit Creative Play HQ to discover the complex process behind designing and building their new playground. They...
Cutting And Drilling Capabilities Of The MD Top XXL CNC
THE PRECISION TECH REVOLUTIONISING TIMBER MANUFACTURING Back in 2024 we introduced a game-changing addition to our North Wales factory: the Comec MD Top XXL, a powerful 4-axis CNC woodworking machine designed to meet the scale, precision, and complexity of our...
A Guide To Selecting Outdoor Gym Equipment For Schools
How To Choose Outdoor Gym Equipment For SchoolsInvesting in outdoor gym equipment is a powerful way for schools to promote physical activity, support pupil wellbeing, and reinforce healthy habits from an early age. Whether you’re upgrading an existing play space or...
Step-By-Step Guide To Selecting Sustainable Playground Equipment
How To Choose The Best Sustainable Outdoor Play Equipment: 4 Key StepsAs the environmental responsibility of organisations gains prominence, it’s more important than ever to bring sustainable practices into playground design. For schools, nurseries, local...
Budding Designers Explore How Outdoor Play Equipment Is Made
Behind the Scenes: Birkenhead Students Discover Playground Design at Creative PlayIncludes video highlights from their day at our HQBack in December, we welcomed sixth form students from Birkenhead School to our Chester HQ – not just for a tour, but for a deep dive...
What Makes a Playground Sustainable? Materials & Design
Greener Spaces, Happier Faces: Why Sustainable Playgrounds MatterPlaygrounds are more than just places for children to run, climb, and explore – they’re vital community hubs that encourage physical activity, social interaction, and creativity. But as the world focuses...
How To Design An Inclusive Playground
Top 10 Tips On Designing An Inclusive PlaygroundDreaming of transforming a community with a playground where every child feels welcomed and valued? Read our top 10 tips guide – drawing on over 30 years of experience, insights from our best designers and...
How Important Is Inclusive Playground Design?
CREATING SPACES FOR EVERYONE TO PLAYImagine a world where every child, regardless of ability, can experience the joy of outdoor play. Creative Play’s mission is to design, manufacture, and install playgrounds that embrace all abilities and backgrounds, ensuring all...























