Playground Equipment.

TouchWood Play primarily uses locally sourced, sustainable hardwoods known for their durability and natural resistance to wear. Common timbers include Robinia, oak, chestnut and larch. These species are chosen not only for their strength and longevity but also for their ability to blend beautifully into natural outdoor environments. Using high-quality timber ensures our playground equipment remains safe, robust and environmentally responsible for many years of active play. Where possible, we also strive to integrate other natural materials into our playgrounds, such as sand, pea gravel, bark chip, granite and water, to create a truly natural and sensory experience for children playing there.

For straightforward projects, the typical timeline from onboarding a new client to installing their playground is between 3 to 6 months. This can vary based on the project’s complexity, scale, location and the speed at which decisions are made. If planning permission is required before work can begin, this may extend the schedule significantly. Whenever possible, we work closely with our clients to align installation with quieter periods, such as the low season or times when the site is closed, to minimise disruption. For projects with tight lead times, we can often expedite delivery by utilising our range of signature features, which have a reduced technical design phase and can move quickly into manufacturing. Additionally, we offer equipment on an ex works basis, manufacturing to order and delivering directly to you, allowing your team to handle installation.

Yes, TouchWood Play works with clients across the UK, Europe and further afield. Please view our case studies page for examples of international projects.

Yes, TouchWood Play can design, manufacture and install its timber play equipment into an indoor or outdoor space. We have previously installed equipment in indoor environments as diverse as barns, shopping centres, schools and attractions. You can browse a selection of our indoor case studies on our case studies page. Please get in touch to discuss your space.

Yes, the individual pieces of equipment that you can browse on our 'playground equipment' page can all be purchased on an ex works basis. This is where we manufacture your equipment to order, and then deliver it to you to be installed by people that you coordinate. For just a few items of our equipment, depending on your location, this can work out much better value for money that using our installations team to install your equipment.

Yes, we can provide a comprehensive maintenance service for our clients' complete playground, which includes an annual play safety inspection and addresses any issues raised to ensure the equipment remains in optimal condition for continued enjoyment.

Our play equipment is designed and built to last for decades. We use high-quality Robinia wood, renowned for its exceptional durability and natural resistance to decay and pests, making it one of the toughest and longest-lasting timbers available for outdoor use. In fact, our very first playground, installed over 22 years ago, is still standing strong and continues to provide safe, enjoyable play. This longevity is a testament to the quality of our materials and craftsmanship. We also offer warranties on our equipment to give you peace of mind, reflecting our confidence in its durability and safety. With proper maintenance, which we support through inspection and maintenance guides and our aftercare services, our playgrounds can serve communities, businesses and education settings for many years to come.