We know how to create eye-catching and engaging playgrounds for public spaces.
We’ve won awards for our playground design for public spaces thanks to our unique approach to creative playscapes.
We frequently work with town and parish councils, and other government-funded bodies to provide play in their local communities.
We know that playgrounds for public, unmanaged spaces need to be safe, engaging, robust and serve the families who live there.
Are you planning a new playground on behalf of a city, town of parish council? We’re experienced in creating bespoke, original, sustainable playgrounds that provide rich, creative, engaging play for youngsters and we back that play design experience with end-to-end service designing, manufacturing and installing your playground, making it as simple as possible.
Our playgrounds are special and people travel to see them, offering places where families gather, children play and communities thrive.
We know that you don’t want an ‘everyday play space’ in your community. TouchWood playgrounds are special. We know how to make things unique. Beautiful. Memorable. Instagram-worthy. Something to talk about.
Nothing is off the shelf. We constantly innovate, creating new and special features that will make your play equipment unique.
Our focus is on the natural play. Contact with the wood, water and sand. Touch. Feel. Explore. Dare. Experiment.
Working with us, you know you are also investing in a sustainable product and supporting creativity, craftsmanship and using natural materials that are mostly sourced in the UK.
Come and look around some of our bespoke playgrounds
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We have loads of experience creating playgrounds for every budget.
Whether you need to get your funding and want an idea of cost, or you have funding and need to get as much play value into a space as possible for that budget, we know how to help you.
Our approach is unique. We design each project from scratch in close collaboration with each client, and often with the active input of children and your community members.
We want to understand what you want to achieve, what kind of play you want to encourage, your commercial objectives and the personality and subtleties of your project environment.
TouchWood Play designs, manufactures and installs playgrounds for a wide range of public spaces, including but not limited to parks, community centres, nature reserves, leisure centres, urban green spaces, and village greens. We work with Parish Councils, Town Councils and County Councils, anywhere there is a need for a new playground for a community.
Our playgrounds are tailored to suit each location’s unique environment and the particular needs of the community that live there, creating natural, engaging play areas that encourage exploration, social interaction, and outdoor activity.
Whether it’s a bustling town park or a quiet countryside setting, we aim to craft play spaces that bring people together and enhance the local area.
At TouchWood, we’re committed to ensuring council-funded play spaces remain safe, accessible, and enjoyable for the benefit of the whole community. Following installation, we provide a detailed inspection and maintenance manual tailored to the needs of local authorities. This manual includes clear checklists based on industry guidelines, helping your team develop and implement an effective inspection and maintenance plan.
Additionally, we offer a comprehensive aftercare service to support councils in maintaining the durability, safety and quality of their play areas over time, ensuring these valuable community assets continue to thrive to maximise longevity and the return on investment.
You can get started by contacting our expert team for a phone conversation about what you hope to achieve and what the particular needs are for your local community. We involve clients in every step of playground creation, from initial conversations and design workshops, to concept and technical design, aftercare support and long-term maintenance.
Yes, safety is a top priority. All our equipment is designed and built to meet the highest safety standards and we collaborate with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) play safety inspectors, who evaluate risk levels according to BS EN1177 and BS EN1176 guidelines.
Yes, absolutely! TouchWood playgrounds are designed with community engagement and social interaction at their core. Our equipment is thoughtfully crafted to encourage inter-generational play, featuring designs that allow adults and people of various body sizes to access and enjoy all areas alongside children.
By incorporating versatile play features, comfortable seating and inclusive spaces, our playgrounds invite families and neighbours to gather, play together and build meaningful connections. We focus on creating environments that welcome people of all ages and abilities, fostering a strong sense of belonging and encouraging community events and activities.
Through the use of natural materials and thoughtful layouts, our playgrounds become vibrant social hubs that support healthy, active lifestyles and strengthen neighbourhood ties.
Playgrounds in public spaces should undergo regular inspections and maintenance to ensure they remain safe and enjoyable for everyone. Routine visual checks are recommended weekly or monthly, depending on usage levels, to identify any obvious hazards or damage.
Once installation of your project is complete, we will provide you with a comprehensive operations and maintenance manual covering all your equipment, with guidelines for inspection and maintenance schedules and instructions to maintain and inspect all pieces of equipment.
More thorough safety inspections by an independent, qualified safety expert following industry standards such as BS EN 1176 should be carried out annually. Regular maintenance based on these inspections helps address wear and tear, repair any damage promptly and keep equipment in good working order.
If you have concerns about the inspection and maintenance schedule, we can take account of this when choosing which equipment to include in your design. Our aftersales team can also offer comprehensive support packages where our own teams will manage the annual inspection and maintenance of your playground.
Consistent inspection and maintenance schedules not only protect users but also extend the lifespan of the playground and safeguard your investment.
Yes! At TouchWood Play, we strongly believe that community involvement is key to creating playgrounds that truly serve and inspire local users. We offer 'Designing for Real' and 'Building for Real' workshops that actively engage children, parents, teachers and community members in the design and creation process.
These hands-on workshops allow participants to share their ideas, explore design possibilities and see their input reflected in the final playground. This collaborative approach ensures the playground meets the unique needs and wishes of the community, fostering a sense of ownership and pride in the finished space.
By involving the community every step of the way, we help create play environments that are meaningful, inclusive, and well-loved.
Yes, TouchWood Play is experienced and happy to participate in tender processes for playground projects in public and council-owned spaces. We understand the specific requirements and standards involved in public sector projects and are committed to delivering high-quality, safe and sustainable playground solutions that meet your criteria.
Our team can support you throughout the tender process by providing detailed proposals, design concepts and technical information. We work closely with councils and public bodies to ensure transparency, compliance and smooth project delivery, helping you achieve a play space that benefits the entire community.
Our concept design team can quickly help you explore pricing, themes and play value on a call – submit your email address and our team will get in touch.
Our designs are bespoke and no two are the same. Whatever the scale of your project, we can quickly come up with some ideas.
