In collaboration with Arkwood Landscape Architects we designed and built this striking natural play space in Hainault Forest Park, a 225-heactare SSSI on the edge of London. The new play area tells the story of the site – from the beacon towers to the hermit’s hut – providing children with a range of sensory experiences and spaces to play physically, imaginatively, and collaboratively.
All play equipment is made from natural hardwood, taking inspiration from the surrounding Forest and its royal history as a Tudor hunting ground. The outdoor play installations complement the storytelling experience that children can discover at the indoor exhibition in the neighbouring barns. The new playground is also home to the biggest slide in Redbridge.
