Bespoke play provision at its
brilliant best!
I
n Wicksteed’s capable hands, be-
spoke sites have never been more
imaginative or more thrilling! So,
when it comes to bespoke play,
Wicksteed Playgrounds is the compa-
ny to commission! Drawing on nearly
100 years of experience and expertise,
whilst utilising the most innovative and
state-of-the-art technology, the creative
team at this Northamptonshire-based
business has the capabilities required
to carry out a bespoke brief beyond all
expectations. In truth, it is amazing what
can be achieved to make a play area
so very distinct and individual. In fact,
there is now a dedicated section – the
CAD Blocks - on the company’s recent-
ly revamped website which enables
visitors to see renders of nearly 250
products in full detail.
Whether a customer requires a play
area to acknowledge local heritage
or history; make a feature out of a
local sporting specialism or simply to
commission a site with individualism,
the opportunities are enormous and the
results, particularly in the last few years,
have been astounding!
62 Landscape & Urban Design
Wicksteed has designed and installed
a timber Galleon with rugged barrel
climbing boulders; a lifesize, scary Shark
to clamber up and slide down, Planes
and Rockets pointing skywards, a huge
open-mouthed Dragon spewing out a
shiny slide, a Polar bear scheme set off
with seals and iceberg details, not to
mention high-towering, turreted Castles
complete with climbing, sliding and
crawling features!
Taking into careful consideration loca-
tion, heritage, accessibility, landscaping,
diverse play and fitness opportunities
and play value, not forgetting all-im-
portant budget, Wicksteed has created
spectacular schemes time and time
again.
Stuart Wetherell from Wicksteed said:
“Our experienced designers know what
is creatively possible within a designat-
ed play space and can bring the most
ambitious and complex design concepts
to life, from giant stone aircraft climbers
to an impressive dragon’s head with a
slide at one end and a huge timber play
structure at the other! We work closely
with our clients to ensure that our de-
signs are not only eye-catching but also
that the play experience is the best it
can be for all ages and abilities.”
Currently, Wicksteed is working on a
project at Alver Valley Country Park,
Gosport, which will incorporate many
natural, wildlife elements as well as a
huge, bespoke Hill Fort Play Zone and a
12m Pyramid Trio Tower!
Notably, too, Wicksteed provides a free
quotation and design service – just get
in touch to arrange a visit!
www.wicksteed.co.uk
Wicksteed Playgrounds
Digby Street
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN16 8YJ
T: 01536 517028
E: [email protected]