outdoor play equipment

what outdoor play equipment do we offer?

House of Play are a supplier of high quality timber based products for outdoor playgrounds and complimentary and extensive range of leisure and amenity products. Our outdoor play equipment is manufactured using the latest production methods, including a state of the art 6 axis CNC machine. We manufacture and supply bespoke play timber components as required.

House of Play outdoor play products are designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of BS/EN1176. All of our products are independently certified to the EN1176 standard.

Additionally, House of Play offers a wide range of landscape grade timbers ideal for fencing or retaining walls. All of our playground timbers are sustainably sourced and we can supply a FSCA certificate on request. All of our timbers are pressure treated with the leading wood preservative Tanalith A® which offers advanced protection against the threat of wood decay and insect attack.
Our in-house design team are continually developing new and innovative timber and steel-based play products.

We also offer a bespoke design service providing you with the flexibility and opportunity to customise the finished scheme to your precise requirements. Our many years experience of manufacturing playground equipment affords our customers the confidence that we have the expertise and ability to produce cost effective, high quality standard or bespoke designs as required.

We believe in our products so much that we offer our wooden outdoor products with 3 guarantee options, 10, 15 and 20 years, depending upon your needs. See below table for more information.

what are the benefits of outdoor playgrounds?

Outdoor play equipment helps towards building physically healthier children. Outdoor play equipment assists children in developing their motor skills through running, jumping, pulling and pushing. The added benefit of course is that playing outside on play equipment children will naturally get aerobic exercise helping their fitness.

Both indoor and outdoor contributes towards a child’s cognitive, social and emotional development. Outdoor play equipment is a conduit for children to learn to wait their turn, share and develop positive behavioural skills. Playing on outdoor equipment encourages children to be more inventive and play games with siblings or make new connections and friendships.

Many studies have also shown that splaying outdoors improve children’s sensory skills as well as improving attention spans, and most importantly playing outdoors promotes happiness and better immunity.