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Advice on design, safety, outdoor learning and funding from the Ace Play team.
31 January 2024 · 3 min read
Signs of spring: what to look out for when outdoors in spring
It can be hard to encourage little ones to spend time outside, especially when the days remain a bit chilly and the sun still rises late and sets quite early. Sitting on the sofa with an iPad may be a more attractive…
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24 January 2024
Swing into Spring
As the weather improves and children start to spend more time outdoors, the more fun and energetic activities become more popular. The classic playground activities of swings and slides continue to be among the most…
15 January 2024
Rocking into the New Year - A look at rocking apparatus for early learning years
The new year still brings its fair share of wintry conditions, and entertaining young ones can be challenging when the weather isn’t always on your side and daylight hours are limited. However, any dull days can…
11 January 2024
New Year new playground - ensure your play areas are up to date for 2024
As the carols fade away, and the warmth of family and friend’s gatherings dissipates, it’s a good time to embrace 2024. Playgrounds are constantly evolving and 2024 promises to introduce more sustainable playgrounds,…
18 December 2023
Create your Christmas wish list – the ultimate playground
Christmas is fast approaching, and children everywhere will be writing lists for presents. It shouldn’t just be children enjoying writing lists. It’s the time of year to look at improving your school’s outdoor areas or…
14 December 2023
‘Humpty dumpty sat on a wall’ - fall protection for playgrounds
We all know the famous nursery rhyme about Humpty Dumpty, but the last thing anyone wants is to have a little one fall whilst playing, especially from height. Although it would be impossible to prevent every little trip…
5 December 2023
Multigenerational park: activities for all ages
When we design a play area for our customers, firstly we take a detailed brief to make sure we are designing, delivering and installing equipment that is just what they are looking for. Quite understandably, our…
27 November 2023
Outdoor Learning - How to create a learning space in the open outdoors
Here at Ace Play we specialise in providing outdoor play schemes that encourage physical activity and fun. Spending time outside is an important part of the curriculum now. And that’s no surprise, as learning outdoors…
23 November 2023
Built to last – creating our products
Quality and longevity have always been at the core of what we do at Ace Play. Our products have to be engaging and fun, but they also have to deliver in other areas too. So, we use our imaginations to conceive the most…
16 November 2023
Keeping play secure – Suitable fencing and security to keep parks and children safe
Children can express themselves through play, but they need to feel secure and safe whilst using playgrounds at school or at the park. Playgrounds create a safe environment where children can grow emotionally,…
6 November 2023
Winter warmer: maintaining your playground this winter
Outdoor play is encouraged year-around, leading to healthier, happier children. So, how do you ensure that your playground is clean and safe whatever the weather? Plan it in They say that prevention is better than cure,…
30 October 2023
‘Rapunzel let down your hair’ - A guide to finding the right playground tower
Far from being a solitary ‘Rapunzel’-like tower, a playground tower is a dynamic mixture of exciting playground activity areas, which can comprise slides, swings, climbing walls, nets, ramps and steps, tunnels,…
23 October 2023
The writing’s on the floor! Marking on playgrounds for fun games
Wet Pour safety surfacing Whatever your plans for your play area, you can make a safe and visually stunning playground with our Wet Pour safety surfacing. It absorbs impact, making it ideal as a surface for a children’s…