Slides

Massey & Harris installed their biggest slides to date for Hobbledown Adventure Farm Park and Zoo in Epsom. The intertwining slides, which both feature clear top windows in the sliding section, are now a striking feature of the new outdoor adventure play area. The installation went smoothly, Massey and Harris's Bespoke Tunnel Slides can be

eibe Play was approached by Holmbush Primary Academy to replace an existing rotten play item that was no longer fit for purpose. The company carried out a detailed on-site consultation with the school and its pupils to determine requirements and to choose the play item that would most benefit the childrens' development. After the consultation, the

Stevenage Market Place is a pedestrianised parade of shops and a busy and well-used thoroughfare for people making their way to the adjacent indoor market. The space has historically always included some element of play, but investment was needed to give the space a much needed makeover. Working with BDP to create a masterplan, Stevenage Council

Edward and Louise Croftbaker approached Massey & Harris Engineering as they were taking part in 'Double Your House for Half the Money' on Channel 4. The Buckinghamshire project involved cutting into a bank at the back of the house in order to extend and the clients wanted a quick and safe way for their children to get from the high level of the

BCA Landscape Architects came up with the concept of a Baobab tree slide as a centrepiece for a new play area at Chester Zoo, and Handspring Design turned the idea into an iconic sculpture. The finished sculpture stands 9m-high. A 6m-long slide, provided by Timberplay, emerges from its side at the top of an internal oak spiral staircase. On either

Dilly the Snail was designed specifically for a compact site that Manchester City Council wanted to create a city centre play area in. Dilly was fabricated in stainless steel with upgraded bearings to deal with the extremely high use that the area was expected to get. Dilly was compact enough for the site but large enough to have the desired visual impact

After the success of Massey & Harris' football themed installation at Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, the company was invited to tender for a second larger and more prominent play scheme in Piccadilly Gardens. The Council allowed a challenging budget and smaller space than anticipated, and was looking for unique play features with an architectural aesthetic

Timberplay Scotland was asked to deliver a very playful addition to the gateway site at Hamiltonhill Claypits Local Nature Reserve in Glasgow, which involves a significant level change, from street level up to the canal. The company provided a bespoke solution, delivered in collaboration with LUC and main contractor MacKenzie Construction. A huge