

We have worked with Newtown Primary School in Trowbridge for many years developing their extensive outdoor space. Along with a recent MUGA installation and separate Kickabout Area, the school were also aware of the need to provide space for reflection in quieter space within their outdoor grounds. Newtown Primary School had a good-sized, unused area where many years ago there used to be a pond with the ground now having drainage issues.
The pond was situated beneath mature trees and overgrown Bamboo!
We were invited to re-design and revitalise this area into a Quiet Garden suitable for Free Play and Outdoor Learning. Within this design we were to include plans to deal with poor drainage and the overgrown nature of the existing space.
Our initial consideration was to make the area safe and clear out unnecessary planting and branches and to level the whole area. From this blank canvas, we designed a space that would be:
Originally published Oct 27, 2021 1:42:03 PM , updated January 30, 2024
The team at dbdplay did a fantastic job transforming our play area at the heart of the school. They managed a complicated build during term time and we are grateful for the finished product.
The only issue we have now is getting the children and families to leave at the end of the day :)
May Park Primary School
BristolWe are delighted with our canopy and our rubber mulch path!
Hambrook Primary School
BristolThanks so much –we are really pleased with the final product – the extra sand and the ‘buffing’ has really tightened up the surface and it looks great. Thanks for coming over so quickly.
The children are each running a mile to mark its opening!
Wansdyke School
Wiltshire