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
We are absolutely delighted with the Outdoor Classroom, it looks amazing. The children can’t wait to make good use of it.
Please could you pass our thanks on to the installation team, they were very considerate, flexible, clean and tidy on site, which was much appreciated.
Thanks again, you have done a brilliant job.
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
BristolThe 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
BristolThe kids adore the new sloped area, they loved it from the first time :)
My two kids came home so excited after they first played on it.
The Vineyard School
London