Wicksteed News

Creating the perfect outdoor gym needn’t be an uphill struggle. By following this simple guide you could be well on…

A recent study found that children now spend twice as long staring at screens as they do playing outdoors. The…

Wicksteed Playgrounds is delighted to announce that Mick Fraser has received a well-deserved promotion from Production Manager to Operations Manager.…

Choosing the right play company for you can be a bit of a minefield at the best of times but…

Over the weekend a social media post from Salty Holidays caught our attention that showed a set of our pedestal…

Are you ready for July 4th Is your play area / outdoor gym ready for the big re-opening this weekend?…

Wicksteed is over the moon at the news that playgrounds are to open once again on July 4th. We know…

Wicksteed is currently in the process of looking into new ways to keep our playgrounds hygienic and user friendly for…

During these unprecedented times, Wicksteed is fully aware of the challenges that many schools will face when it comes to…

Wicksteed Playgrounds is happy to announce the appointment of Katherine Perkins as its new Managing Director. Kathy has worked for…

Playgrounds are a vital part of all children’s development. Not only do children love spending time outdoors, but they benefit…

Pictured above is Gary Weldon who joined Wicksteed in 1972. We are delighted to have him back making all of…

Based on government guidelines outdoor playgrounds are unfortunately closed. All of us at Wicksteed can’t wait until our playgrounds are…

Over 130 people responded to consultation surveys for a series of new play areas throughout Arun District Council. Wicksteed Playgrounds…

Given the current uncertainty in the world, we just want to remind you all that Wicksteed Playgrounds is open for…

In light of recent circumstances, Wicksteed Playgrounds wants to reassure its valued customers that it is very much business as…

Choosing the right MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area) for your outdoor space should start with identifying how much room you have…

When looking for the ideal playground equipment for your play area it’s always useful to draw up a plan first.…

There are several factors that you will need to consider when planning for your new school playground. You might be…

Wicksteed knows just how difficult obtaining funding for a community play project can be. It’s easy to get bogged down…

Wicksteed employees are delighted to have raised £1250 for Rainbows Children’s Hospice! Rainbows were the chosen charity for 2019. The…

As we begin the new year many of us want to take steps to improve our health and wellbeing. This…

It’s great to let your hair down now and again so what better place to have the annual end of…

A manufacturer in Kettering is shrugging off economic uncertainty as it invests to cope with a growing demand for its…

Wicksteed was delighted to see the opening of the new inclusive play area at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. The project was…

Will Brexit affect my new play area? In short, no. At Wicksteed we constantly review our contingency plans. This means…

Wicksteed was pleased to see the opening of our new farm-themed play area at Stumps Cross for Harrogate Borough Council.…

Wicksteed were delighted to see our latest children’s play area open in the Scottish Borders this week. The new £250,000…

With more and more playgrounds closing by the day because of a lack of investment it is imperative that your…

The new Wicksteed Forkhill Play Park was officially opened in the Green Spaces Site on the School Road on the…

Northamptonshire based playground equipment and sports equipment manufacturer Wicksteed Playgrounds has taken another step forward into the future with investment…

Wicksteed were delighted to see the opening of the brand new Coldstream Playground for Scottish Borders Council. The new playground…

Wooden playground equipment makes a great alternative to steel particularly for playgrounds in areas of natural beauty and where a…

All of us at Wicksteed Playgrounds are fully behind the Association of Play Industries (API) new campaign ‘Play Must Stay’.…

We’re over the moon to have been involved in the new playground at Mo Mowlam Park on the prestigious Stormont…

The summer holidays are soon upon us and what better time to visit your local play area. A month-long break…

An iconic piece of playground equipment which featured in parks across Britain is being enjoyed again by children for the…

Playing on a set of outdoor swings is a happy childhood memory we can all relate to. The movement would…

Scottish Parliament’s Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs, Fiona Hyslop visited the brand-new play park at Harestanes on…

So you’ve identified the site, got an idea of the budget you have to work with and now you have…

At Wicksteed, we firmly believe that play should be for all. So it was with a huge sense of excitement…

Inclusive play equipment exists to involve children and young adults with disabilities in playing and social activities. The accessible playground…

Laying out your school playground equipment can be challenging. There is a list of things to consider before even deciding…

More than 150,000 UK teenagers spend over eight hours per weekend on their phones. In addition, one quarter believe that…

As technology becomes more embedded in our daily lives, children’s screen time is increasing. This, of course, is not all…

Creative play comes naturally to children, who love the chance to engage their imaginations through make believe. Creative playground equipment…

Traditionally, parks were local community hubs, offering a space for leisure activities everyone could enjoy. As people’s interests change, the…

A dream come true at Well Road Play Park Play Area, Buckie A grassroots campaign led by three mums has…

Wicksteed @ The Essex Playing Fields Association Awards 2018! The Essex Playing Fields Association recently held their annual award ceremony…

The warm, tactile nature of wooden commercial playground equipment creates an ideal learning environment for children of all ages. Touch…

Blue plaque unveiling by The Rt Hon Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health & Social Care to commemorate Charles…

  As part of our fantastic 100-year heritage celebrations, we wanted to find one of our outdoor rocking horses that…

When putting together a new playground or updating an existing one, choosing the equipment can be a difficult task. There…

Wicksteed has brought some fun and adventure to a rural Northamptonshire village this summer through the stalwart efforts of the…

Wicksteed Playgrounds has recently completed a brilliant refurbishment to supplement the existing outdoor play facility at Cowan Park in Barrhead,…

Wicksteed Playgrounds Go the Extra 100 Miles for Charity An intrepid (and fit) team from Wicksteed Playgrounds has just completed…

Students at Queen Alexandra College in Birmingham can get fit & active this summer thanks to a new range of…

Wicksteed Playgrounds has helped turn the dreams of the Play As One Scotland charity (pa1s) – to create Scotland’s first…

We are delighted to announce that Wicksteed will be partnering with Arihant who will be our reselling partner in India.…

Leading outdoor play and fitness expert Wicksteed Playgrounds has just completed an exciting and challenging project to create a bespoke,…

  Our bespoke Welsh dragon has breathed life into a new play area at Felinfoel Recreation Ground! The £120,000 capital…

Liz Lake Associates Blog – 100 Years Of Play! We have received a great write up from Liz Lake Associates…

LAPA – Wicksteed 100 Years of Play Wicksteed have been featured in the latest edition of Landcape and Amenity magazine.…

Wicksteed Playgrounds Celebrates its 100th Year! In a year when we remember 100 years since the end of WW1, iconic…

Added Wicksteed Value Wicksteed continues to invest in both machines and personnel and with a recent purchase of a £190k…

Wicksteed Launches New Electronic Play & Learning System Introducing the new Learning ACTIV Zone (LAZ) from children’s play design experts,…

Wicksteed – Bespoke play at its very best A fantastically innovative and creative design team with a market-leading, long established…

Wicksteed Apprentice Scheme (NITAL)   With recent investment in its UK production facilities, Wicksteed Playgrounds has also invested in its…

Once again, Wicksteed has launched some very exciting new products this year, including the interactive Memory Swing which allows toddler…

Wicksteed is the forerunner of bespoke play design and equipment in the UK and has the facilities to be able…

  Wicksteed supports the NFPGS (National Federation of Parks & Green Spaces) and Sales Director, Stuart Wetherell together with Area…

 Wicksteed Playgrounds Invests in Play!   Wicksteed Playgrounds has made significant investments this year; in its manufacturing centre, through new…