Active Garden: 21 Years of Excellence in Playground Design & Installation Across the UK When it comes to creating safe, fun, and inspiring playgrounds, Active Garden has been a trusted name for over 21 years. From residential garden play areas to commercial playground installations for schools, nurseries, and businesses, we’ve helped customers across the UK […]
Outdoor Play Just Got an Upgrade: Climbing Frames & Play Equipment for Older Children
Outdoor Play Just Got an Upgrade: Climbing Frames & Play Equipment for Older Children Looking to transform your garden into a fun, active, and engaging play space for your growing kids? Whether your child loves to climb, swing, bounce, or simply chill outdoors, we’ve got just the setup for you. From the robust Blue Rabbit […]
Top Outdoor Summer Activities for Kids: Why Climbing Frames & Swings Are a Must-Have
Summer is the perfect time for children to enjoy the outdoors, burn off energy, and develop essential physical and social skills. With school holidays starting and sunny days, creating a fun and engaging space in your garden can make a world of difference. One of the best ways to keep your kids active and entertained […]
Why Toddler Towers Are a Must-Have for Outdoor Playgrounds
Toddler towers are becoming an essential feature in outdoor playgrounds across the UK, particularly in schools, nurseries, and hospitality venues catering to families. These purpose-built climbing frames provide young children with safe, stimulating environments where they can explore, move, and play with confidence. Outdoor play is vital to a child’s physical and emotional development. It […]
Pub Playground Ideas for Your Beer Garden
Pubs with great outdoor spaces have a real edge, especially when they offer something for the whole family. One of the most effective, and family-friendly, investments is a well-designed pub playground. Adding safe, engaging outdoor play equipment to your pub garden not only appeals to families with young children, but also encourages longer stays, increased […]
The Benefits of Outdoor play for young children
As the days get longer and the temperatures rise, spring is the perfect time to encourage your little ones to step outside and enjoy the fresh air. With the arrival of warmer weather, outdoor play becomes a wonderful opportunity for young children to engage in fun, active play that supports their development in numerous ways. […]
Why Playground Safety Surfaces Are So Important
Playgrounds are designed for fun – but safety must always come first! Ensuring children have a safe environment to play in is crucial for preventing injuries, making the choice of safety surfaces a top priority. Active Garden is dedicated to providing durable, high-quality safety surfacing solutions for indoor and outdoor playgrounds. Whether it's bonded rubber […]
Commercial-Grade Climbing Frame Buying Guide
This guide is designed to help buyers make informed decisions when investing in commercial climbing frames by focusing on key factors such as safety, durability, and quality, while adhering to industry regulations.Choosing the right commercial-grade climbing frames is crucial for creating safe, engaging play environments in public spaces like schools, nurseries, parks, and playgrounds. The […]
A Guide to Creating Your Custom Climbing Frame
A Guide to Creating Your Custom Climbing Frame Investing in a custom climbing frame brings numerous benefits to your garden or play area, including personalised configurations, high-quality materials, and safety-focused designs. At Active Garden, we specialise in designing and creating custom wooden climbing frames tailored to your specific needs. With our expertise in modular tower […]
Post installation safety checks for playgrounds – DIY climbing frame installation
Climbing frame self-installation: What are the post assembly safety checks to ensure a safe playground? It is good practice to check the following before and after the installation. Certain points like the space available, that the ground is flat and level and that there are no hard objects in the play area, need to be […]
