Cathedral Gardens, Manchester

Set just outside the National Football Museum, this compact but impactful play space was designed to celebrate Manchester’s sporting heritage. The space includes bespoke equipment such as a football roundabout, themed springers, and whistle-shaped talk tubes, each designed to encourage energetic, social play. Robust materials and clever detailing ensure the play area can handle the demands of a busy city centre while offering young visitors a chance to explore, imagine, and move.