Jodrell Bank Robinia Playground
Play inspired by the stars
We were commissioned to design and deliver a bespoke playground at Jodrell Bank, creating a series of natural Robinia play structures inspired by the constellations of the galaxy. Located within the arboretum, close to the First Light Pavilion and among the Lovell Tree Collection, the play area invites visitors to explore this part of the site and discover new routes through the landscape.
The playground features balancing logs, rope nets and climbing and scrambling elements at varying heights and levels of challenge. Crafted from irregular Robinia timber, each structure offers a tactile, natural play experience that encourages movement, confidence and curiosity.
Four main feature items, Triangulum, Cepheus, Cassiopeia and Orion, each provide a distinct play style, allowing children to navigate the space in different ways and return to it with fresh experiences every time.
Bespoke play, designed and built in house
Every element of the Jodrell Bank playground was designed, fabricated and installed by our in house team. Working with Robinia allowed us to create sculptural forms that celebrate the natural character of the timber while delivering durable, safe and engaging playground equipment.
The post positions of the four main play structures were carefully designed and set out to reflect the precise star positions of their respective constellations, adding a layer of technical accuracy to the playful concept. Built entirely in our UK workshop, each bespoke structure reflects our approach to quality, craftsmanship and site specific design.
The result is a unique playground that responds to its setting, supports exploration across the wider site and reflects Jodrell Bank’s spirit of scientific discovery.
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